ABC Soap Opera Bistro

ABC Soap Opera Bistro Restaurant at Hollywood Pictures Backlot at Disney California Adventure, opened February 8, 2001, and closed November 4, 2002.

ABC of Hand Tools, The (film)

ABC of Hand Tools, The (film) Training film showing the proper use and care of common hand tools, as well as the type of work performed by each tool; made for General Motors Corporation and delivered to them on February 5, 1946. Directed by Bill Roberts. General Motors continued to use the film and several …

Abbott, Chuck

Abbott, Chuck Legendary attractions host and foreman at Disneyland for 36 years, beginning in 1955. He was named a Disney Legend in 2005.

ABC

ABC See American Broadcasting Company.

ABC Family

ABC Family New channel created from the old Fox Family Channel, after its acquisition by Disney on October 24, 2001. It targets adults aged 18-34, featuring original movies and specials. On Jan. 12, 2016, it changed its name to Freeform, expanding its target market to 14-34.

ABC Commissary

ABC Commissary Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, opened on December 16, 1990, as The Commissary. Loosely patterned after a movie studio commissary, it features movie and television awards on display. It became the ABC Commissary on July 1, 1997.

ABC Kids

ABC Kids The ABC-TV network’s Saturday morning programming block of shows for kids, beginning on September 14, 2002, and ending on August 27, 2011. It included programming also featured on Disney Channel, Toon Disney, and ABC Family.

A&E Network

A&E Network With the acquisition of Capital Cities/ABC in 1996, Disney obtained a 37.5% ownership of the A&E Network, known for its Biography series and high-profile specials and original dramas. In 2012 Disney increased its ownership to 50%.

Aames, Willie

Aames, Willie Actor; appeared on television in Twister, Bull from the Sky and Runaway on the Rogue River.

Abbate, Nancy

Abbate, Nancy Mouseketeer from the 1950s television show.