Tag Archives: Disney

Rare Footage: Walt Disney World parade (1977)

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

There’s nothing better on a lazy Sunday than watching a 36-year-old Disney parade! Can I get a “Hell, yes”?! Here’s a short and sweet, two-and-a-half-minute clip captured at Walt Disney World in February, 1977. Take in a parade of colorful … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: The Rescuers

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Walt Disney Productions released The Rescuers in June of 1977. The animated film stars Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor as a pair of mice named Bernard and Miss Bianca (respectively). These helpful rodents are part of the “Rescue Aid Society” … Continue reading →

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In celebration of Don Knotts

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

The great comedic actor Don Knotts, best known for portraying Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, left this world six years ago today (February 24, 2006) at the age of 81. In remembrance of the man who was a … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: Disney’s The Cat From Outer Space

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Hello, Bionic people and welcome to November. Here’s a slight change-up for Trailer Tuesday – instead of a movie trailer let’s enjoy a TV coming attraction. This spot from the Summer of 1978 provides a look at Disney’s The Cat … Continue reading →

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70s Spots: Disneyland’s Space Mountain (’77)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Disneyland’s Space Mountain ride opened in 1977 and blew our little childhood minds. The opening was attended by numerous astronauts, including Sen. John Glenn and Alan Shepard, and helped Disneyland set an attendance record over the long Memorial Day weekend. … Continue reading →

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70s Spots: Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain (’79)

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride made its Disneyland debut in September of 1979. As you might imagine the ride was advertised aggressively on TV sets – at least in Southern California. I can remember the excitement surrounding the opening … Continue reading →

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