Podcast appearances and mentions of Ward Kimball

Hello and Welcome to Show # 569 of the Disney Nerds Podcast.  this week we take a turn for a Nerdy and listen in as Famous animator, one of Walt's Nine Old Men and one of the members the the Firehouse 5 Plus 2 Band, Ward Kimball stops by the Diseny Nerds to teach us about Sound in animation and how it goes together, literally.  Ward takes a deep dive that any Disney Nerd would strap on their scuba tanks to follow into Animation and Sound and how it all goes together.  Thanks for listening! 

Our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to many of the legendary Disney animators and Imagineers, who were the creative geniuses behind many now beloved Disney animated classics and theme park attractions. Each episode will chronicle the career of the featured  artist's work for Walt Disney through the use of music to represent their many Disney career highlights. Episode three of our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to Disney Legend Ward Kimball. We will follow his career as an animator, character designer and director for many classic Disney films and television productions spanning the 1930s through the 1970s as well as his his roles as a dixieland musician and Disneyland consultant. Download (right click / save as)Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.  https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

Ward Kimball and the infamous Disney animators strike of 1941. Link to Red Cross Disaster Releif Fund - https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

 Ever wonder what it was like to be in Studio 8H opening night in 1975 on Saturday Night Live?Director Jason Reitman wondered and his new movie, "Saturday Night," is a recreation of the hours leading up to airtime on that historic night. Somebody who was there, however, is my guest this week on brioux.tv the podcast: Lorraine Santoli.No, she was never one of the "Not Ready from Prime Time Players." Lorraine, who worked at NBC, was on the floor, pulling cables for the camera operators during the broadcast. Lorraine went on to a spectacular career in entertainment. When we met 40 years ago in California, she was the main Disneyland publicist. Thanks to Lorraine, I had a backstage pass to a time when it was still possible to interview Roy Disney, animators Ward Kimball, Ken Anderson and Bill Justice and voice artists such as Jimmy Macdonald.Meanwhile, Lorraine became close friends with original Mouseketeers Annette Funicello and Bobby Burgess, among others. She later climbed the corporate ladder and became Head of Corporate Synergy at Disney, managing up to 60 companies during the Michael Eisney era.And wait till you hear her story about Pam Grier! Spend an hour with my friend Lorraine Santoli, this week at brioux.tv: the podcast. 

Matthew Syed continues his four-part mini series exploring the ethics of space exploration, by returning to the origins of the space race, which saw America and the USSR battling for supremacy. He takes a hard look into the reasons why we go to space and whether it has really benefited all humankind. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon in July 1969, humanity as a whole felt like we'd reached a new frontier. The two astronauts left a plaque behind them, at the bottom of their lunar module. It said “we came in peace for all mankind”. But while Armstrong and Aldrin were ambassadors of the entire species, it was an American flag which was planted on the surface of the moon. This was a time of fear of Cold War competition amidst fear of nuclear annihilation. Despite the altruistic ideals encapsulated in NASA's motto "for the benefit of all", the geopolitical stakes of the space race were paramount. Matthew explores how this combined with America's perception of its exceptionalism and how the post-war period was filled with nationalistic ambitions and controversies. With historians Roger Launius and Neil Maher, Science and Religion Professor Catherine Newell, Space Lawyer Michelle Hanlon and retired astronaut John Herrington. Presenter: Matthew Syed Producer: Julien Manuguerra-Patten Series Editor: Katherine Godfrey Sound Design and Mix: Rob Speight Theme music by: Ioana Selaru A Novel production for BBC Radio 4Featuring archive from: Apollo moon landing archive: NASA, Apollo 11 Moonwalk - Original NASA EVA Mission Video - Walking on the Moon, 1969. Archive Rev Ralph Abernathy at Cape Kennedy. From Library of American Congress and WGBH. Extract from the 3 parts documentary series “Chasing the Moon” directed by Robert Stone for PBS, 2019. Wernher Von Braun - extract from “Disneyland, Man on the Moon” documentary produced by Walt Disney and directed by Ward Kimball, ABC tv 1955. Archive JF Kennedy at the United Nation. From the United Nations Archives. General Assembly (20 September 1963) First International crew arrives at Space Station - CNN reports, 2 November 2000. Archive Space Treaty - British Pathé, Space Treaty February 1967 NASA Artemis launch - @NASA, produced by Sonnet Apple, 2022.

Send us a Text Message.In Part Three, Cartoonerific Host Brian Mitchell chats with Master Character Animator Nancy Beiman, about her influences (Laurel and Hardy, Chaplin, Buster Keaton) and working on some of your favorite animated films for Disney, Warner Bros., Bill Melendez, Ralph Bakshi and many others! She also talks about a 'Pet Project' of hers; a comic strip called FurBabies on Gocomics.com! This interesting interview concludes with this episode!Stay tooned next week for another great interview!all rights reserved (c) 2024 Cartoonerific Studios Inc. (c) 2024 By Cartoonerific! Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

Send us a Text Message.Cartoonerific Host Brian Mitchell chats with Master Character Animator Nancy Beiman, about her influences (Laurel and Hardy, Chaplin, Buster Keaton) and working on some of your favorite animated films for Disney, Warner Bros., Bill Melendez, Ralph Bakshi and many others!Stay tooned next week for Part Three!all rights reserved (c) 2024 Cartoonerific Studios Inc. (c) 2024 By Cartoonerific! Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

Send us a Text Message.Cartoonerific Host Brian Mitchell chats with Master Character Animator Nancy Beiman, about her childhood in New Jersey, discovering cartoons, learning about her influences and finding her way into CalArts and then landing a job in the industry and working on some of your favorite animated films working for Disney, Warner Bros. Bill Melendez and many other studios!Stay tooned next week for Part Two!all rights reserved (c) 2024 Cartoonerific Studios Inc. (c) 2024 By Cartoonerific! Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

Walt Disney tells the tale of what it took to get Snow White to the screen, and animator Ward Kimball describes his work on the landmark film. 

Illustrator/musician/underground comix legend Robert Armstrong (Mickey Rat, Couch Potato, the Cheap Suit Serenaders!) joins Skip and Jason this week for a very special installment of the Truth About Vintage Amps.  Want to support our show? Join our Patreon!  Some of the topics discussed:  1:38 NOS military-grade green pilot light jewels from Gary Economy (Instagram); leave us an Apple Podcasts review and take a screenshot to enter to win one!; 5879 tubes 3:03 Where is George? (Danger UXB on eBay) 4:48 Rick Estrin and Dennis Gruenling's harmonica workshop, March 16 (link) 6:43 This week's sponsors: Emerald City Guitars; Amplified Parts; Izotope; Stringjoy Strings; and Grez Guitars.  Ordering from StewMac? Use this affiliate link to help us out!  11:26 The 2024 Fretboard Summit, August 23-25 (link) 11:49 What's on Skip's bench: A PA head; blown power transformers 13:44 A discount on Eric Daw's amazing Solid Sound guitar wiring book (use TAVA when you check out): https://www.solidsoundbook.com/ 16:19 Taming the bass frequency on your amplifier 23:15 Resistors: What does Skip use? 27:27 Special guest: Illustrator/musician/friend/Mickey Rat & Couch Potato-inventor/record collector Robert Armstong (link)! Early Hawaiian guitar recordings; growing up in Fender country but gravitating towards the banjo; Coulter guitars; Hugo Ernst guitars; John DeLapp guitars; playing saw on the 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' soundtrack; animator Ward Kimball; 'Man in Space' (YouTube link); not working at Disneyland; seeing David Lindley at the Topanga Banjo & Fiddle contest; coining the term "Couch Potato;" Bob's tweed Fender Deluxe; Supro Dual Tones; Pee Wee's Playhouse; playing with Sourdough Slim; sheepherder conventions; touring Japan; Ben Pollack's "Two Tickets to Georgia" (YouTube link); playing 78 records today; Al Dodge 1:38:10 John Sebastian gets his dad's PA head back; a Disneyland tube PA

Send us a Text Message.Cartoonerific! Host sits down with Disney Historian/Expert Didier Ghez to talk about his book series, 'They Drew As They Pleased' and 'Walt's People' as well as the Disney films, animators, the Disney Parks and much much more!  Stay tooned for next weeks episode with Animation Artist Cynthia Petrovic! all rights reserved (c) 2024 Cartoonerific Studios Inc. (c) 2024 By Cartoonerific! Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

The making of Snow White, as experienced by Disney animator, Ward Kimball. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Ward Kimball stands as one of the most prominent figures to emerge from Disney history. Let's learn about the many passions that inspired him.

Send us a Text Message.Cartoonerific Host Brian Mitchell chats with Animator Sandro Cleuzo about his childhood, discovering cartoons, finding employment animating in his home country of Brazil and then landing a dream job working with Don Bluth in Ireland, following him to the United States with Fox Animation Studios and then on to Hollywood working for Disney, Warner Bros. and many other studios!Stay tooned next week for Part Two!all rights reserved (c) 2024 Cartoonerific Studios Inc. (c) 2024 By Cartoonerific! Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Cartoonerific Host Brian Mitchell sits down with design expert Marjorie Stewart, about viewing several Disney films for the very first time and her take on Ichabod and Mr Toad and Peter Pan, as well as a favorite film she saw a long time ago, Cinderella.  The show delves into the influences of Mary Blair in all three films as well as talking about other similar themes that 'haunt' most of Disney projects. all rights reserved (c) 2024 Cartoonerific Studios Inc. (c) 2024 By Cartoonerific! Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

This week the society wrestles control back of the podcast feed to continue their Summer series.  This time Jeff is picking what to watch, and the selection is a 1970 short called Dad, Can I Borrow the Car, written by Ted Berman and directed by Ward Kimball.  Have you ever wondered what Disney would do if they had very few restrictions on branding?  Are you interested in car culture of the mid century?  Are you into borderline-inappropriate things?  Well, this may be the episode for you!Follow us @medfieldfilm on social media for the latest updates.

Join Caitlin and Ira as they speculate on the future of space travel with Walt Disney's 1957 television special, Mars and Beyond. What amazing possibilities await humanity? Cartoon aliens and plenty of gags! Thanks, Ward Kimball!~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

No dia 9 de junho de 1934, o Pato Donald, dos estúdios Disney, estreia no desenho animado The Wise Little Hen (A Galinha Esperta, no Brasil). Baseado em um conto de fadas, provavelmente de origem russa, o episódio foi produzido por Walt Disney para a série Silly Simphonies. A animação da personagem ficou por conta de Art Babbitt, Dick Huemer, Dick Lundi e Ward Kimball. Sob direção de Wilfred Jackson, também foi adaptado em tiras por Ted Osborne e Al Taliaferro.Veja a matéria completa em: https://operamundi.uol.com.br/politica-e-economia/22330/hoje-na-historia-1934-pato-donald-faz-sua-estreia-com-o-desenho-animado-a-galinha-esperta----Quer contribuir com Opera Mundi via PIX? Nossa chave é apoie@operamundi.com.br (Razão Social: Última Instancia Editorial Ltda.). Desde já agradecemos!Assinatura solidária: www.operamundi.com.br/apoio★ Support this podcast ★

Cory, Greg and Bob journey to the magical kingdom of Disney+ for a pair of the most psychedelic propaganda films ever produced. First, Donald Duck flies through Latin America on a magic sarape in The Three Caballeros, and then join Walt and his clunky robot pal Garco for a major dose of tripped-out space triumphalism in the Ward Kimball masterpiece, Mars and Beyond. The movies are all on Disney+ and the cannabis is at your local dispensary.

A lost interview with Disney Legend and genius animator, Ward Kimball, from 1977. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The space race of the late 1950's started not with a "bang", but with the steady "beep beep" of Sputnik, as it spun overhead. At this time, the American public was only just realizing how space travel was not only plausible, but probable, and they weren't really ready to see Russia dominating the world with technology in this manner. So how DID we get so interested in space travel in the first place? And how did that interest spread to the highest levels of the US government? Two words: Ward Kimball. Ward and Walt spoon-fed the public a fantastic primer on space travel, greasing the wheels for the Space Race. We talk about this evolution and more on today's show!

Crystal and Ian take a look at the life of another one of the Nine Old Men. Once described by Walt Disney as a "genius" Ward Kimball defined the style and animation of many of the films that we've come to love today.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

09/25/20 - In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their discussion on the "Man in Space" tv series by talking about the "Man and the Moon" episode!

08/28/20 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the Disneyland TV episode "Man in Space" including a breakdown of the episode, the problematic appearance of Wernher Von Braun and others, plus so much more.

Order Up! We're still hungry, so we're tackling all the very best places to grab a bite at Walt Disney World's theme parks! But first, great news from Disney Parks, the TSA is causing America's coin shortage,camping on (and off of) cliffs, and the most Alaska place in Alaska. Take a cow for a walk in the garden and pin a rose on it, it's time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!   Week in Disney history: -August 26,1806, Henry Dircks, inventor of the Pepper's Ghost illusion, is born in Liverpool England -8/26/1948, Walt and animator Ward Kimball wrap up their trip east to visit the Chicago Railway Fair and Henry Ford's Greenfield village, both major inspirations for the design of Disneyland -8/26/2009, keel laying ceremony for the Disney Dream is held in Papenburg Germany -8/28/1989 Jim Henson and Kermit The Frog leave the handprints and signatures outside the Chinese Theater at MGM Studios -8/28/2019, dedication of Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios -8/29/1955, the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship restaurant opens in Disneyland (where dumbos are now) -8/29/2011, Aulani welcomes its first guests -8/31/2009, Disney announces purchase of Marvel entertainment As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you! Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, check them out at www.outervibe.com. Don't forget to  subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review? Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way. The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com Show The Gold Key Adventurers some love by buying the hosts a coffee (or two or ten?) at https://bit.ly/KofiDonateToGKAS Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!

08/07/20 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by author and podcaster Todd James Pierce to finish their discussion on Disney Legend Ward Kimball!

This summer commemorates the 65th anniversary of Disneyland, and one individual who spent much time exploring its origins serves as the guest on this episode. Dr. Todd James Pierce is a renowned author who wrote Three Years in Wonderland: The Disney Brothers, C.V. Wood, and the Making of the Great American Theme Park. Todd shares how Walt’s dream became a reality and exposes a figure in Disney history who has long been shadowed by the company itself: C.V. Wood. He is also the author of the well-received title The Life and Times of Ward Kimball and an English professor at California Polytechnic University. Todd hosts the Disney History Institute podcast, which since 2013 has featured rich, in-depth analyses into the history of The Walt Disney Company, as well as interviews and news.   Be sure to visit Todd's website (ToddJamesPierce.com) to check out his body of work, including his books and the Disney History Institute podcast.   Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com   New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday each month.

07/31/20 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by author and podcaster Todd James Pierce to continue their discussion on Disney Legend Ward Kimball!

In this episode, Adam and Patrick respond to a listener question regarding a D23 Gold Membership. They then explain how you can support those affected by the coronavirus pandemic via the Coronavirus Relief Fund established by Crooked Media and share how you can access anti-racism resources and links to donate to various organizations like Black Lives Matter, Eight Can't Wait, the Minnesota Freedom Fund and more via the Community Recovery & Resources tab on gaysdothed.com. The guys cover the latest Disney news before celebrating Disneyland's 65th anniversary by taking a look at some of the Imagineers and Disney Legends who brought the park to life, including Herb Ryman, Ward Kimball, John Hench, Claude Coats, Roger Broggie and Marc Davis, in their feature segment On the DL. As always, Adam and Patrick close out the episode with some Quick D. Thanks for listening! To ensure that you don't miss an episode, please subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pandora, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you prefer to listen and, while you're there, consider leaving a review. Reviews are the best way for you to help us spread the word about our podcast. To become a patron of the podcast, please visit our website at gaysdothed.com/donate. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @gdtdpodcast and on our website at gaysdothed.com. Join the conversation by submitting your questions or show ideas to info@gaysdothed.com.

07/24/20 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by author and podcaster Todd James Pierce to discuss Disney Legend Ward Kimball!

Ward Kimball stands as one of the most prominent figures to emerge from Disney history. Today, you can learn all about the many passions that inspired him… Right Here on the Postcard Inspirations Podcast! Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/ward-kimball-walt-disney-inspirations/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/ #WaltDisneyInspirations #PostcardInspirations #Animators

Let's go back to 1940 by way of 1971 as we talk Bedknobs and Broomsticks, a Disney live-action/animated feature set in England during World War II. This week on Deep in the Plus, Rob and Jill discuss this often-overlooked Disney classic that lives in the shadow of Mary Poppins. Walt actually had a hand in the making of this film, even though it came out several years after his death. Ward Kimball, one of Disney's Nine Old Men, directed the animated sequences. The Sherman Brothers lent their talents with captivating melodies like "Portobello Road" and "Substitutiary Locomotion." The film features aspiring witch Elgantine Price (Angela Lansbury) who wants to use her supernatural talents to end the war. Set during the Blitz, in which the Germans relentlessly bombed London, Price is asked to take in three children displaced by the bombings. They learn she's a witch and accompany her on her quest to find the final spell that she believes will turn the tide of war. With the help of the instructor of her witchcraft correspondence course, Dr. Emelius Brown (David Tomlinson), Miss Price finally gets her wish. Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a little bit Harry Potter and a little bit Mary Poppins. But is it worth your time to watch? Plus, get bonus recommendations as Rob and Jill present their "Deep Pick of the Week." Hint: Jill's pick is a great watch considering Walt's birthday is December 5th. Also, Jill talks about Aristotle... You can also go back and check out our previous episodes reviewing the back catalog of Disney content on the Disney+ streaming network: Newsies The Hunchback of Notre Dame TRON: Legacy Get notified of new Deep in the Plus episodes each week by subscribing at YouTube.com/WDWNT. You can also follow Deep in the Plus on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to share your thoughts on each week's picks. https://youtu.be/T77xvNbxlww

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The making of Snow White--from the perspective of lead Disney animator, Ward Kimball.

In this week's episode, I talk to Todd James Pierce about his new biography of Ward Kimball from an epic corridor of The Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Check out Todd's site and podcast, The Disney History Institute. Check out my previous interview with Todd back on Episode 218.

PART TWO: Journey back to the early 1930s as legendary animator Ward Kimball joins the Disney Studio and learns to survive in the land of cartoons.

Journey back to the early 1930s as legendary animator Ward Kimball joins the Disney Studio and learns to survive in the land of cartoons.

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John B. deHaas and I as we take the Grand Circle Tour on the Disneyland Railroad!  One of Disneyland's opening day attractions!  Recorded on December 2, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to take a gran circle tour of Disneyland on the Disneyland Railroad.  Disneyland’s website says, “Embark on a relaxing 18-minute scenic journey aboard an authentic steam-powered train around Disneyland Park.”  There are no age or height restrictions to ride the train and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as being Slow, dark and loud.  Before we climb aboard, here are five fast facts about the Disneyland Railroad. Before we begin our mountain climbing adventure, here are five fast facts about Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds. 1. The Disneyland Railroad began operation on Disneyland’s opening day on July 17, 1955.  In fact, Walt Disney himself pulled the train into Main Street Station that morning on his way to give the park’s opening dedication. 2.  The Railroad features five restored steam locomotives named C.K. Holliday, E.P. Ripley, Ernest Marsh, Fred Gurley and the Ward Kimball,  The first four are named after American locomotive legends, the fifth, the Ward Kimball, is named after the Disney animator who is credited for inspiring Walt Disney’s love of trains.  The older locomotive, the Fred Gurly, was built in August of 1894. 3. One of the most anticipated parts of the Grand Circle Tour is the journey through the Grand Canyon and Primeval World Dioramas.  The Grand Canyon diorama debuted in 1958 and features an amazing background mural painted by Delmer J. Yoakum that is 306 feet long and 34 feet tall.  The Primeval world diorama opened in 1966 and features audio animatronic dinosaurs that were build for the Ford’s Magic Skyway attraction in the 1964 New York World’s Fair. 4. The Railroad features a special train car, the Lilly Belle, named after Walt Disney’s wife Lillian.  It is the last remaining ‘opening day’ car that is still in service, albeit only occasionally.  Guests can pay to ride in the car as part of the separately ticketed Gran Circle Tour.  Sometimes the first 14 guests in line at Main Street Station when the park opens in the morning will get a chance to ride in it as well. 5. On January 11, 2016, the Disneyland Railroad closed for over a year to accommodate construction of Disneyland newest land, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.When the train resumed operation on July 29, 2017, the new line line had the trains making a left turn for the first time in the attraction’s history. Now let’s ride the Disneyland Railroad for a Grand Circle Tour of Disneyland.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll give you our thoughts on this opening day attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we take a ride on the Disneyland Railroad. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/disneyland-railroad WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Railroad Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

Trivia, fascinating facts and great conversation. Including an interview from the archives with Walt Disney animator Ward Kimball. Learn what was it like to work for the world's most famous movie studio, when it was a scrappy little start up.

The Disney Family Album was an original documentary series produced by The Disney Channel in the mid 1980’s. Episodes aired from June 1984 until January 1986 with each episode running about 30 minutes. They were produced by Michael Bonifer along with Carden Walker, the son of Card Walker (The third Disney Company leader after Walt and Roy Disney). The series lasted just 20 episodes and was designed to take a look at the artist and performance that shaped Disney Studios and Disney Parks, most of whom worked directly with Walt. The people featured created some of the most iconic Disney characters, movies and attractions ever developed. Narrated by Buddy Ebsen, the series is a true history lesson and provides the perfect time capsule with incredible insight and behind the scenes stories. In the greater scheme of things, the timing of these 20 episodes was perfect; any earlier or later in Disney History, and they may not have happened. Of the 20 episodes produced, 7 showcased one of Walt’s Nine Old Men: Marc Davis, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Eric Larson, Wolfgang (or Woolie) Rytherman, Milt Kahl and Ward Kimball – all featuring stories directly from them! Only Les Clark and John Lounsbery, who both passed away in the 1970’s, are missing from Walt’s Nine Old Men. Other episodes featured Disney Legends like The Sherman Brothers, Ken Anderson, Annette Funicello, and Jim Macdonald to name just a few. One episode focused on Voice Actors, while another Disneyland Designers and WED Imagineers including interviews with Herb Ryman, Bill Evans, John Hench, and a very young Tony Baxter. Disney Family Album was produced by MICA. The master tapes were given to Disney sometime after the series was cancelled in 1986. Most of the original footage was lost in the Disney tape vault, which was not digitized. While some has been found, most of the original footage and the finished first episode, “Clarence Ducky Nash”, was not found. The remainder of the episodes come from Disney Vault replays captured on VHS in the 1990’s. The Clarence Nash episode was not replayed in the 1990’s. Brian McEntee and John Lasseter are credited with the “Title Design”, which of course, was computer generated; the timing is very interesting. Shortly after the production of the title design in early 1984, John was fired from Disney for promoting computer animation making this title design one of his last Disney credits.   Of course, he joined Lucasfilms Computer Graphic Group which was later sold to Steve Jobs and became Pixar in 1986 – we all know the story from there. For this episode of SamsDisneyDiary, I’m highlighting the second episode in the series, Ward Kimball. From a tour of Ward’s full size train in his backyard, stories of vacationing with Walt, reminiscing about the Firehouse 5 Plus 2, or his amazing toy collection, Ward covers his thoughts behind animating the Three Caballeros and the creating of Jiminy Cricket. It’s an amazing 30 minute journey into the mind of a remarkable man. Look for all 19 Episodes of The Disney Family Album at www.SamsDisneyDiary.com and www.youtube.com/samsdisneydiary  

One of Disney's “Nine Old Men,” Ward Kimball was already a Disney Legend by the time he was in his late 20's. He'd worked on classic animated films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and many more. But it was his hobby away from work that may have made his biggest contribution to Disney history. Check out the Word of the Week – Kimball. Disney Legend Ward Kimball's biggest contribution to the history of the Disney Company just might have been a hobby that he worked on in his backyard.

Matt and Erin were supposed to be in Savannah, GA for a soybean symposium this week. But due to Hurricane Irma, the conference was canceled and they created a bonus episode of random topics. Soybean is quickly maturing throughout Iowa and insects are making preparations for the winter. Matt summarized a last-minute soybean research symposium recapping some of the presentations planned for the Georgia gathering. Both Matt and Erin noticed a lot of wasp activity around human structures and Matt explained they lose their social structure this time of year. Erin thinks she might have Lyme disease and will update listeners on her progress the next episode (teaser!). ISU faculty member, Ryan Smith, shared the blacklegged tick is expanding range in Iowa and the proportion of infected ticks is increasing in Iowa (see this survey summary for more details). Dr. Smith also said there are 195 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in Iowa so far this year. Finally, Matt talks about another great F.I.T. of Ward Kimball, creator of Jiminy Cricket. 

This week, Rose Ivy talks with Team Mousetalgia fresh from winning the "Her Universe Fashion Show" at San Diego Comic Con! She talks about her winning design, perseverance, geek couture, walking the runway, and what she'll be creating in the near future with her co-winners for Her Universe and Disney (so start asking for Hot Topic gift cards for Christmas!) Also, Disneyland Railroad conductor David Wilcox returns to the show to share his personal stories about Disney Legend Ward Kimball, and his opportunity to spend time with Ward, talk about his relationship with Walt Disney, and see some of Ward's railroad collection. Wilcox also tells the story of how he once derailed the Disneyland Railroad. Plus - Walt Disney's trip to the Chicago Railroad Fair in 1948, a listener trip report - and our cosplay costumes for next year's comic con!

The making of Snow White--from the perspective of lead Disney animator, Ward Kimball.

In this week's musical episode, DisneyChris and Todd share some of their favorite classic Disney songs from the 1920's through the 1940's, from the popular to the obscure. Encyclopedia Topic: Disney Legend, Ward KimballDownload (right click, save as)

Two weeks ago in the Lounge, Tim began a two-part conversation with Steve Hulett. In the 1970s and 80s, Steve was a story man at Disney Animation, following in the footsteps of his father, longtime Disney artist Ralph Hulett.  In part one, Steve shared how he started his career at Disney—working for writer Larry Clemmons—and ten years later, how his Disney career ended. Today, in part two, Steve tells more behind-the-scenes stories about some of the Nine Old Men including Woolie Reithermann, Ward Kimball, Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas.  Steve talks candidly about the departure of Don Bluth and a group of other Disney animators to form their own studio in 1979, the challenge of working for animator and future Disney Legend Ken Anderson, the arrival of Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg in the mid 1980s, and finally, the notorious internal memo that incited the wrath of Disney Feature Animation president Peter Schneider. Steve Hulett is Tim's guest today in The Mouse Castle Lounge. You can read more about Steve Hulett's Disney exploits in his book "Mouse in Transition: An Insider's Look at Disney Feature Animation," available from Amazon.com and Theme Park Press. www.TheMouseCastle.comRSS Feed: http://themousecastle.libsyn.com/rss

We're celebrating the holidays at Walt's Barn in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, with Tim's guests Carolwood Foundation president Bill Barbe, author Sam Gennawey and Margaret Kerry, the live-action model for Tinker Bell in Walt Disney's "Peter Pan." The Carolwood Foundation operates Walt's Barn, which originally stood next to Disney's sprawling 1/8 scale train layout in the backyard of his Holmby Hills home in the 1950s. Today, the barn is a museum with numerous train artifacts, many used by Walt himself. Other items are from the collections of train enthusiasts including Disney animators Ward Kimball and Ollie Johnston. Next to the barn, the Carolwood Foundation has restored an original combine car from the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad and is working on other restoration projects including original buildings from Disneyland's Storybook Land Canal Boats and a train from the Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland. www.TheMouseCastle.com

"All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt's Trains" explores Walt Disney's lifelong love of railroading. It's the newest exhibition at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Tim Callaway interviews the museum's executive director Kirsten Komoroske and the exhibition's curator Michael Campbell. They talk about how trains influenced Walt's personal life, films and theme parks and how he shared his passion with Disney animators Ward Kimball and Ollie Johnston. www.TheMouseCastle.com

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) From the Disney Archives:  In 1949 Disney was hard at work on another princess film which could make or break the studio, Cinderella.  Ilene Woods, who provided the singing and speaking voice of Cinderella, and Eleanor Audley, famous as the step mother and later nine years later, Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty take on the roles of Snow White and the Wicked Queen in this RCA Victor Little Nipper storybook album, narrated by Dennis Day. In those days before the existence of Disneyland Records, it was common for other labels to license the songs, score, and narration of a Disney film.  Some, like this one were brilliant, utilizing talent from the Disney canon and top notch bandleaders, Paul Smith in this case.  This is a version of Snow White like you’ve never heard it before… but no less enjoyable! From Vault Disney:   Familiar clips have been excerpted and featured in several DVDs and television specials, but in reality were part of a ½ hour interview conducted by Fletcher Markle who directed The Incredible Journey for Walt.  It aired on the CBC in 1963 and has seldom been seen nor heard in its entirety since.  Until now. From the Studio Morgue:  This episode we unearth the now legendary soup eating sequence from Snow White.  It was supervised by one of Disney’s legendary nine old men, Ward Kimball. Each show we present a high definition ride-through from Disneyland, DCA, or Walt Disney World.  This week, with the recent closure of one of the Magic Kingdom’s original attractions, it’s time to do a compare and contrast of the two versions of Snow White’s Scary Adventures.  We’ll take in first the Disneyland version, then fly off to the East Coast for one of the last performances of the same attraction, recorded in April of last year. We'll close this week’s show with a  grab bag of cover tunes from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.  Who you’re hearing will be in the show notes on Mouselounge.com. Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323   The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  Non factual statements made by the Mouse Lounge hosts, Gary Chambers and his guests are their current opinions only and are subject to change without notice.  All copyrighted material used with permission or under the Fair Use Doctrine in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act.  Although the information in this program is believed to be reliable, Mr. Chambers, and Mouselounge.com do not make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness, nor do they assess, verify or guarantee the suitability of information.

The WTTM MAGIC MINUTE is ONE minute of HD video that simply celebrates a moment of Disney Park awesome-ness. Not intended to have major WOW-factor or anything, these short videos will give you a minute long look at the Disney Parks and Resorts and wet your appetite for our monthly long-form videos. The WTTM-HD feed will feature ONE (1) long-form and THREE (3) short-form HD videos each month, and videos will always be presented in HD format. HD video requires a fast computer or HD capable TV. AppleTV is NOT required to enjoy these presentations. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Barrie at podcast@windowtothemagic.com 1 mins

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge hangs a right at the hub, ambles down the former Avenue of Flags and into Tomorrowland. Also on the show, a full docket of Disney News from departments Entertainment, Theme Parks East, Theme Parks West, and Business. Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Record: Here we present our first in a series of biographies about Walts, Nine Old Men. This week, the resident eclectic eccentric: animator, director, academy award winner, trombonist, and backyard railroad engineer…Ward Kimball. Learn in his own words about his relationship with Walt, how he stoked Walts passion for backyard railroading, the Firehouse Five + 2, and listen to a hilarious clip from the Groucho Marx television game show tour de force, You Bet Your Life. Each week we present a high definition ride-through from a Disney Park East and a Disney Park West. This week from Disney Parks East we go into the Land Pavilion in Epcot and ride Living with the Land. While in Futureworld, this is a ride into the past as this trip is through the attraction with the now long gone live narration. In Disney Parks West we head into Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom and rack up some points on our way to become a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyears Astro Blasters! Enjoy! Gary Chambers 206-909-7427 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323 The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. Non factual statements made by the Mouse Lounge hosts, Gary Chambers and his guests are their current opinions only and are subject to change without notice. All copyrighted material used with permission or under the Fair Use Doctrine in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. Although the information in this program is believed to be reliable, Mr. Chambers, and Mouselounge.com do not make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness, nor do they assess, verify or guarantee the suitability of information.

Matt and Erin were supposed to be in Savannah, GA for a soybean symposium this week. But due to Hurricane Irma, the conference was canceled and they created a bonus episode of random topics. Soybean is quickly maturing throughout Iowa and insects are making preparations for the winter. Matt summarized a last-minute soybean research symposium recapping some of the presentations planned for the Georgia gathering. Both Matt and Erin noticed a lot of wasp activity around human structures and Matt explained they lose their social structure this time of year. Erin thinks she might have Lyme disease and will update listeners on her progress the next episode (teaser!). ISU faculty member, Ryan Smith, shared the blacklegged tick is expanding range in Iowa and the proportion of infected ticks is increasing in Iowa (see this survey summary for more details). Dr. Smith also said there are 195 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in Iowa so far this year. Finally, Matt talks about another great F.I.T. of Ward Kimball, creator of Jiminy Cricket.