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By Michael - November 11th, 2010 As promised, D23 has debuted their new online video feature “Armchair Archivists.” This new series will give us a regular look at the rarely-seen treasures of the Disney Archives, and hopefully some audio and video goodies as well.
Judging from this premiere episode, the new series will be of far greater value than the current […]
By Michael - November 5th, 2010 For your weekend viewing pleasure, courtesy of Progress City Public Access TV…
This classy little documentary was made for the Disney Channel in 1989. It tells the story of Walt’s life, and continues from there through the events of 1984 and beyond. There’s a great deal about Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which was in production […]
By Michael - November 3rd, 2010
The L.A. Times has posted an interesting photo essay comparing the main thoroughfares of Disneyland and Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri.
Marceline has changed a lot since the Disney family moved away a full century ago; as the article points out, the train doesn’t stop there anymore unless you make a special request. […]
By Michael - November 3rd, 2010
Today marks the 88th anniversary of the release of Walt Disney’s Puss In Boots – one of his Laugh-O-Gram series of fairy tales. This provides an opportunity to discuss a crackerjack bit of cinematic sleuthing recently revealed by historian David Gerstein. In a tale of celluloid archaeology worthy of Indiana Jones, Gerstein and fellow […]
By Michael - November 3rd, 2010
Something I keep neglecting to mention is that the Walt Disney Family Museum has started its own blog, Storyboard. The blog features stories about goings-on at the Museum, as well as tales of historical interest about Walt and his artists. Most recently, prolific Disney author Jeff Kurtti penned a tribute to actor James MacArthur.
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The Progress City Primer
 From the Progress City archives comes this collection of 33 tall tales and true from Disney history. Available in paperback, hardback, and ebook formats.
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