![]() It is shown here in its original color version. Opening Sequence In Color Though I was very familiar with the opening of the Mickey Mouse Club, I didn’t know it was originally made in color. They do a full musical number that appeared on live TV and is intercut with newly discovered colored footage of the performance. “Mousketeers At Disneyland” This is some rare vintage footage of the Mousketeers at the opening of Disneyland. It’s an interesting though brief look at their experiences. They talk about how they were cast, how they prepared for the acts, what they did when the show ended, Walt Disney, the fans, and more. “Mouske-Memories” A number of the original Mousketeers reminisce about the show. This video features home movies of him as well as additional vintage footage from the 50’s. He is discussed with a great deal of fondness and admiration. They talk about his early career, his work on the show, his personality, and his untimely death. “Leader Of The Club” (Jimmie Dodd Tribute) Some of the original Musketeers and Leonard Maltin pay tribute to Jimmie Dodd, one of the main creative forces behind the show. There are a few extras included on this DVD. I think young kids will get a kick out of this DVD as well as Mickey Mouse Club fans and those adults who grew up with the series. That leads me to believe that as dated as the material is, there’s still something here for young audiences today. He was infatuated by the cartoons, puppets, and music, but lost interest in the other segments. Many of the songs, acts, and other things on the show are vintage 1950’s as well.Īs a test, I set my 3 year old in front of the TV and played one of the episodes for him. When a comedian comes on the show at makes balloon animals in one episode, his jokes are quite dated as well. While that’s not politically correct today, it was acceptable in 1955. ![]() For example, a segment on careers focuses on being a pilot for boys and being a stewardess for girls. Walt Disney himself even voiced the mouse.Īs good as the format and content of the show was, it is a bit dated today. The vintage Mickey Mouse animation on the show was also a great treat. Lead Musketeer Jimmie Dodd was a great host for the show and had a lot of genuine enthusiasm that you rarely see these days. It is interesting to see a very young Annette Funicello on the show before she went on to bigger stardom. Then having a large cast of kids using their real names gave audiences a lot of choices of actors to identify with. One day was music day, the next guest appearance day, etc etc etc. Even in these first episodes they hit on a winning formula that worked for them. It was not only a pop culture phenomenon, but it was one of the earliest daily TV shows for kids. This show was landmark for a variety of reasons. Not only was it my first real exposure to the show, but it was the premiere week of it. I have vague memories of maybe seeing reruns, but the only thing I remembered clearly was the theme song and the intro that featured Donald Duck being blown up in a variety of ways each week. I can’t remember ever really watching The Mickey Mouse Club. So, sit back and enjoy - and you don’t have to wait until 5:00.” And you’ll meet six original Mouseketeers in a reunion on the soundstage where they first got together in 1955. You’ll also see recently discovered, never-before-seen color archival footage of the Mousketeers’ very first appearance at the grand opening celebration of Disneyland. Also showcased in this volume is a wonderful tribute to the unforgettable Jimmie Dodd, the singer-actor who hosted the show. ![]() ![]() This volume features the five episodes of week one of the black-and-white series that launched a television revolution. “”M-I-CK-E-YM-O-U-S-E.” Before the theme song’s memorable spelling became an audio icon, before the series even aired, the Mickey Mouse Club was the most anticipated children’s programming ever. This DVD features the first episodes of The Mickey Mouse Club that aired the week of October 3, 1955. “Leader Of The Club” (Jimmie Dodd Tribute) Julius Sumner Miller as Professor Wonderful
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