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Darlene Gillespie: The Mickey Mouse Club #4

Darlene Gillespie: The Mickey Mouse Club #4

Darlene Gillespie is one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. The most popular cast member in the first season, her popularity was usurped by Annette Funicello in the second season and thereafter. Darlene enjoyed a career in medicine, before becoming a petty criminal, and even did some jail time, before retiring to a respectable life. This is her intriguing tale.

Walt Disney Inspirations: James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones: Disney Inspirations

James Earl Jones is one of the best known names in the entertainment industry, and he is also a Disney Legend. This is what you need to know about his life and career, his work with the Disney company, and how he came to earn the illustrious Legends distinction at Disney.

The History of Knott’s Berry Farm

The History of Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm is an iconic theme park in Orange County, California. It was begun as a restaurant in the 1930s, owned and operated by the Knott family to raise extra money to support their berry farm during the Great Depression. Here’s how it became a beloved theme park attraction.