James Dodd was the host of The Mickey Mouse Club TV show, and also wrote the show’s famous theme song. The son of a music store owner and a stenographer, he became interested in music at a young age, and pursued a career in both music and acting. This is the story of his life, his career, and how he came to be the host of one of the most famous children’s TV shows of all time.
Walt Disney is probably the best-known animator the world has produced thus far. His cartoon movies are known and beloved far and wide, even those that were made seven to eight decades ago. How did Walt become such a phenomenally successful animator? Here is the story.
Walt Disney is a well-known American cultural icon, whose movies and theme parks are famous around the world. While his creative genius is respected and his projects are known, not much is ever said about the first influences in his life, which were his parents and siblings. Here are some fun facts about the parents and siblings of Walt Disney.
There’s something truly magical about vintage postcards—the way they capture a place and moment in time, freezing it forever on a small rectangle of paper. This postcard from the South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island, Florida, offers a glimpse into a serene tropical getaway that has long been a favorite destination for those seeking relaxation by the sea. A Snapshot of Paradise The front of the...
