Podcasting about classic Disney film, live from scenic Medfield College.
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Relive the bloat of the late 90s and crazy what if scenarios of the late Clinton administration as the society watches their first movie of this season with 1998's Armageddon. Will the society survive the armageddon of watching ALL Touchstone films this season?
Season Six begins! We take a trip to a tumultuous time in history and the birth of Touchstone Pictures. We are joined by the Medfield College Players, who present the radio drama "Who's Touchin' My Stones." A story about love, deception, greed, lust and...unbridled enthusiasm.
We're taking the field with the 1960 TV special Moochie of Pop Warner Football! If you don't know Moochie, stop and go directly back to "Old Yeller"! Like a withholding parent that refuses to praise their child, that's all we can say about this one, but please join us!
The society convenes for their summer series with the 1986 TV movie The Parent Trap II! The original Parent Trap was one of our favorite movies - it was so well thought-out and entertaining, surely this one will live up to it as a proper sequel, right? Right?
This week we have the SEASON 5 FINALE! And to celebrate, we're hunting for gold AND PROTECTING IT with 2004's thriller National Treasure. Beware of ever-present 90s antagonist Sean Bean though... he's wily. Will we find lots of gold while protecting our country's history?
Remembering...
June 10, 1949:
Child actor & Disney Legend Kevin Corcoran is born in Santa Monica, California. He started acting when he was just two!
Although he was never a Mouseketeer, Corcoran appeared in "Mickey Mouse Club" serials - always portraying several different (but similar) characters, nicknamed Moochie in "Further Adventures of Spin and Marty" and "The New Adventures of Spin and Marty." Corcoran also played a character named Montgomery "Moochie" Daniels in the 1959 fantasy comedy "The Shaggy Dog."
He supplied the voice of Goliath II in Disney's 1960 animated comedy short "Goliath II" and in 1961, the voice of Goofy Jr. in the animated short "Aquamania." His long list of childhood Disney credits include the feature films "Old Yeller," "Pollyana," "Swiss Family Robinson," "Toby Tyler," "Babes in Toyland," "The Mooncussers," "Savage Sam," "A Tiger Walks," "Bon Voyage!" and "The Boatniks." In 1963 he starred in the television movie "Johnny Shiloh."
As an adult, he directed and produced many Disney films and TV shows - such as the 1977 "The New Mickey Mouse Club," and the features "Return from Witch Mountain"(1978), "The North Avenue Irregulars" (1979), and "Herbie Goes Bananas" (1980). He was also the producer of Disney’s 1983 short-lived comedy series "Zorro and Son."
Avoiding the disappointment and scandal of many child stars—he maintained and balanced a successful and stable career with a happy home life.
Corcoran was honored as a Disney Legend on October 9, 2006. Sadly, Kevin Anthony Corcoran passed at age 66 on October 6, 2015.
http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/Jun10.html
Drama during preproduction of Turner & H***h laid the foundation for long feud. Who knew🤷♂️ (article by way of Andy)m
Henry Winkler shares what might have kicked off his long-rumored feud with actor Tom Hanks on the set of ‘Turner & H***h’ during a stop on the 'How To Fail' podcast
What is it about 80s-era cop movies? Is it the wisecracks? The great villains who seem to always use fish markets as a front? The neverending fight against corruption? Is it an appreciation for a sultry sax part. These are the questions we aim to tackle in this week's episode.
Happy Birthday!
May 25, 1944:
Puppeteer, actor and film director Frank Oz is born Richard Frank Oznowicz in Hereford, England. Best known for his involvement with Jim Henson and George Lucas through the Muppets, "Sesame Street," and "Star Wars," he is also known for his directorial work in feature films and theater.
Muppet fans know Oz best for performing and voicing such characters as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Sam the Eagle, Animal, Marvin Suggs, and George the Janitor. His Disney credits include "Muppet*Vision 3D," "The Muppet Christmas Carol," "Muppet Treasure Island," and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World."
For Pixar, he voiced Fungus in "Monsters, Inc." and Subconscious Guard Dave in "Inside Out."
Oz is also well-known for puppeteering and voicing Yoda in the "Star Wars" films, and has reprised his role in "Star Tours: The Adventures Continue," "Star Wars Rebels," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," and "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker."
In 1991, he directed the comedy "What About Bob?" - a Touchstone Pictures film.
As an actor, he played small roles in "The Blues Brothers," "Trading Places," and "Spies Like Us." His director credits include "The Dark Crystal," "The Muppets Take Manhattan," "Little Shop of Horrors," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," "In & Out," and "Death at a Funeral."
Oz will be named a Disney Legend in August 2024.
http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/May25.html
Remembering...
May 7, 1917:
Stage, film, and television actor David Tomlinson, best known for his role of George W. Banks in Disney's 1964 musical fantasy comedy "Mary Poppins," is born in Henley-on-Thames, England.
An eccentric English gent who could make audiences laugh with his upwardly mobile eyebrows, his Disney live-action credits also included "The Love Bug" (playing the evil Thorndyke) and "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" (as the humbug professor of magical arts, Emelius Browne). Known for singing 'Let's Go Fly a Kite" as George Banks, his "Mary Poppins" role won him a Hollywood Film Editors’ Award for Best Performance by an Actor making his Debut in American Motion Pictures.
His non-Disney credits included such British films as "The Liquidator" (1965), "The Truth About Spring" (1964), "Tom Jones" (1963), "Follow That Horse!" (1960), "Carry On Admiral" (1957), and "The Wooden Horse" (1950).
Winner of a Grammy Award in 1965 (for Best Recording for Children for "Mary Poppins"), Tomlinson was inducted a Disney Legend in 2002, two years after his death in June 2000 at age 83.
http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/May07.html
A favorite among our Society members!
May 6, 1990:
"The Muppets at Walt Disney World" airs on NBC-TV as an episode of "The Magical World of Disney."
While visiting Kermit's family in a Florida swamp, the Muppets discover they are right next door to Disney World and decide to sneak in! The cast includes Charles Grodin (as security guard Quentin Fitzwaller), a young Raven-Symoné (who sings "The Rainbow Connection"), and CEO Michael Eisner who has tea with Fozzie Bear and his mother Emily at the Grand Floridian Resort. Wayne Allwine supplies the voice for Mickey Mouse in an animated sequence.
Muppet performers include Jim Henson (as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, Link Hogthrob, & the Swedish Chef, Waldorf), Frank Oz (as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, & Animal), Jerry Nelson (as Robin the Frog, Camilla the Chicken, Floyd Pepper, Emily Bear, & Frog #1), Richard Hunt (as Scooter, Janice, Beaker, Statler, & Frog #2), Dave Goelz (as Gonzo the Great, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard, Zoot, & Frog #3), Steve Whitmire (as Rizzo the Rat, Bean Bunny, Lips, & Frog #4). and Kevin Clash (as Clifford, Alligator, & Frog #5).
This will turn out to be the last Muppets special that creator Jim Henson will complete, as sadly he will suddenly pass away 10 days later (at age 53).
http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/May06.html
This week the society watches the 1960 Disney classic Pollyanna! Upset about how your life is going? Maybe refraction can help! Still upset about how your life is going? Maybe someone else's tragedy will help! The only way to find out is to listen in as our society chews on this full meal of a motion picture.
This week the society explores the intrigue of the Deep South in 1976's Treasure of Matecumbe! Join us as we watch this very unique set of events and perils, and see a little vintage Discovery Island along the way....
This week the society is back as we watch the 1993 film Cool Runnings! Join us as we recall fond memories of the Calvary Olympics, Western Steer restaurants, and hear Andy's opinions on line dancing (spoiler: he LOVES it!).
This week the society watches the Disney classic The Parent Trap! Join us as we explore many things, but mostly talking about our admiration for Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, and the ranch house in this film. Will this one get a spot securely in our all-time top 10?
Just a reminder, The Parent Trap drops next Sunday.
Due to vacation time and cold and flu season, our normally scheduled episode release has been postponed to February 12. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
One of Andy’s suprise favorites! Receiving 2.80 bottles of gin in our ranking. Putting it 34th overall.
January 21, 1977:
Disney's fantasy-comedy "Freaky Friday,” starring Barbara Harris, Jodie Foster, and John Astin is generally released.
Based on the novel of the same name by Mary Rodgers, a mother and daughter switch personalities on Friday the 13th and get a taste of what each others lives are like. The cast includes Patsy Kelly, Dick Van Patten, Alan Oppenheimer, Charlene Tilton, and Ruth Buzzi. The film has been playing in select cities since December 1976.
At the 34th Golden Globe Awards, it will receive three nominations: Best Actress – Comedy or Musical (for both Foster & Harris), and Best Original Song ("I'd Like to Be You for a Day"). The success of the film's release will lead to the launch of a franchise.
http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/Jan21.html
With the new year here, let's take a quick look at The Computer That Wore Tennis Shoe's top 10. We have lots of big movies coming for the final half of the season. Will there be any major shakeups in the top 10?
This week the society returns to the high seas with 1996's Muppet Treasure Island! See what happens when the Muppets take on another literary classic, and one that we know well with the John Louis Stevenson classic. It's the perfect cure for your post-holiday CABIN FEVER!
The society celebrates the holidays by watching One Magic Christmas, a movie that lives innocently on Disney Plus. Ever wonder what it would be like if everything was wrenched away from you? Well, if you don't want to find out, you'd better believe in Santa.
We got a lot problems with One Magic Christmas and tomorrow you’re going to hear about it.
This trailer really sums it up nicely. Don't miss our episode on Sunday!
Like a beacon in the night, the Ramada Inn awaits you. Don't let the opprounity pass you by. We learn why and more as we delve into Crawford lore in our Christmas episode.
December 21, 1960:
Disney's live-action adventure "Swiss Family Robinson" (based on the 1812 novel by Johann Wyss) is released.
First premiering in New York City on December 10, 1960, it is directed by Ken Annakin.
Filmed on the Caribbean island of Tobago (the smaller of the two main islands that make up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), "Swiss Family's" lavish pre-production planning and on-location shooting had resulted in a budget that exceeded $4 million!
The plot centers on Mother and Father Robinson (Dorothy McGuire & John Mills) and their three sons Fritz (James MacArthur), Ernst (Tommy Kirk) and Francis (Kevin Corcoran) who find themselves stranded on an uncharted tropical island with no rescue in sight. The family was relocating to a colony in New Guinea to escape the Napoleonic Wars when their ship was attacked by pirates and fled into a storm. The family soon discovers that the island contains a diversity of wildlife, including a dangerous tiger. To provide safety and comfort, Father, Fritz, and Ernst construct an elaborate tree house. While circumnavigating the island in a homemade outrigger boat, the brothers come across the pirates, who have captured another ship and taken its captain and cabin boy captive. Rescuing the cabin boy, they learn that the "boy" is really a girl named Roberta (portrayed by Janet Munro). Using ingenuity and teamwork, the Robinsons learn to live on the island despite the threats of a pirate attack. When Roberta's grandfather's ship comes to their rescue, they learn that the British will soon settle the island. Will the Robinsons decide to stay and make the island their forever home?
The cast also includes Cecil Parker as Captain Moreland, and Sessue Hayakawa, Andy Ho, Milton Reid, and Larry Taylor as pirates. The film features one original song, "My Heart Was an Island," written by Terry Gilkyson (who will later write "The Bare Necessities" for the 1967 "The Jungle Book") and sung by Mother Robinson.
http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/Dec21.html
We find out there’s a tie-in to our favorite character and our Christmas special. Don’t get to excited because it’s a bit of a stretch but that doesn’t stop us from making jokes for an uncomfortable amount of time.
That moment you realize your bread decor isn't getting the positive reaction you hoped for. This and more in our Holiday episode!
This week the society is back out West viewing the 1975 madcap adventure The Apple Dumpling Gang! We will ask the big questions, such as "why not dumplin'?" and "why can't you offer a lady a drink in Disney's old west?" This and more awaits, you, but first, I gotta go Mr. Donovan!
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This trailer really sums it up nicely. Don't miss our episode on Sunday!#Christmas #onemagicchristmas #disneyfilms #podcast #disneypodcast #Disney #disneyfilm
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RIP Paul Rubens. Although not a Disney film, Pee Wee's Big Adventure was an influenential movie at the MCFS.#paulrubens #RIP #peeweeherman
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