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The Wonderful World of Disney

★7.9 1954 34 Seasons TV-MA

Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.

Seasons & episodes

34 seasons · 773 episodes

The Disneyland Story

Episode 01

The Disneyland Story

Oct 27, 1954 · 60 min

Walt Disney introduces the show that will be a Sunday-night tradition for over 40 years, Disneyland. In this episode, he introduces upcoming season previews, plus movies that are to be coming out soon. The second half of the show is all about Mickey Mouse, Disney's first creation.

Alice in Wonderland [1951]

Episode 02

Alice in Wonderland [1951]

Nov 3, 1954 · 60 min

The 1951 Walt Disney animated film is the basis of this episode.

Prairie/Seal Island

Episode 03

Prairie/Seal Island

Nov 10, 1954 · 60 min

James Algar explores the lives of animal habitats as captured on film. The next portion is the 1948 True-Life Disney movie, Seal Island with Winston Hibler narrating about the habitat of the fur seal.

The Donald Duck Story

Episode 04

The Donald Duck Story

Nov 17, 1954 · 60 min

It's all about Donald Duck here as his career is highlighted.

So Dear to My Heart

Episode 05

So Dear to My Heart

Nov 24, 1954 · 60 min

The 1949 Disney movie is highlighted in this episode. Jeremiah is a young boy who owns a black lamb named Danny the Ram. Jeremiah wants to enter Danny into the spring fair, not out of pride for his pet but for the material gain of winning a ribbon. But alas, the fleece-bearer flees from home, leaving Jeremiah devastated. Jeremiah prays to God asking to be reunited with his runaway ram. In return, he promises to love Danny forever, and forsake any thoughts of using him to win ribbons.

A Story of Dogs

Episode 06

A Story of Dogs

Dec 1, 1954 · 60 min

Walt Disney takes us behind the scenes on the making of his new animated feature Lady & the Tramp.

Operation Undersea

Episode 07

Operation Undersea

Dec 8, 1954 · 60 min

This is a look into the making of the theatrical feature 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Davy Crockett: Indian Fighter

Episode 08

Davy Crockett: Indian Fighter

Dec 15, 1954 · 60 min

This is the first of five stories of the legendary Davy Crockett. In it, Davy and his friend Georgie Russel go off to fight the hostile Creek Indians.

A Present for Donald

Episode 09

A Present for Donald

Dec 22, 1954 · 60 min

In this Christmas episode, Donald Duck gets a movie projector and a film reel of a penguin who wants to be free of the frozen climate.

Beaver Valley/Cameras in Africa

Episode 10

Beaver Valley/Cameras in Africa

Dec 29, 1954 · 60 min

In teh first part, Walt Disney presents a famous animal photographer named Alfred G. Milotte, who presents clips of his African trip that has stunning stories about the African elephant and the lion. The second part deals with the beaver habitat as displayed in the 1948 True-Life Adventure film, Beaver Valley.

Treasure Island [1950] (1)

Episode 11

Treasure Island [1950] (1)

Jan 5, 1955 · 60 min

Young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of the buried treasure of the buccaneer Captain Flint, in this adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Treasure Island [1950] (2)

Episode 12

Treasure Island [1950] (2)

Jan 12, 1955 · 60 min

Young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of the buried treasure of the buccaneer Captain Flint, in this adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Monsters of the Deep

Episode 13

Monsters of the Deep

Jan 19, 1955 · 60 min

Walt Disney takes us into the world of the sea with its many creatures.

Davy Crockett: Goes to Congress

Episode 14

Davy Crockett: Goes to Congress

Jan 26, 1955 · 60 min

In the Second episode of the Davy Crockett trilogy, Davy, George and their families settle in Tennessee. Davy goes to town to file his claim, and he gets into it with a bully named Big Foot Mason. When Mason is beaten, the judge asks Davy to be the new lawman.

The Wind in the Willows

Episode 15

The Wind in the Willows

Feb 2, 1955 · 60 min

Kenneth Grahame is the subject of this episode as we take a look at the short film of ""The Wind and the Willows"", as seen in the movie The Reluctant Dragon from 1941.

A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre

Episode 16

A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre

Feb 9, 1955 · 60 min

The first half of this epsiode is dedicated to the construction of the new Disneyland theme park in Anaheim.

Calvacade of Songs

Episode 17

Calvacade of Songs

Feb 16, 1955 · 60 min

Walt Disney shows us the importance of music in motion pictures. We also get a behind the scenes peek at the music made for the forthcoming movie Lady and the Tramp

Davy Crockett: At the Alamo

Episode 18

Davy Crockett: At the Alamo

Feb 23, 1955 · 60 min

The final chapter of the Davy Crockett trilogy begins when Davy and George make friends with a cheating gambler named Thimblerig. It is Thimblerig that gets Davy and George to go to Texas to fight the Mexicans at the Alamo, an ill-fated mistake for Davy.

From Aesop to Hans Christian Andersen

Episode 19

From Aesop to Hans Christian Andersen

Mar 2, 1955 · 60 min

Classic storytelling comes to life with Disney animation.

Man in Space

Episode 20

Man in Space

Mar 9, 1955 · 60 min

"Man in Space" is an episode of Disneyland which originally aired on March 9, 1955. It was directed by Disney animator Ward Kimball. Later, it was edited into a featurette to play in theaters, accompanying Davy Crockett and the River Pirates. This Disneyland episode, was narrated partly by Kimball and also by such famed scientists as Dr. Willy Ley, Dr. Heinz Haber, Dr. Wernher von Braun and Dick Tufeld of Lost in Space fame. The show talks briefly about the lighthearted history of rockets and is followed by discussions of satellites, a practical look at what spacemen will have to face in a rocket and a rocket takeoff into space. An adaptation of the episode was published by Dell as Four Color #716 in 1956, scripted by Don R. Christensen with art by Tony Sgroi. It was actually a "novelization" in comic book form of two Walt Disney television programs, "Man in Space" and "Tomorrow the Moon". Also found as a 1956 UK reprint as "A World Distributors Movie Classic" and a 1959 combined reprint with the other 2 Dell Comics adaptations of "Man in Space" films as "Walt Disney's Man in Space".

The Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland

Episode 21

The Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland

Jul 13, 1955 · 60 min

The big day of the grand opening of Disneyland is almost here, and Walt Disney is making plans to ensure that the park will be safe and ready for its first guests on July 17, 1955.

Dateline: Disneyland

Episode 22

Dateline: Disneyland

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About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.9 /10

based on 37 votes

Synopsis

Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.

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Cast

1 principal cast

Michael Eisner

Michael Eisner

Self - Host

Where to watch The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure has 34 seasons and 773 total episodes, rated 7.9/10 by 37 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Wonderful World of Disney have?

The Wonderful World of Disney has 34 seasons with 773 episodes in total.

Is The Wonderful World of Disney still on the air?

The Wonderful World of Disney is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs The Wonderful World of Disney?

The Wonderful World of Disney airs on ABC, NBC, CBS.

When did The Wonderful World of Disney first air?

The Wonderful World of Disney first aired on October 27, 1954.

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