Category Archives: Uncle Walt

Imagineers talk details of “One Man’s Dream”

Posted on May 19, 2011 by John Frost

When I was a kid Imagineers were this pretty much unknown class of people who worked behind the scenes but never revealed how the magic was made. Well, they’re still not opening up their book of tricks, but they have … Continue reading →

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Walt’s Secretaries

Posted on April 28, 2011 by John Frost

Yesterday was Administrative Professional Appreciation day. Back in the day that was called Secretaries day. The Walt Disney Family Museum has the most comprehensive piece on Walt’s Secretaries I’ve ever read. Compiled by the amazing Jim Korkis, this is today’s … Continue reading →

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Early Walt Disney film restored

Posted on February 8, 2011 by John Frost

In 1926 Walt Disney was just trying to make his way in Hollywood. He would take whatever jobs he could get, including one from a Dentist back in Kansas City who wanted a short film he could show to encourage … Continue reading →

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Walt & El Grupo Screening at USC features director

Posted on January 12, 2011 by John Frost

This February 8th at 7pm, the USC Center on Public Diplomacy will hold a special screening of the Walt & El Grupo documentary. The director and producer will hold a Q&A session after the screening. Summary: It was 1941, a … Continue reading →

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Walt & El Grupo Trailer –

Posted on December 7, 2010 by John Frost

Today is the second day our of Disney Documentary DVD Give-Away. Here’s a look at the trailer for one of the three DVDs that’s part of the prize package – Walt & El Grupo. Contest Rules and a chance to … Continue reading →

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