Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1954–1992)
"Disneyland" (original title)

Stars:

Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 13 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Walt Disney	...	Himself - Host (295 episodes, 1954-1967)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

family relationships | cartoon mouse | cartoon duck | nature stories | true life adventure | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | Family | Western

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 October 1954 (USA)

Also Known As:

Disney's Wonderful World

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 120 min (1986-1987) 60 min (1954-1960, 1961-1986 and 1987-1990) 30 min (1960-1961)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor) (1961-1990) Black and White (1954-1961)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

While declining ratings were a factor in the decision, the show ended primarily because the studio felt it would be competing with the then-new Disney Channel on cable TV. Today the Disney Channel rarely shows old Disney films or programs as they used to in the 1980's and '90's.

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Quotes

[opening lines; 1954-1966]
Announcer: And now, your host, Walt Disney.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1996)

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Soundtracks

"When You Wish Upon a Star"
(Theme from 1954-1961)
Written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington

User Reviews

Probably one of the best variety style show ever made

Disneyland was most likely one of the best variety style shows ever made. Each week there was something different to watch and many of the shows were nominated and/or received Emmy's for their consistent quality and interesting subject matter. My personal favorites include Monsters From the Deep('54) and Operation UnderSea('54). Disneyland can be seen occasionally in the "Vault Disney" timeslot on the Disney Channel which begins at 11:00pm every night. Please note that this show was not specifically about the Disney Theme park and was renamed appropriately following Disneyland's opening in 1955