A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (TV 1995)This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California, where in ... See full summary » Director:Bill Corcoran |
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Young Frankie Avalon
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Virginia Funicello
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Jack Gilardi Jr.
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Gina Portman
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Uncle Pete
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Jill
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This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California, where in 1955 shy Annette becomes one of the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club. The movie covers her child stardom, her teen idol years, her singing career with big hits like "Tall Paul", her romance with Paul Anka, her classic beach party films with Frankie Avalon, and her first marriage. It also shows her large comeback in the late 1980s and her second marriage, and the day when she found out she had multiple sclerosis. Written by <marxplace@nf.sympatico.ca>
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mickey mouse club | teen idol | multiple sclerosis | actress | based on book |Taglines:
As a child, she stole your heart. Now her story will touch your heart.Parents Guide:
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22 October 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes See more »Filming Locations:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaCompany Credits
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A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes Productions, Fireworks Entertainment, Once Upon a Time Films See more »
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I have always been a Fan of the Beautiful and Talented Annette Funicello. In fact I own a VHS of this movie that I was fortunate enough to buy on eBay which was sent out prior to the movie being shown on television. I understand that these are sent out to the Lucky folks who decide on whether on not the movie should be part of an awards show, like the Oscars etc. On the top of the cover it says " for your consideration" Outstanding made for Television Movie, A Dream is a Wish Your Hearts Makes, for your consideration Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Special, Annette Funicello. This VHS has of course become a Prize in my Annette Collection. The movie is Wonderful. It gives a lot of insight into the life of Annette. Seeing Annette again is a great experience, especially now that the disease MS has done so much to her physically, and yet she chose to do this to help make all aware of the devastation of this disease. She is so Warm and Lovingly kind in the movie that you can't help but Love and Respect her. It is definitely a Movie worth watching.