Episodes

  • Episode 7: Man is in The Forest Pt. 2

    Episode 7: Man is in The Forest Pt. 2
    Jul 11 2024
    Animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston talk about the music of Bambi, and legendary composer Henry Mancini expresses his appreciation of Bambi’s score.
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    19 mins
  • Episode 6: Man is in The Forest Pt. 1

    Episode 6: Man is in The Forest Pt. 1
    Jun 27 2024
    From a 1957 interview, Walt Disney recounts preparing his studio for Bambi, and animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston tell their stories from the production of the film.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 5: Gems from the Diamond Mine Pt. 2

    Episode 5: Gems from the Diamond Mine Pt. 2
    Jun 20 2024
    Not only was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Disney’s first full-length animated feature, host Randy Thornton reveals the film generated the world’s first Soundtrack Album.
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    12 mins
  • Episode 4: Gems from the Diamond Mine Pt. 1

    Episode 4: Gems from the Diamond Mine Pt. 1
    Jun 13 2024
    Walt Disney tells the tale of what it took to get Snow White to the screen, and animator Ward Kimball describes his work on the landmark film.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 3: When Pigs Sing

    Episode 3: When Pigs Sing
    Jun 6 2024
    Walt Disney explains how Three Little Pigs’ “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf” became Disney’s first hit song.
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    7 mins
  • Episode 2: Silly Skeletons

    Episode 2: Silly Skeletons
    Jun 6 2024
    Walt Disney recalls the first Silly Symphony – The Skeleton Dance and musician Carl Stalling.
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    15 mins
  • Episode 1: Mickey Squeaks

    Episode 1: Mickey Squeaks
    Jun 6 2024
    Walt Disney recounts the trials of recording the first cartoon with synchronized sound – Steamboat Willie.
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    14 mins
  • Introducing 'Disney - A Recorded History' Podcast

    Introducing 'Disney - A Recorded History' Podcast
    May 30 2024
    In Disney – A Recorded History, Grammy Award – Winning Producer and Disney Music Historian, Randy Thornton, takes you on an illuminating journey through Disney music milestones such as Steamboat Willie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Mary Poppins.
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    1 min