Episode 1
The Horse Without a Head (1)
1h8.0 / 10
Episode credits
Guest stars Leo McKern, Pamela Franklin, Lee Montague, Robert Brown, John Bennett
TV series
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954NR34 seasons7.9 / 10
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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The Wonderful World of Disney premiered October 27, 1954. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 2
The Horse Without a Head (2)
1h
Episode credits
Guest stars Leo McKern, Pamela Franklin, Lee Montague, Robert Brown, John Bennett
Episode 3
Fly With Von Drake
1h
Professor Ludwig von Drake explains the history of human flight from its humble, rudimentary beginnings to the then-present day.
Where to watch The Wonderful World of DisneyEpisode 8
Pollyanna (1)
1h
In this 1960 theatrical release (which has been sliced into three parts to be aired over three weeks), a 12-year-old orphan moves in with her wealthy aunt and changes the lives of everyone in a small town.
Episode credits
Directed by David SwiftWritten by David SwiftGuest stars Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, Karl Malden, Nancy Olson, Agnes Moorehead, James Drury, Reta Shaw, Anne Seymour
Episode 9
Pollyanna (2)
1h
Pollyanna (1960) re-edited into a three-part television presentation. With her "Glad Game" she intrigues the whole town and Mr. Pendergast, an old hermit, who shows the kids his glass prisms and later decides to adopt orphan Jimmy Bean.
Episode credits
Directed by David SwiftWritten by David SwiftGuest stars Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, Karl Malden, Nancy Olson, Agnes Moorehead, James Drury, Reta Shaw, Anne Seymour
Episode 10
Pollyanna (3)
1h
Pollyanna (1960) re-edited into a three-part television presentation. Under Pollyanna's influence, the town resists Aunt Polly for a new orphanage. Pollyanna is injured giving Aunt Polly a new outlook winning her the goodwill of the town.
Episode credits
Directed by David SwiftWritten by David SwiftGuest stars Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, Karl Malden, Nancy Olson, Agnes Moorehead, James Drury, Reta Shaw, Anne Seymour
Episode 15
Bristle Face (1)
1h
Episode credits
Guest stars Jeff Donnell, Wallace Ford, Brian Keith, George Lindsey, Ray Teal, Paul E. Burns
Episode 16
Bristle Face (2)
1h
Episode credits
Directed by Bob SweeneyGuest stars Jeff Donnell, Wallace Ford, Brian Keith, George Lindsey, Ray Teal, Paul E. Burns
Episode 17
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (1)
1h9.0 / 10
A poor 18th century English coastal farming community survives the King's ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked leader called the Scarecrow. The ring's success leads King George to order the Royal Army's General Pugh to capture and execute the ringleaders. It is a battle both of wits and action that the Scarecrow must win to save not only his own life but those of the men he leads while keeping the vital smuggling operation running.
Episode credits
Directed by James NeilsonWritten by Russell ThorndikeGuest stars Michael Hordern, Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton, Geoffrey Keen, Kay Walsh, Eric Pohlmann, Patrick Wymark
Episode 18
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (2)
1h8.0 / 10
Dr. Syn, alias The Scarecrow, must find a way to protect his smuggling band not only from the King's forces but also from a would-be traitor within his own gang.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michael Hordern, Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton, Geoffrey Keen, Kay Walsh, Eric Pohlmann, Patrick Wymark
Episode 19
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (3)
1h8.0 / 10
Under pressure from King George III to capture The Scarecrow or lose his command, General Pugh plans to use two prisoners, an escapee from the Royal Navy and an American colonist, to trap The Scarecrow.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michael Hordern, Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton, Geoffrey Keen, Kay Walsh, Eric Pohlmann, Patrick Wymark
Episode 21
For the Love of Willadeen (1)
1h8.0 / 10
Episode credits
Guest stars Bill Mumy, Ed Wynn, Harry Harvey
Episode 22
For the Love of Willadeen (2)
1h
Episode credits
Guest stars Bill Mumy, Ed Wynn, Harry Harvey
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Cast
Michael EisnerSelf - Host
Walt DisneySelf - Host
Clarence Nash
Robert LoggiaElfego Baca
Tony BrittonSimon Bates
Alan Hale Jr.Fred Preston
Leslie NielsenColonel Francis Marion
Annette FunicelloDinah WilcoxCredits
- Written by
- David Swift, Otto Englander, Russell Thorndike, Norman Foster, Barney Slater, William Canning, Fred Freiberger
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 773
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
NBCUnited States
CBSUnited States
Walt Disney TelevisionUnited States