TV series
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.
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 1
Benjy would rather commune with his animal friends than any humans, which creates much concern with his parents. On one of his adventures Benjy befriends a badger.
Guest stars Carl Betz, Denver Pyle, Robert Donner
Episode 2
One day his badger friend disappears and while Benjy goes in search for him, he is swept down the river. His parents ask for help from the townspeople to look for him.
Guest stars Carl Betz, Denver Pyle, Robert Donner
Episode 9
Guest stars Robert Cummings, Art Linkletter, Gary Owens
Episode 10
Guest stars Kim Richards, Richard Bakalyan, John Colicos, Milton Frome, Ted Gehring, John Lupton, Ronnie Schell, Jaclyn Smith
Episode 11
Guest stars Kim Richards, Richard Bakalyan, John Colicos, Milton Frome, Ted Gehring, John Lupton, Ronnie Schell, Jaclyn Smith
Episode 16
Russ Hanson is a teenager with a grey wolf cub for a pet. He raises the cub at his parents' kennel until the wolf is accused of seriously injuring a small child.
Guest stars Jeff East
Episode 17
Russ and his grey wolf have escaped into the wilderness. Realizing that the wolf cannot return to the Hanson family kennel, Russ must teach him to live in nature.
Guest stars Jeff East
Episode 18
This 1961 theatrical release has two identical twins meeting up for the first time ever at summer camp. They play a trick on their respective parents, both divorcees, and scheme to try and get them to remarry.
Where to watch The Wonderful World of DisneyEpisode 19
In support of the USA at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, this installment presents a number of sports-themed Goofy cartoons.
Where to watch The Wonderful World of DisneyEpisode information updated Sep 20, 2026
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