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
A tribute to Disney's films up to 1941 is the focus of this installments. Celebrity guests introduce clips of DIsney animation up to that time, leading into an uncut presentation of the movie Dumbo.
Where to watch The Wonderful World of DisneyEpisode 8
Mickey Mouse, arguably the most recognizable star in the civilized world, is paid tribute on his 50th birthday by celebrities. Some appear in brief cameos, but others appear in longer segments describing Mickey's career. There is also a sequence of an obsessed collector of Mickey Mouse memorabilia (using impressive stop-motion cinematography).
Guest stars Annette Funicello, Edgar Bergen, Mel Brooks, Dyan Cannon, Johnny Carson, Susan Clark, Sally Field, Eva Gabor
Episode 10
Guest stars Darren McGavin, Mickey Rooney, Michael Conrad, Shelley Fabares, Ross Martin, Brenda Scott, Don 'Red' Barry, Alvy Moore
Episode 11
Part 2. He tries to free them from the domination of his wife's uncle.
Guest stars Darren McGavin, Mickey Rooney, Michael Conrad, Shelley Fabares, Ross Martin, Murray Hamilton, Larry Pennell, Brenda Scott
Episode 17
Luther Starling and Roger Pike gets involved with a defecting Eastern European scientist, by outwitting the international crime organization trying to abduct him.
Guest stars Roy Kinnear, Lee Montague, Mona Washbourne, Frank Windsor, Walter Gotell, Nigel Davenport, Dudley Sutton, David Battley
Episode 18
Guest stars John Meillon
Episode 19
Guest stars John Meillon
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
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