GHOSTS OF SCROOGES PAST
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From my Christmas Carol archive: memories of three theatrical Scrooges:
Patrick Stewart, Anthony Newley (and *Scrooge* composer, Leslie Bricusse)
and Tom...
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Signed Books: 2 – JOURNEY'S END - Among my collection of signed books are volumes given to me by writers who were also friends along with others by writers, actors and celebrities whom I ...
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On Specs - I love the numerous wacky things to be found in Venice – such as bonkers spectacles! These, of course, are modeled on those worn by Peggy Guggenheim and ...
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THE SHY SNAIL - There was a Snail who was painfully shy and timid. “You know what your trouble is,” said the Blackbird, “you’re far too insular and self-possessed, too ret...
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Everything Coming to Disney+ in February 2023 - Disney+ kicks off February with a hit Marvel movie, and before the short month is over, has the debut of a new season of a Disney+ favorite, the finale o...
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Today we're going to visit the famous (and historic) Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It was founded in 1907, and as Wikipedia tells us, it is California's ol...
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Sword in the Stone Publicity - These are four "mini stand up posters" that were displayed in windows of movie theaters when *The Sword* *in the Stone* premiered in 1963. Beautiful comp...
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Cameras at Rainbow Ridge - Image #1 for today was taken from Disneyland’s Mark Twain riverboat and features a lovely panorama shot of the quaint mining town of Rainbow Ridge. This ...
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Whitman Book Section First Draft Finished! - Damn. That took WAY longer than I wanted. But it is done. Here are some stats: - 13 titles - 16 countries - 56 editions Not looking forwar...
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In Memoriam: Barbara Walters (1929 - 2022) - Following Barbara Walters' passing just two weeks ago, I remembered that I had this December 1, 1979 issue of *TV Guide*, featuring her on the cover. Th...
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The Progress City Radio Hour – Episode 54 – Harvest! - The model for Tony Baxter’s original concept for The Land. Merry Christmas! The Progress City Radio Hour continues our 40th anniversary celebration of EPC...
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Merrie Christmas - Merrie Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for visiting the Facebook page and this blog down the years and keeping the memory of this wonderful...
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Happy Halloween 2022! - It may seen like a trick but it's time for a treat—because we made it to October 31st. To make our arrival all the sweeter, here's a look at this year's ...
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Review: David Koenig's The 55ers: The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland - [image: The 55ers Cover] I've only reviewed one book previously on this blog (Chris Strodder's *The Disneyland Encyclopedia*, in 2008). That shouldn't indic...
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Midnight reflections on Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel - We reminiscence over our past visits to the original Disney’s Hotel New York and analyze the forthcoming changes to this beloved place. This is only an ...
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The Swisskapolka! - Don't call me swissy-pants. Let me tell you, it was no job for the faint-hearted. The turnstile position at the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse required ...
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Storybook Land Scenes - Two snapshots featuring scenes along the bank of the canal through Storybook Land. The attraction reflected Walt's love of miniature and also Ken Anderson'...
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Snow White Sabbatical - Image copyright Disney's Official Snow White Facebook page, February 2016. After eight intense years of sitting in front of this computer, researching a...
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A New Post! HISTORIC - RARE - MINT 1957 Disneyland pass handwritten & signed by Walt Disney! - Hello Everyone! Well its been a while since we've had a new post so here goes. I stumbled across this little gem on Ebay (link). Dated *March 24, 1957*, ...
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Duck Eyes - [image: Daffy Duck 457]
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Screamin’ in California - One of the great things about walking around Paradise Pier is when riders go whizzing overhead on California Screamin’. It’s a driving force to the livel...
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Blu-ray Review: Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur" - “This is probably one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had in my life, probably the toughest gig I’ve ever had,” says *The Good Dinosaur* director P...
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Finding Dory in Japan - Pixar is giving us a new Nemo adventure on the big screen but the Oriental Land Company is giving their guests a new Nemo attraction in the parks. OLC has ...
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Napoleon and Samantha - 1972 - Cute kids and animals were a hallmark of live-action Disney films and at first glance *Napoleon and Samantha* looks like just another in a long list. How...
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ASIFA EAST Memorial for Michael Sporn March 2, 2015 - Michael Sporn was one of the giants of the New York animation community. From 1980 until his untimely death last year, Michael Sporn’s studio produced many...
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An Open Letter to Tom Fitzgerald - Dear Mr. Fitzgerald, I read last week that you are taking over the creative direction of EPCOT, and I know I am not the first to write an open letter to ...
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Disney Wonder California Coast Cruise Sept 2013 (Day 2) - Day 2 was a sea day and I’ll be honest, I think sea days are the best part of any cruise. Seriously, I’m there to enjoy the boat, and there’s SO much to en...
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What do you give a 58-year-old Magic Kingdom? - What do you give a 59-year-old Magic Kingdom on her birthday? Especially when she has everything, like she did when I first pinned on a Mickey Mouse namet...
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'Monsters University' viral site - Briefly: Pixar's viral marketing division hit a home run with its just-released *Monsters University *website. The site is incredibly detailed, featuring ...
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Gem - Another gem I picked up the other day. How would you like to take delivery of 70,000 Art Corner cards?
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THE ATTRACTION POSTER BOOK IS HERE!!!! - Finally!! After several years its here!! Late May this Bible will appear at the parks. While it doesn't show EVERYTHING, it does have a good historica...
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Keep Calm And... - You've all seen versions of this floating around, so I thought I would make my version of it. Grab a copy and enjoy- just remember you saw it here first! ...
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Mickey's 60th Birthday Parade - The year 1988 Disneyland celebrated Mickey's 60th with a "Special " Birthday Parade... The Premise of the parade was that Mice from all over the world were c...
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Out and About: Meet Me at The Derby! II - Well, you waited 5 months for the breathtaking conclusion to my first post about the Brown Derby (link). Thanks, and welcome back! Today's post focuses on ...
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"Snow White Christmas" 70 years ago... - *International Photographer.* March 1938. Courtesy the collection of Dennis Books. In 1934 Walt Disney called a special evening meeting of his top artists...
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