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The Wonderful World of Disney

Season 5 1958 - 1959

  • 1958-10-03T23:00:00Z on ABC
  • 45m
  • 19h 30m (26 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Animation, Family
Walt Disney, one of Hollywood's most ambitious producers, was first approached to do television in 1950, when The Coca-Cola Company offered him a one-hour special. The one hour special, "One Hour in Wonderland," aired December 25, 1950 on NBC and garnered 90% of the television viewing audience. A second special, "The Walt Disney Christmas Special," aired December 25, 1951 on CBS. When Walt had drawn up plans for a theme park, known as Disneyland, he found a hard time obtaining funding; critics, including Walt's brother Roy, thought that it was unfeasible and that it would be a fiasco. At the same time, the ABC television network offered him a deal for a television anthology series. Walt wouldn't agree to it unless they put up partial financing for Disneyland (a term that had kept CBS and NBC from signing with him). ABC agreed, and also paid him $50,000 per program, an exorbitant sum for the time. The show, titled Disneyland, premiered on October 27, 1954 and was an immediate success. The program showcased original works from the Disney Studios. Cartoons, documentaries, educational shorts, all were shown to a captive worldwide audience. Variety was the key to its success, as it kept most of what it did fresh, multi-cultural and constantly changing its entertainment.

26 episodes

Season Premiere

1958-10-03T23:00:00Z

5x01 The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca

Season Premiere

5x01 The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca

  • 1958-10-03T23:00:00Z45m

Wherever this man went--there was trouble. Death stalked him at every turn. Elfego Baca is "The man who couldn't be killed!" Incredible...but every astounding incident actually happened.

This is a story of a young boy who raises pigeons. This boy can't walk and is in a wheelchair. One day, the life of one of the pigeons was in jeopardy from a cat and the boy shows his courage and loyalty by getting up from his wheelchair and walking to save the pigeon's life.

Plot Summary for The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

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In this animated comedy from the folks at Disney, the vain and cocky Emperor Kuzco is a very busy man. Besides maintaining his "groove", and firing his suspicious administrator, Yzma; he's also planning to build a new waterpark just for himself for his birthday. However, this means destroying one of the villages in his kingdom. Meanwhile, Yzma is hatching a plan to get revenge and usurp the throne. But, in a botched assassination courtesy of Yzma's right-hand man, Kronk, Kuzco is magically transformed into a llama. Now, Kuzco finds himself the property of Pacha, a lowly llama herder whose home is ground zero for the water park. Upon discovering the llama's true self, Pacha offers to help resolve the Emperor's problem and regain his throne, only if he promises to move his water park.

1958-10-24T23:00:00Z

5x04 Rusty and the Falcon

5x04 Rusty and the Falcon

  • 1958-10-24T23:00:00Z45m

In ""Toy Story 2,"" the fun and adventure continues when Andy goes off to summer camp and the toys are left to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector kidnaps Woody who unbeknownst to himself is a highly valued collectable. It's now up to Buzz Lightyear and the gang from Andy's room - Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex and Hamm - to spring into action and save their pal from winding up as a museum piece. There's plenty of excitement and fun as the toys get into one predicament after another in their daring race to get home before Andy does.

1958-11-01T00:00:00Z

5x05 Texas John Slaughter

5x05 Texas John Slaughter

  • 1958-11-01T00:00:00Z45m

Thirteen years later Mrs. Garrett's "girls" have all grown into successful, independent women. After a stint in the Peace Corps with her husband, a widowed Mrs. Garrett is heading back to America, ready for a new life and new romance, and also looking forward to seeing the girls again. Blair is wealthier than ever, after building a hotel empire with her husband, Tad. But she suspects he is having an affair. "Tootie," now preferring to be called by her real name, Dorothy, has forsaken her acting hopes to host her own talk show. Natalie is a dedicated TV news producer, juggling an active love life with a frenetic work schedule that takes her all over the world. Jo, ever the free spirit, is a devoted cop, wife and mother. It's been years since Natalie has had a Thanksgiving back in America, so she's talked all the girls and Mrs. Garrett into spending the holiday together back in Peekskill, NY. When Jo is unable to attend the reunion, her teenage daughter, Jamie, and husband, Rick, come in

Gale Sayers joins the Chicago Bears and is befriended by Brian Piccolo, an over-achieving running back. Although they compete for the same spot on the team, and despite the fact that Sayers is black and Piccolo white, they become roommates on the road and very close friends, especially when Sayers is injured and Piccolo helps his recovery. Later, they and their wives must both deal with the harsh reality of Piccolo's cancer.

1958-11-15T00:00:00Z

5x07 Ambush at Laredo

5x07 Ambush at Laredo

  • 1958-11-15T00:00:00Z45m

This is Part 2 of ""The Tales of Texas John Slaughter"". It begins when Frank Davis is out on bail, and since he cannot be trusted, Captain Cooper sends Slaughter and Ben Jenkins to keep an eye on him.

1958-11-22T00:00:00Z

5x08 Johnny Tremain (1)

5x08 Johnny Tremain (1)

  • 1958-11-22T00:00:00Z45m

The Cinderella story is approached in a completely new light. Our heroine is the ugly stepsister who is trying to make her way in the world with a demanding mother, a simple sister, and a spoiled stepsister. Iris is a fabulous character, and more than I can say for any other production, she seems like a REAL person. She loves her family, and even loves Cinderella, despite the troubles she has with her. This movie is one of the most realistic adaptations I have ever seen!

1958-11-29T00:00:00Z

5x09 Lawman or Gunman

5x09 Lawman or Gunman

  • 1958-11-29T00:00:00Z45m

Born from a drop of blood in a flutter of apple blossoms, and framed in ebony, a young girl named Snow White becomes the blessing of a loving peasant couple, John and Josephine. But with her birth comes a curse and the end of her mother's life. Left alone with an infant daughter, John braves a brutal winter in search of food for his starving angel. Salvation comes unexpectedly when the father's tears melt the frozen tomb of a bewitched creature, the Green-Eyed One. In thanks, the insinuating beast grants John three wishes: nourishment for Snow White, a kingdom in which to raise his family and a queen by his side. But John's cause for celebration is short-lived. For the Green-Eyed One has devious plans for the well-being of his own family. Owing his loathsome spellcasting daughter, Elspeth, a long-awaited wish, he encourages her desires for appointment to the throne. A kingdom to rule is hers for the waiting, the new King John is hers for the belittling and a luscious little stepdaughte

1958-12-06T00:00:00Z

5x10 Johnny Tremain (2)

5x10 Johnny Tremain (2)

  • 1958-12-06T00:00:00Z45m

Carl and David, two boys flying a small aircraft over the ocean with their father, crash land near an uncharted island. The boys swim safely to shore, but their father unfortunately drowns in the crash. On their own, the brothers explore the island and soon discover it is not only inhabited by people, but by dinosaurs as well! While the place seems easy enough to get used to, the boys must find a way of returning to their home.

5x11 Law and Order, Incorporated

  • 1958-12-13T00:00:00Z45m

Carl and David, two boys flying a small aircraft over the ocean with their father, crash land near an uncharted island. The boys swim safely to shore, but their father unfortunately drowns in the crash. On their own, the brothers explore the island and soon discover it is not only inhabited by people, but by dinosaurs as well! While the place seems easy enough to get used to, the boys must find a way of returning to their home.

Jiminy Cricket, the show's special Christmas guest, tells viewers that he has arranged a visit to the North Pole to see Santa's Workshop (as seen in a classic short cartoon). The show continues with clips from various short cartoons and features.

1959-01-10T00:00:00Z

5x13 Killers from Kansas

5x13 Killers from Kansas

  • 1959-01-10T00:00:00Z45m

A Group of CGI animated Dinosaurs have to go on a journey to find a place to live after a giant asteroid hits the earth.A live adaption of the Land Before Time.

1959-01-17T00:00:00Z

5x14 Noik

5x14 Noik

  • 1959-01-17T00:00:00Z45m

Kevin McCallister's parents have split up. Now living with his mom, he decides to spend Christmas with his dad at the mansion of his father's rich girlfriend, Natalie. Meanwhile robber Marv Merchants, one of the villains from the first two movies, partners up with a new criminal named Vera to hit Natalie's mansion.

1959-01-24T00:00:00Z

5x15 Showdown at Sandoval

5x15 Showdown at Sandoval

  • 1959-01-24T00:00:00Z45m

Disneys stunning Animated film about a girl who gives up everything to save her father- even if it means she becomes a prisiner of a horrible beast forever. Its not all bad though, with the help of enchanted objects and a few books Belle learns to love the beast despite his attitude, and the beast learns how to be human again. Only Animated film to be nominated for the Best Picture Award at the Oscars.A Disney Gem!

5x16 The Peter Tchaikovsky Story

  • 1959-01-31T00:00:00Z45m

Santa Clauses son is suppose to take over the family buisness, but on the most important night of his life he is off partying at his home in Florida.Angered he and his father fight.In retaliation to show Santa who is the best Clause, he is tricked into setting up a aflse Charity for children Mr.SaintNick.Com. In the end his father is right and all ends well.

5x17 Elfego Baca, Attorney at Law

  • 1959-02-07T00:00:00Z45m

The Original animated classic about a wooden puppet brought to life is brought to ABC for the First Time. Pinocchio wants to bea areal boy more than naything, he just has to learn to stay out of trouble.Theres always help with his friend and concience Jimminy Cricket.A Classic for the whole family!

1959-02-14T00:00:00Z

5x18 Duck Flies Coop

5x18 Duck Flies Coop

  • 1959-02-14T00:00:00Z45m

Based on Carolyn Keene's beloved teen sleuth, this update sends Nancy and her faithful sidekicks Bess and George (Jill Ritchie, Lauren Birkell) off to River Heights University, where she tackles the mystery of a football star's drug-induced coma. Did his premed sorority princess fiancée (Sabine Singh) sack him? Or is a school official covering up a scandal? It's a twisty tale that stays true to the spirit of the classic character, while giving her a modern makeover. Teeny: Marieh Delfino. Mr. Drew: Brett Cullen. Ned: Nick Stabile. Hank: Charlie Finn. Directed by James Frawley

1959-02-21T00:00:00Z

5x19 The Griswold Murder

5x19 The Griswold Murder

  • 1959-02-21T00:00:00Z45m

A college student experiences difficulty in getting home for Christmas after being hazed by his friends. While struggling to get home in time for Christmas, he learns quite a bit about himself and the true meaning of the holiday.

This is a compilation of several theatrical cartoon shorts starring Chip and Dale. It is tied together by an original song in which the two chipmunks introduce the individual shorts.

1959-03-07T00:00:00Z

5x21 The Man from Bitter Creek

5x21 The Man from Bitter Creek

  • 1959-03-07T00:00:00Z45m

The Morgans, a loving and strong family of Black sharecroppers in Louisiana in 1933, face a serious family crisis when the husband and father, Nathan Lee Morgan, is convicted of a petty crime and sent to a prison camp. After some weeks or months, the wife and mother, Rebecca Morgan, sends the oldest son, who is about 11 years old, to visit his father at the camp. The trip becomes something of an odyssey for the boy. During the journey he stays a little while with a dedicated Black schoolteacher.

1959-03-14T00:00:00Z

5x22 Highway to Trouble

5x22 Highway to Trouble

  • 1959-03-14T00:00:00Z45m

Based on the late 80's cartoon about a high-tech police officer, Officer John Brown is a police officer who wishes to be a gadget-filled officer. Suddenly, a scientist named Dr. Brenda Bradford makes Officer Brown into a high-tech gadget-filled police officer.

1959-03-21T00:00:00Z

5x23 The Slaughter Trail

5x23 The Slaughter Trail

  • 1959-03-21T00:00:00Z45m

Confidence man Harold Hill arrives at staid River City intending to cheat the community with his standard scam of offering to equip and train a boy's marching band, then skip town with the money since he has no music skill anyway. Things go awry when he falls for a librarian he tries to divert from exposing him while he inadvertently enriches the town with a love of music.

Russ Duritz is a wealthy L.A. image consultant, but as he nears 40, he's cynical, dogless, chickless, estranged from his father, and he has no memories of his childhood. One night he surprises an intruder, who turns out to be a kid, almost 8 years old. There's something oddly familiar about the chubby lad, whose name is Rusty. The boy's identity sparks a journey into Russ's past that the two of them take - to find the key moment that has defined who Russ is. Two long-suffering women look on with disbelief: Russ's secretary, Janet, and his assistant, the lovely Amy, to whom Rusty takes a shine. What, and who, is at the end of this journey?

1959-04-25T00:00:00Z

5x25 The Wetback Hound

5x25 The Wetback Hound

  • 1959-04-25T00:00:00Z45m

Originally released as a 20-minute short subject in 1957, Disney's Oscar-winning The Wetback Hound was expanded to 48 minutes for this Walt Disney Presents TV presentation. The titular hound is Paco, descended from a long and distinguished line of lion-hunting dogs. But much to the dismay of his master, a Mexican barber, Paco is all too easily distracted by other animals whenever he goes out on a hunt. Cowboy star Rex Allen provides the folksy narration for this gentle, laid-back nature study. The ""new"" footage of The Wetback Hound was trimmed for its 1962 rebroadcast to accommodate a lenghty promo for the upcoming Disney theatrical feature Big Red; 4 years later, the same thing happened so that Disney could advertise its new release Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N

Walt goes to Ireland to persuade the King of the Leprechauns, King Brian, to be in his movie "Darby O'Gill and the Little People".

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