Mickey's 50 is a 1978 television special television special honoring the 50-year anniversary of the debut of Walt Disney's animated character Mickey Mouse. The show aired on NBC on November 19, 1978, one day after Mickey's official birthday, as a special 90-minute edition of The Wonderful World of Disney.
Video Mickey's 50
Summary
This show covers the history and career of Mickey Mouse from his humble beginnings in the first Disney sound cartoon, Steamboat Willie, to his popularity in the 1930s, his presence on television through The Mickey Mouse Club, and his role as the official host of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Also covered are his relationships with his co-stars, including his girlfriend Minnie Mouse and his nemesis Peg-Leg Pete, and how his success helped build Walt Disney Productions into the entertainment empire it is today.
Throughout the show, a variety of special guest stars and celebrities appear to introduce various anecdotes about Mickey's career and to wish him a happy birthday. Also shown is a three-part live-action/stop-motion short film by Mike Jittlov revolving around a man (played by Jittlov himself) who is tormented by his vast collection of Mickey merchandise. The show closes with a performance of the original song, "(The Whole World Wants to Wish You) Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse".
Maps Mickey's 50
List of special guests
See also
- Mickey's 60th Birthday, a 1988 special honoring Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday.
References
External links
- "Mickey's 50" on IMDb
Source of article : Wikipedia
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