HIDDEN TREASURES-Quiet On The Set...Action!

In my post on finding hidden sources of Disney (see: The Last Word), I discussed unknown treasures that can be found in foreign books from the thirties, forties, and fifties. Today I present probably one of my all-time favorite images from this source. When Disney was asked to contribute to this book on cinema, the above image was the result. The book is Movies For The Millions: An Account of Motion Pictures, Principally in America, by Gilbert Seldes (with preface by Charlie Chaplin). Published by B .T. Batsford, Ltd., of London (1937).

DHI UPDATE...Finally

I have finally returned (added three days on to my trip, for a different "Disney" reason). I took material with me to Los Angeles to post, but was swamped each day from 8am until about Midnight (research, interviews, "meetings", and so forth, but only one half-day trip to Disneyland). Sorry to all my faithful readers that watched for something, I just could not find time. However, I am going to start posting twice a day or so, at least for a bit, as my "apology" for anybody that kept checking in. Also have items to add to the book store. Thank you all for your continued support.

SUNDAY FUNNIES-Ziggy

THE SUNDAY FUNNIES

Ziggy by Tom Wilson from November 24, 1997. The old and the new; showing the cultural impact of "Waking Sleeping Beauty."

DHI UPDATE

Sorry, I am dealing with a few family health issues and have just been away from the Institute for awhile. I am off to Los Angeles for seven glorious days of research at the Walt Disney Archives (and two interviews). I will try to post some items of interest while there.

SUNDAY FUNNIES-Ward Kimball Disneyana Expert

THE SUNDAY FUNNIES

The Sunday Funny for today is the newspaper comic strip Luann by Greg Evans. It takes place in a suburban setting and centers around teenager Luann DeGroot and her life, family, and friends. The strip appeals mostly to young adults and teenagers, and is appreciated for not only the humor but the use of real-life social and political issues such as: birth control, drunk driving, cancer, 911, and more. The strip was first syndicated by United Features Syndicate in 1985, and continues to this day. In 2003 Evans won the Reuben Award as Cartoonist of the Year.

I decided artist Greg Evans must be a bit of a Disney fan, as I have quite a few Disney references in his Luann comic strip--the above being my favorite. In this strip, the artist pays tribute to Disney Nine Old Man, Ward Kimball. The strip is from August 6, 1997.

Click on the image for a larger and clearer image.

THE DHI FESS-TIVAL-Opening Day at Disneyland

Fess Parker on

Disneyland's Opening Day

"Walt, you know, was an ex-polo player and he still had his polo ponies. So when we did the parade and Walt led the parade riding on one of his ponies, he wanted me to ride one of the others. And of course my size, I dwarfed that thoroughbred that I was sitting on and then the saddle was a flat saddle and the stirrups were about that long, so I had to dangle my legs over the side. It was quite a trick wearing a coonskin cap, carrying a heavy long rifle, and trying to wave at the crowd and manage a strange animal on concrete. So it was quite a day."

SUNDAY FUNNIES-On Monday

 THE SUNDAY FUNNIES

Sorry for the Sunday Funnies appearing on Monday (Monday Funnies?). I was recovering from the Antique/Book Show on Easter. Another offering from Gary Larson's "The Far Side."

DHI Update

I have been out these last two days, and through tomorrow, doing an Antique/Book show. More to come this weekend, including more of the DHI FESS-Tival.