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#12 - June 29, 2015

Disneyland, Elfego Baca and Mary Poppins: Disney's Impact in the 1950s and 60s

Disney played a prominent role in establishing animation as a mainstream medium for children and adults, but lesser examined might be their impact on American culture through television, live action film, and Walt Disney’s obsession with creating a total experience such as Disneyland.

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Show Notes

  • Fantasia
  • Mickey Mouse Club
  • Davy Crockett
  • Elfego Baca
  • Johnny Tremain
  • Pollyanna
  • Mary Poppins
  • Disneyland
  • Ant Man

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