Walt Disney Presents Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Disneyland Story

Wed, Oct 27, 1954 60 mins

"Disneyland Story" is a 1954 program that previewed the first season of the "Disneyland" TV series.

Episode 2

Alice in Wonderland

Wed, Nov 3, 1954 60 mins

Disney's 1951 movie of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland." Songs include "The Unbirthday Song." Voices...Alice: Kathryn Beaumont. Mad Hatter: Ed Wynn. Cheshire Cat: Sterling Holloway. March Hare: Jerry Colonna. Caterpillar: Richard Haydn.

Episode 3

Prairie Seal Island

Wed, Nov 10, 1954 60 mins

Episode 4

The Donald Duck Story

Wed, Nov 17, 1954 60 mins

A history of Donald Duck is highlighted by the splenetic quacker's first appearance (in the Mickey Mouse short "Orphans' Benefit"). Also featured: a clip of Donald singing "When You Wish upon a Star."

Episode 5

So Dear to My Heart

Wed, Nov 24, 1954 60 mins

Episode 6

The Story of Dogs

Wed, Dec 1, 1954 60 mins

"The Story of Dogs" is a 1954 behind-the-scenes look at "The Lady and the Tramp." Included: talks with cast and crew.

Episode 7

Operation Undersea

Wed, Dec 8, 1954 60 mins

Walt Disney narrates a chronicle of man's exploration of the sea and goes behind the scenes during the filming of 1954's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," starring Kirk Douglas and James Mason.

Episode 8

Davy Crockett: Indian Fighter

Wed, Dec 15, 1954 60 mins

"Davy Crockett---Indian Fighter." Fess Parker plays the frontiersman, who joins Gen. Andrew Jackson to put down the Creek uprising in 1813-14. George Russel: Buddy Ebsen. Jackson: Basil Ruysdael. Maj. Norton: William Bakewell. Redstick: Pat Hogan. Polly: Helene Stanley.

Episode 9

A Present for Donald

Wed, Dec 22, 1954 60 mins

In this 1954 special, a gift that Donald Duck receives from his fans takes him "south of the border." Included are the adventures of Pablo, the penguin who can't stand the snow; and a lesson on Brazilian music with the parrot Jose Carioca.

Episode 10

Beaver Valley/Cameras in Africa

Wed, Dec 29, 1954 60 mins

Episode 11

Treasure Island

Wed, Jan 5, 1955 60 mins

Episode 12

Treasure Island

Wed, Jan 5, 1955 60 mins

Episode 13

Monsters of the Deep

Wed, Jan 19, 1955 60 mins

Walt Disney tours his studio's "monster chambers," where technicians research creature creations based on both real and fictional beings. Included: clips from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea."

Episode 14

Davy Crockett Goes to Congress

Wed, Jan 26, 1955 60 mins

"Davy Crockett Goes to Congress" traces the frontiersman's political career in Washington. Fess Parker. Andrew Jackson: Basil Ruysdael. George: Buddy Ebsen. Tobias Norton: William Bakewell. Big Foot Mason: Mike Mazurki. Polly: Helene Stanley.

Episode 15

The Wind in the Willows

Wed, Feb 2, 1955 60 mins

Episode 16

A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre

Wed, Feb 9, 1955 60 mins

A 1955 tour of Disneyland before it opened.

Episode 17

Cavalcade of Song

Wed, Feb 16, 1955 60 mins

From 1955: "Cavalcade of Songs" offers tunes from the Disney cinema songbook. Included: selections from "Pinocchio," "Song of the South" and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Walt Disney is the host.

Episode 18

Davy Crockett at the Alamo

Wed, Feb 23, 1955 60 mins

"Davy Crockett at the Alamo." After leaving politics, Davy (Fess Parker) and George Russel head for Texas, where they join a small band defending the Alamo. Thimblerig: Hans Conried. Col. Jim Bowie: Kenneth Tobey.

Episode 19

From Aesop to Hans Christian Andersen

Wed, Mar 2, 1955 60 mins

Animated versions of classic tales written by storytellers "From Aesop to Hans Christian Andersen." Included: "The Brave Little Tailor," "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Country Cousin."

Episode 20

Man in Space

Wed, Mar 9, 1955 60 mins

A 1955 documentary on space exploration features scientists Willy Ley, Heinz Haber and Wernher von Braun.