Walt Disney Classified: “What Is Propaganda?”
Disney’s studio also created countless wartime posters, pamphlets and insignia for the war effort. Here’s one that uses Donald Duck as its spokesman.
Tag Archives: Donald Duck
Aw, Whadda You Afraid Of?? (Part 1)
We are fast approaching Friday the 13th and the various forms of superstition that have provided jinxes and hoodoos to many an animated star over the years.
Bugz’ Livez: Antz (pt. 2)
We continue along last-week’s trail, following closely behind the protruding abdomen of a marching ant, as his column descends into the depths of a subterranean tunnel.
Publicity Art for Disney’s “Victory Through Air Power” (1943)
That didn’t mean they couldn’t enlist the standard characters (Mickey, Donald, Pluto, Goofy, etc) to help promote the picture. In fact, I don’t think they could help it.
Animation Anecdotes #360
The birthday celebration was part of a four day, fifteen city cross-country airplane tour, a Boeing 727, decorated with a 16-foot Donald Duck decal and “Happy Birthday” message along its side.
Paying Income Taxes: The Disney Way
This time of year, most Americans turn some of their attention to filing income tax returns by the April 15th deadline. So, it’s no surprise that in January of 1942,…
Mickey’s Birthday & Donald’s Unbirthday on Golden Records
When “Mickey’s friends from Disneyland” gather for a surprise birthday party, a sullen Donald needs a “Goofy Knows Best” moment on this disc from the mid-‘50s.
Walt Disney’s “Trick or Treat” with June Foray on Records
Cartoon Research’s celebration of the Halloween short starring Donald Duck, his nephews and Witch Hazel continues with a look at its appearances on vinyl.
Duck! It’s Halloween Time Again
For many, the sight of Mickey Mouse “bustin ghosts” and Huey, Dewey and Louie Trick or Treating is the best part of the Pumpkin Spice Season.
“Bearly” a Star: A Tribute To Disney’s Humphrey the Bear
While he may not have the marquee value of Mickey, Humphrey holds a special place for Disney and animation fans alike.
