What? No Mickey Mouse?
“Minnie’s Yoo-Hoo” is just one of the many oddities surrounding the career of Mickey Mouse, in the beginning when his impact was massive.
Tag Archives: Mickey Mouse
The Mickey Mouse Gas Mask— Used in Name and Design During WWII
During World War II, the British government designed a gas mask specifically for children which quickly became known as a “Mickey Mouse” gas mask. Here are the details of this.
REVIEW: Taschen’s ‘Mickey Mouse’ Book
My unabashed rave review for the new mega-book devoted to Mickey Mouse, a feast for the eyes – but more importantly, a major reference work.
Disney’s “Magician Mickey” (1937)
This week’s animator breakdown presents another Mickey Mouse cartoon I’ve been anxious to write about!
Walt Disney’s “From All of Us to All of You” on Records
The venerable theme song from the fondly-remembered Disney Christmas episode made its way to several recordings in two different versions during two different Disney record eras.
In His Own Words: Floyd Norman on Mickey, Donald, Goofy: “The Three Musketeers” (2004)
“With The Three Musketeers, Disney finally had the perfect Mickey Mouse movie that was sure to play well in theaters. Instead, the film was released on home video.”
Walt Disney’s “Mickey’s Rival” (1936)
Happy to be back, folks! Here’s an animator breakdown of a Mickey Mouse short I have wanted to write about for a long time…
The Mickey Mouse “Rambler” Commercial
The commercials were produced by Walt’s niece Phyllis Bounds and her husband George Hurrell, whose company, Hurrell Productions was a separate entity from the Disney studio.
The Other Disney Cartoons: “Squatter’s Rights” (1946)
The Mickey animation in this film is notable in itself: it’s almost entirely the work of Paul Murry, who is remembered today for his work in Disney comic books.
Out of the Frying Pan into the Firing Line (1942)
Out of the Frying Pan offered a sight that was rare even during the war years: Mickey Mouse in a military uniform!
