DISNEY’S IMAGINATION BROUGHT HOME
Television's longest-running family franchise has been known as “Disneyland,” “Walt Disney Presents,” “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color,” “Disney’s Wonderful World,” “Walt Disney,” “The Disney Sunday Movie,” “The Magical World of Disney” and “The Wonderful World of Disney.”
2003 TV INDUCTEE
The show’s themes drew from the lands of Disney’s theme park: Adventureland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Frontierland. Whether it was Davy Crockett, nature-inspired programming, fairy tales or man in space, Disney transported us from our living room to other worlds and times.
The show having had a home on ABC, NBC, CBS and then back to ABC is a testament to the enduring value and success of the series. This treasured family ritual has only had two hosts: Walt Disney himself from 1954-1966 and, since 1986, chairman and CEO Michael Eisner. Whatever its name and wherever it’s found on the dial, this beloved program has delighted generations with its quality, award-winning programming.
Walt Disney on TV surrounded my Disney characters.
Walt Disney behind an ABC TV camera.