[Chat] A Multi-Lingual Walt Disney Briefly Discusses Park On 1956 "What's My Line" TV Show

[Ride Warrior]

In 1956, Walt appeared on What's My Line. He discusses disneyland a bit, and gives his view of the relatively new (at the time) television medium. Was his ability to speak various languages able to keep the panel from guessing his identity? Take a look-see to find out.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of7_K1e_x3Y"]YouTube - Walt Disney--What's My Line[/ame]

[my7dwarves]

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That is so cool!! I love watching old footage... My favorite part is when Walt signs his name...

[Evan]

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Nice find! Thanks for sharing!

[DLandFansAZ]

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Thanks for sharing that. I saw a rerun of that on GSN probably about a year ago. It just reminded me of how funny it was that he was talking about adding things that don't even exist anymore and then you go, yep, that was 1956.

[disneyfann121]

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Very entertaining clip!

[Datameister]

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Haha, that was fun to watch. I got a kick out of Walt's understated but funny stage presence. Thanks for posting!

[Ride Warrior]

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That is so cool!! I love watching old footage... My favorite part is when Walt signs his name...

Walt's signature is one of the fanciest and most uplifting that America (and the world) has ever become accustomed to. It is quite thrilling, my7dwarves, to watch him sign in person before you.

Nice find! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Evan.. for sharing that you are entertaind by my sharing.

Very entertaining clip!

You can certainly say that again!

[my7dwarves]

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Walt's signature is one of the fanciest and most uplifting that America (and the world) has ever become accustomed to. It is quite thrilling, my7dwarves, to watch him sign in person before you.

I know... I agree!! We have become so accustomed to seeing the Walt Disney signature and font, but to actually see him sign his name is really neat!!
I was hoping he would do his falsetto voice too, because I have never seen him do the Mickey voice. I have just heard it in the old cartoons and such...

[Ride Warrior]

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Thanks for sharing that. I saw a rerun of that on GSN probably about a year ago. It just reminded me of how funny it was that he was talking about adding things that don't even exist anymore and then you go, yep, that was 1956.

People were just as giddy about theme park attractions that are so simple compared to today's far more advanced and lavish rides and shows. I count my blessings... as we are indeed lucky, DLandFansAZ.

Haha, that was fun to watch. I got a kick out of Walt's understated but funny stage presence. Thanks for posting!

Data. You have a most talented manner of expressing your views about everything under the sun... including the brilliant entertainment maestro's humble, yet magnetically engaging professionalism.

[Ride Warrior]

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I know... I agree!! We have become so accustomed to seeing the Walt Disney signature and font, but to actually see him sign his name is really neat!!
I was hoping he would do his falsetto voice too, because I have never seen him do the Mickey voice. I have just heard it in the old cartoons and such...

You're a lucky ducky. Hear's some 1940 footage from the Disney Vault that features Walt voicing his pal Mickey while exchanging dialogue with Billy Blatcher (the voice of (Peg-Leg) Pete). They were filming a cartoon short at th time. It was called Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1OziHxAl_A"]YouTube - Walt Disney voice of Mickey Mouse[/ame]

Thru Mickey, Walt supplied the first voice for an animated character. He must have been totally totally enthralled and enchanted with the new advancement his company had created.

Here's another clip...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_cOZyA3aGc&NR=1"]YouTube - Walt Disney voice of Mickey Mouse[/ame]

When he worked, Walt didn't mouse around... much.

[my7dwarves]

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Thank you so much for digging this up and posting this, Ride Warrior!! That is awesome footage!! It is really weird seeing him doing Mickey's voice... kind of unreal. (I like the guy doing Pete's voice too...).
I have to show this to all the kiddies... especially my little guy who is obsessed with Mickey Mouse (and trains... I think he is going to be Walt when he grows up, lol!!). In fact, he is watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse right now... (the old Mickey is SOOO much better, but we don't have all the old cartoons).
I wish Vault Disney was still on Disney Channel because I am sure they have tons of vintage footage of everything Disney...