London terrorrist bombings... Disney's feud...

Death reports of Edward Smith and Al Loving - noteworthy Black Americans...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2005



* Edward "Eddie" Smith - co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association

* Al Loving - African American abstract expressionist painter

* Day-2 reports - London Bombings by Islamic terrorists

* Disney feud settled



The "Obituaries" have the death reports of two prominent Black Americans. Pg. B12 has: "Edward Smith; 81; Fought for ... See More  

"Talent Plus Decency"...

Walt Disney - Obituary & Tribute... "Symbolized Family Entertainment"...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 17, 1966 



* Walt Disney's funeral/obituary

* Additional tribute to him and his legacy



Page two has a lengthy obituary for Walt Disney which also provides some details about the private funeral. On the same page as an article headed: "Walt Disney Symbolized Family Entertainment", which takes nearly 15 linear inches. Nice to have both on t... See More  

1980 - Disney's "The Watcher in the Woods" World premiere film ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1980



* "The Watcher's in the Woods" film opening

* World premiere movie advertisement

* American supernatural horror movie



Page 46 has a 1/2 page advertisement for the World premiere of "The Watcher in the Woods" film in Manhattan. (see images)

wikipedia notes: The Watcher in the Woods had a ... See More  

Early Disney World description in 1973...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 6, 1973



* Early Walt Disney World description

* Entertainment resort complex

* Orlando, Orange Co., Florida



The front page has a heading "Das Disney World" Text continues on page 64. See images for portion. 

I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.

I... See More  

Disney's "Hall of Presidents" - an inspiration for 1976...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1976



* The Hall of Presidents

* Walt Disney World

* "The Idea of a President"



Page 26 has a nice article supported by two photos featuring Disney's "Hall of Presidents" attraction found at Disney World. It was one three contributions Walt Disney made to the 1964 New York World's Fair (It's a Small World and Carousel of Progress... See More  

2003 Academy Award nominations - full-page movie ads...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 2003 (Calendar section only)



* Many full-page ads

* Academy Award nominated movies



This Calendar section has full and near-page ads for many of the movies nominated for the 2003 Academy Awards. Some of the ads include: "Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers", "Gangs of New York", "Chicago", "About Schmidt", "The Pianist&q... See More  

From Anaheim, long before Disneyland...

ANAHEIM WEEKLY GAZETTE, California, Feb. 23, 1878



* Very rare old West publication

* Orange County - home of Disneyland



 Although now famous as the home of Disneyland, this town in Orange County was settled by Germans and there remains a German influence in the city, founded in 1857, including a few items in this issue.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, news agent's stamp at th... See More  

Air Force One premier weekend full-page ad...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (Calendar Section only)



* Premier weekend of Air Force One

* Harrison Ford... Glenn Close

* Full page ad in a Hollywood area newspaper (L.A.)



A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Air Force One" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment ind... See More  

1989 Splash Mountain Disneyland ride opening ad....

CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Anglers Times, July 16, 1989



* Splash Mountain opening day ad

* Disneyland - Anaheim, California

* Log fume amusement park ride

* Ridiculous controversy as being racist ?



Pages 18-19 have a double page advertisement for the opening of Splash Mountain, a log fume amusement park ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. This amusement ride is set to close i... See More  

Premiere of "Beethoven" and "Thunderheart", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 3, 1992 (Calendar Section only)



*Beethoven Opening Day premiere & review

*Thunderheart Opening Day premiere & review

*Other popular movie advertisements



This issue shows a full-page movie premiere advertisement for "Beethoven" and "Thunderheart", both accompanied with reviews. Other popular movie advertisements include "The S... See More  

Premier of Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" - ad and review...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1959



* The last Walt Disney animated feature film adaptation of a Fairy Tale for 30 years

* Grammy for 'Best Soundtrack" - Oscar for "Best Scoring of a Musical Picture"

* Pre-Premier showing (in New York) advertisement



Page 9X has a large (7"x14"), pre-premier advertisement for the New York showing of "WALT DISNEY&#

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Release of Walt Disney's "The Three Caballeros"... Georgia to repeal Poll Tax...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1945



* Walt Disney's ~ The Three Caballeros

* Georgia Poll Tax



This issue has a premiere week ad for the historic release of the 1st movie to merge animation and live action.  Walt Disney's The Three Caballeros starred: Panchito, Joe Carioca, and Donald Duck, with actresses Aurora Miranda, Dora Luz and Carmen Molina. Although the ad is quite smal... See More  

Pre-release ad and images for Fantasia...

NEW YORK POST, NY, Nov. 9, 1940 



* Pre-release ad for Fantasia

* Premier Broadway Theater showing the following week



Page 5 has two overlaid photos with an extensive caption and a separate ad for the premier Broadway Theater showing of "Fantasia", Walt Disney's 4th feature length film in just 3 years, and the first to star Mickey Mouse. The film's score was all famous... See More  

Opening of Pinocchio in 1940.... Clark Gable & Carol Lombard...

NEW YORK POST, February 2, 1940



* Ad leading up to the premier of Pinocchio

* Clark Gable and wife Carole Lombard lost



Page 9 has an ad for Pinocchio a week before the premier. This was the 2nd feature length film by Walt Disney.  Additionally, the front page begins an article: "GABLE AND HIS WIFE BELIEVED SAFE", with subhead: "Friends Say They are Proba... See More  

Release of Walt Disney's "The Three Caballeros"... U.S. prohibition leader dies..

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3 & 5, 1945, along with the  MINNIAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE's Picture Section, January 28, 1945



* Walt Disney's ~ The Three Caballeros

* William E. Johnson's death



This 2 issue set (with bonus Picture Section) covers the historic release of the 1st movie to merge animation and live action.  Walt Disney's The Three Caballeros starre... See More  

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 13, 1942



* Walt Disney's Bambi movie premiere

* Opening day advertisement



 Page 8 has a 13 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Bambi'

With movies at that time usually released 1st in New York City, this could very well be the very 1st advertisement for this movie classic in any... See More  

Week of premier of Lady in the Water... Wizard of Oz inspired art...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24, 2006 



* Lady in the Water preview

* Dixie Chicks remake themselves

* Disney Radio 10th Anniversary Concert



The Entertainment section has a week of ad for "Lady in the Water", "Expanding on an ant story", "10 candles for Radio Disney" with subheading "Jesse McCartney is the hit of the evening" an "Chicks... See More  

Walt Disney feature... "Don't ask me anything about art"...

THE NEW YORK TIMES (MAGAZINE SECTION), February 26, 1939  Pages 4 and 5 have: "DISNEY NOW ART - BUY HE WONDERS", followed by a nice feature article on the work of Walt Disney which includes multiple vignettes of his "art". A small photo of Walt Disney is captioned: "Don't ask me anything about art. I don't know anything about it." See images for details.

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Reviews & premiere ads for "Home Alone," "Rescuers Down Under," & "Rocky V" in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1990



* "Home Alone", "Child's Play 2," "Rocky V," and Disney's "Rescuers Down Under" -  full-page ads with reviews

* Grand Opening Day movie premieres

* Best to have in a Hollywood regional newspaper



A terrific issue on the premieres and reviews of the motion picture hits of "Home Alone", "Child... See More  

Walt Disney receives special Oscar(s) for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 24, 1939



* Walt Disney receives a truly special award

* The 11th annual Academy Awards



In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. P... See More  

A Walt Disney 1st - "Magic Mural" effect...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1959



* Another Disney first!

* 3-way stereophonic sounds & "Magic Mural" widescreen effect



Page 47-M has a 5" by 8" ad for what is self-described as: "ANOTHER DISNEY FIRST!," which includes: "3-Way Stereophonic Sound Plus The Wide-Screen Effect of Magic Mural. Walt Disney Presents, The Peter Tchaikovsky Story.&qu

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Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs wish everyone a Merry Christmas - in color...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Edition, December 23, 1939



* Several Disney Characters wish everyone a Merry Christmas...

* Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs

* Signed work by Walt Disney - approx. 12 by 15 1/2 inches



The back page has an absolutely wonderful, large, color print showing work from Walt's hand which depicts Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several... See More  

1938 Mae West FCC radio censorship ordeal....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 15, 1938 



* Actress Mae West

* "Adam and Eve"

* FCC censorship



The top of the front page has one column headings : "Mae West Script Brings Sharp Rebuke From FCC" "NBC Is Censured for 'Vulgar' Broadcast of 'Adam and Eve'---59 Substations Are Criticized--Company Apology IS Rejected" Coverage on famous ac... See More  

Review & premiere of "The Lion King", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1994



* Best "The Lion King" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Animated epic musical - Walt Disney Pictures



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Lion King" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywo... See More  

Gen. George C. Marshall... "Goofy" plays hockey...

PARADE MAGAZINE (THE DETROIT FREE PRESS), Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 1945  The front colored cover features a photo of General George C. Marshall, General of the Army. Within the issue is an article about him with additional photos. "Ice Hockey a la Goofy" includes seven illustrations from Walt Disney's "Hockey Homicide. Additional articles "Sing Lay Dum - Victory Is ... See More