by Jim Smith | Apr 6, 2023 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
There have been many celebrity voices cast throughout the history of radio, movies, and television. But every now and then, there is a voice so distinct and unmistakable, you immediately know it the moment you hear it. Sterling Holloway had one of those voices...
by Jim Smith | Mar 17, 2023 | Disney Spotlight Series, Fun Facts, Trivia and Games
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates and Princesses on March 18, 2023.) Disney’s The Jungle Book is now 66 years old. I recently watched the original animated film for the first time in forever (to coin a phrase) and found I had forgotten much of what I...
by Jim Smith | Sep 6, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Trivia and Games
Baloo the bear is one of the largest sidekicks in Disney animation. He is also one of the swinging-est. As one of The Jungle Book’s two residents charged with guiding Mowgli the man-cub to safety, the freewheeling Baloo is the polar opposite of Bagheera the nervous...
by Jim Smith | Sep 6, 2022 | Hidden
Which other Disney bear sidekick bear was literally “Xeroxed” from Baloo’s performance in The Jungle Book? Answer: Little John – Robin Hood Images: Disney Thanks to the animation process of Xerography developed by Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, Baloo’s wobbly strut...
by Jim Smith | Aug 27, 2022 | Disney, Lists, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this post was shared with Laughing Place on August 31, 2022.) Famous heroes and villains are the lifeblood of most stories, and that’s especially true in the Disney universe. But admit it – when watching a Disney film, those trusty sidekicks are...
