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Mickey Mouse, a cartoon character recognized around the world, was first developed by Walt Disney and drawn by his friend and animator Ub Iwerks. Mickey debuted Nov. 18, 1928, in "Steamboat Willie," a black-and-white short. He grew in popularity and gained enough stature to be considered the icon of entertainment giant Walt Disney Co.
In 1929, the character spoke for the first time ("Hot dogs! Hot dogs!") in "The Karnival Kid." He was voiced by Walt Disney, who continued to speak as Mickey in a squeaky falsetto for years. Mickey appeared in more than 40 movies, including in a segment of 1940's "Fantasia," which was called "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
In the 1950s, "The Mic...
In 1929, the character spoke for the first time ("Hot dogs! Hot dogs!") in "The Karnival Kid." He was voiced by Walt Disney, who continued to speak as Mickey in a squeaky falsetto for years. Mickey appeared in more than 40 movies, including in a segment of 1940's "Fantasia," which was called "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
In the 1950s, "The Mic...
Mickey Mouse, a cartoon character recognized around the world, was first developed by Walt Disney and drawn by his friend and animator Ub Iwerks. Mickey debuted Nov. 18, 1928, in "Steamboat Willie," a black-and-white short. He grew in popularity and gained enough stature to be considered the icon of entertainment giant Walt Disney Co.
In 1929, the character spoke for the first time ("Hot dogs! Hot dogs!") in "The Karnival Kid." He was voiced by Walt Disney, who continued to speak as Mickey in a squeaky falsetto for years. Mickey appeared in more than 40 movies, including in a segment of 1940's "Fantasia," which was called "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
In the 1950s, "The Mickey Mouse Club," a TV variety show for kids, was launched. Regulars in the cast were referred to "Mouseketeers" and wore caps with rounded mouse "ears" attached. Viewers were able to purchase this headwear, which by the 21st century, expanded into dozens of colors, styles and themes.
Eventually, the mouse moved into theme parks, beginning with Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., before expanding to Walt Disney World in Florida and parks near Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. In 1978, Mickey Mouse became the first cartoon character to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Variations of the simple three-circle Mickey silhouette logo one circle for the head and two more for the ears serves as a visual icon for the company and its properties. "Hidden Mickeys" have sprouted throughout the culture, from movies, to ride design to architectural touches in resorts. Mickey merchandising runs the gamut from T-shirts and other apparel to toasters, dolls, trading pins, video games, artwork, shower curtains, Pez dispenser and much more. "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing that it was all started by a mouse." -- Walt Disney
In 1929, the character spoke for the first time ("Hot dogs! Hot dogs!") in "The Karnival Kid." He was voiced by Walt Disney, who continued to speak as Mickey in a squeaky falsetto for years. Mickey appeared in more than 40 movies, including in a segment of 1940's "Fantasia," which was called "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
In the 1950s, "The Mickey Mouse Club," a TV variety show for kids, was launched. Regulars in the cast were referred to "Mouseketeers" and wore caps with rounded mouse "ears" attached. Viewers were able to purchase this headwear, which by the 21st century, expanded into dozens of colors, styles and themes.
Eventually, the mouse moved into theme parks, beginning with Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., before expanding to Walt Disney World in Florida and parks near Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. In 1978, Mickey Mouse became the first cartoon character to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Variations of the simple three-circle Mickey silhouette logo one circle for the head and two more for the ears serves as a visual icon for the company and its properties. "Hidden Mickeys" have sprouted throughout the culture, from movies, to ride design to architectural touches in resorts. Mickey merchandising runs the gamut from T-shirts and other apparel to toasters, dolls, trading pins, video games, artwork, shower curtains, Pez dispenser and much more. "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing that it was all started by a mouse." -- Walt Disney
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Cheryl Holdridge dies at 64; popular Mouseketeer
Cheryl Holdridge, the beautiful blond actress who first gained fame as a Mouseketeer on TV's "The Mickey Mouse Club" in the 1950s, has died. She was 64.
Holdridge died Tuesday at her home in Santa Monica after a two-year battle with lung cancer, said...Tags: Celebrity, Dining and Drinking, Annette Funicello, Bloomingdale, George Balanchine
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Shopping Scout: Jan. 7, 2009
LOOKING FOR Devil costume: Brenda of Lehighton is looking for a devil costume and a man's gray wig for a church Christmas play. Costume should be for a large child or young adult. ''I will take the horns and tail if that's all you have,'' she says....Tags: Holidays, Religious Festivals, Allentown, Center Valley
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Israel On Just Course To End Gaza Violence
Late Saturday, thousands of Gazans received Arabic-language cellphone messages from the Israeli military, urging them to leave homes where militants might have stashed weapons. —Associated Press, Dec. 27 Some geopolitical conflicts are morally...Tags: Armed Conflicts, Gaza Crisis, Judaism, Terrorism, Religious Conflicts
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Hamas deserves blame for Gaza
Late Saturday, thousands of Gazans received Arabic-language cell-phone messages from the Israeli military, urging them to leave homes where militants might have stashed weapons. —Associated Press, Dec. 27 WASHINGTON—Some geopolitical...Tags: Armed Conflicts, Gaza Crisis, Judaism, Terrorism, Religious Conflicts
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Line between Hamas, Israel is quite clear
Late Saturday, thousands of Gazans received Arabic-language cell-phone messages from the Israeli military, urging them to leave homes where militants might have stashed weapons. — The Associated Press, Dec. 27 Some geopolitical conflicts are...Tags: Armed Conflicts, Building Material, Civil Unrest, Metal and Mineral, Terrorism
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Interfaith cooperation and new beginnings marked California's religion news in 2008
When religion made news in California this year -- and it did frequently -- much of that news involved conflict.
Religious leaders of various faiths squared off on Proposition 8, the successful statewide initiative to ban gay marriage. Rifts also...Tags: Judaism, Buddhism, Minority Groups, Islam, Huntington Beach
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Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio says deal revision displays program's stability
The big news out of Michigan State's camp on Saturday remained the school's announcement that it had revised the contract of Mark Dantonio, the second-year head coach who has guided the Spartans to two winning seasons. The altered deal, announced Friday,...Tags: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Florida State University
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Bobby Bowden's arrival at FSU launched a college football powerhouse
Sentinel Staff WriterBobby Bowden built a dynasty here, one unlike any other in college football history. But before he did, he made his players cut their hair and buzz their Afros, made them go to church together at least twice a year, and then he brought to Orlando in...Tags: Miami Orange Bowl , Donald Duck, Florida State Seminoles, Champs Sports Bowl, Florida Gators
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Japanese escape to Disney
The Associated PressSony and Toyota are struggling. Job cuts dominate the headlines. But one brand name is thriving in Japan amid the economic slowdown -- Mickey Mouse. The company that runs Tokyo Disneyland says Japan's busiest theme park will be more packed than ever...Tags: Tourism and Leisure Industry, Sony Corp., New Year's Day, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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The Magic keep winning, but does anybody notice nationally?
SENTINEL STAFF WRITEROtis Smith stood in a hallway at RDV Sportsplex, Santa hat in hand. Orlando Magic staff members were imploring the general manager to try on the fuzzy blue-and-white cap. Finally, he relented. "How's that?" Smith said. "Jingle bells, jingle bells,...Tags: Wet 'n' Wild, Jameer Nelson, ESPN, Basketball, Mark Jackson
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Book honors 40 years of Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
South Florida Sun-SentinelFrom three graduate programs to 17, from 25,000 to 75,000 square feet, from 55 students to 3,000. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale has expanded quite a bit since its original incarnation in 1968, and its ongoing success can be credited to a word we've...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Movies, Food Industry, Books and Magazines, Arts
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In Christmas Items, Seek The Unusual
Houses were decorated with special Christmas objects long before special dinner plates were made for the holiday. There are at least five states that claim they had the first American Christmas tree: Pennsylvania (1747), Massachusetts (1832), Illinois...Tags: McDonald's, Medical Specialization, Salt, Firearms, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut)
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