Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.
The Wonderful World of Disney (Season 28)
The Love Bug (1) (Episode 1)
Air date: 1981-09-26
Runtime: 60 min
The Love Bug (2) (Episode 2)
Air date: 1981-10-03
Runtime: 60 min
Herbie Rides Again (1) (Episode 3)
Air date: 1981-10-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: In this 1974 theatrical sequel to the 1969 film The Love Bug, an aging widow schemes to save her house from being destroyed by the sinister Alonzo Hawk. She enlists the aid of two humans and Herbie to do so.
Herbie Rides Again (2) (Episode 4)
Air date: 1981-10-17
Runtime: 60 min
A Disney Halloween (Episode 5)
Air date: 1981-10-24
Runtime: 60 min
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark (1) (Episode 6)
Air date: 1981-10-31
Runtime: 60 min
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark (2) (Episode 7)
Air date: 1981-11-07
Runtime: 60 min
A Disney Storybook (1) (Episode 8)
Air date: 1981-11-14
Runtime: 60 min
A Disney Storybook (2) (Episode 9)
Air date: 1981-11-21
Runtime: 60 min
The Cherokee Trail (Episode 10)
Air date: 1981-11-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Based on Louis Lamoure's Book of the same name, about a small group of settlers trying to start a coachline in the west.
A Magical Disney Christmas (Episode 11)
Air date: 1981-12-05
Runtime: 60 min
Walt Disney...One Man's Dream (Episode 12) 7.0
Air date: 1981-12-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: This two-hour installment pays tribute to the creativity of Walt Disney with dramatized segments of his life and his creations. It also gives viewers a preview look at EPCOT Center, under construction in Florida at Disney World.
Man's Hunting Instinct (Episode 13)
Air date: 1982-01-02
Runtime: 60 min
Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang (Episode 14)
Air date: 1982-01-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A remake to the 1975 feature film. Donavan arrives in town and soon finds he is the legal guardian to two kids Clovis and Celia. He tries to decline but the sheriff insists Donavan takes them into his care.Donavan complains that he needs help, so the sheriff helpfully finds voulenteers - he releases two crook's from his jail to help Donavan - Theadore and Amos.
Donald and José, Olé! (Episode 15)
Air date: 1982-01-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A compilation of classic cartoons focusing on Latin America.
The Cat from Outer Space (1) (Episode 16)
Air date: 1982-01-30
Runtime: 60 min
The Cat from Outer Space (2) (Episode 17)
Air date: 1982-02-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that has special powers, including the ability to allow the cat to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and needs the help of a man named Frank in order to reclaim and repair his ship to get back home.
A Disney Valentine (Episode 18)
Air date: 1982-02-13
Runtime: 60 min
Beyond Witch Mountain (Episode 19)
Air date: 1982-02-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tia and Tony follow their Uncle Bene to Earth in his attempts to find his long-lost-grandson. Bolt discovers that Tia and Tony have returned and he sends out Deranian to catch Jason O' Day so he can lead Bolt and Deranian to Tia and Tony. Uncle Bene is telling the kids that they must go back to their planet while he searches for his grandson. His grandson was on a nature walk with his class when a bridge broke and Gregory, Uncle Bene's grandson, moved a big log over to his class with his powers so they could grasp it and they could climb up to safety. Tia and Tony refuse to leave and Uncle Bene dies because of his old age and he lets them search for his grandson. Tia and Tony go to Jason O' Day who agrees to help them find Gregory. When they stop to buy Tia and Tony some clothes, Jason goes back to his car and he's kidnapped by Deranian and Bolt. They give him a drink that makes him drunk and Jason tells them where the kids are. The kids come to Bolt's mansion to re
A Spaceman in King Arthur's Court (1) (Episode 20)
Air date: 1982-02-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highly entertaining 1970's update of the Mark Twain classic ""A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"". This time round oddball astronaut Dennis Dugan & his look-alike robot are onboard a NASA spacecraft when they are zapped back in time and into King Arthur's Camelot. Laughs, action & romance abound in this enjoyable medieval sci-fi romp.
A Spaceman in King Arthur's Court (2) (Episode 21)
Air date: 1982-03-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highly entertaining 1970's update of the Mark Twain classic ""A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"". This time round oddball astronaut Dennis Dugan & his look-alike robot are onboard a NASA spacecraft when they are zapped back in time and into King Arthur's Camelot. Laughs, action & romance abound in this enjoyable medieval sci-fi romp.
The Adventures of Pollyanna (Episode 22) 9.0
Air date: 1982-04-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Pollyanna comes to stay with her aunt, Polly Harrington, the most powerful woman in the town of Harrington. Aunt Polly wants her to concentrate on her studies but Pollyanna would rather make friends with the orphan kids. One day, a woman named Widow Jenn comes to town and Pollyanna, along with other citizens, try to spyon her because of a rumor going around.
A Disney Vacation (Episode 23)
Air date: 1982-05-01
Runtime: 60 min
Pluto and His Friends (Episode 24)
Air date: 1982-07-31
Runtime: 60 min
