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 29)
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1) (Episode 1)
Air date: 1982-09-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Amos and Theodore the two bumbling outlaw wannabees from The Apple Dumpling Gang are back. They are trying to make it on their own. When they arrive at the town they are going to, all sorts of things go awry. They accidentally subdue the town's legendary lawman, Wooly Bill Hitchcock thus enraging him into tracking them down. They also are accused of bank robbery. And they ""enlist"" in the army, and burn down the fort. Amid all this the army is beseiged by someone stealing their supplies.
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (2) (Episode 2)
Air date: 1982-10-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Amos and Theodore the two bumbling outlaw wannabees from The Apple Dumpling Gang are back. They are trying to make it on their own. When they arrive at the town they are going to, all sorts of things go awry. They accidentally subdue the town's legendary lawman, Wooly Bill Hitchcock thus enraging him into tracking them down. They also are accused of bank robbery. And they ""enlist"" in the army, and burn down the fort. Amid all this the army is beseiged by someone stealing their supplies.
Freaky Friday (1) (Episode 3)
Air date: 1982-10-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Schoolgirl Annabel is hassled by her mother, and Mrs. Andrews is annoyed with her daughter, Annabel. They both think that the other has an easy life. On a normal Friday morning, both complain about each other and wish they could have the easy life of their daughter/mother for just one day and their wishes come true as a bit of magic puts Annabel in Mrs. Andrews' body and vice versa. They both have a Freaky Friday.
Freaky Friday (2) (Episode 4)
Air date: 1982-10-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Schoolgirl Annabel is hassled by her mother, and Mrs. Andrews is annoyed with her daughter, Annabel. They both think that the other has an easy life. On a normal Friday morning, both complain about each other and wish they could have the easy life of their daughter/mother for just one day and their wishes come true as a bit of magic puts Annabel in Mrs. Andrews' body and vice versa. They both have a Freaky Friday.
ECPOT Center: The Opening Celebration (Episode 5)
Air date: 1982-10-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Opening of Epcot Center , Disneys newest Theme Park Opens, with lots of celebrity's on hand.
Disney's Halloween Treat (Episode 6)
Air date: 1982-10-30
Runtime: 60 min
No Deposit, No Return (1) (Episode 7)
Air date: 1982-11-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Two would-be safe-crackers `sort of' kidnap the two grandchildren of millionaire J. W. Osborne. In a story somewhat reminiscent of O. Henry's The Ransom of Red Chief, the ransom amount keeps getting smaller as the two children have the best vacation from boarding school ever with their two new friends.
No Deposit, No Return (2) (Episode 8)
Air date: 1982-11-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Two would-be safe-crackers `sort of' kidnap the two grandchildren of millionaire J. W. Osborne. In a story somewhat reminiscent of O. Henry's The Ransom of Red Chief, the ransom amount keeps getting smaller as the two children have the best vacation from boarding school ever with their two new friends.
Blackbeard's Ghost (1) (Episode 9)
Air date: 1982-11-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: In this comedy, Peter Ustinov is the famous pirate's ghost that returns to our time. Blackbeard has been cursed by his last wife who was a notorious witch, so that he will never die. The only way to ""break"" the curse is to do (for once in his life) a good act. Is the famous pirate able to do something good?
Blackbeard's Ghost (2) (Episode 10)
Air date: 1982-11-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: In this comedy, Peter Ustinov is the famous pirate's ghost that returns to our time. Blackbeard has been cursed by his last wife who was a notorious witch, so that he will never die. The only way to ""break"" the curse is to do (for once in his life) a good act. Is the famous pirate able to do something good?
A Disney Christmas Gift (Episode 11)
Air date: 1982-12-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: This episode uses clips from Peter Pan, The Sword in the Stone, Cinderella, and various short cartoons, plus stop-motion footage of Disney toys and wintertime footage of theme parks, to wish viewers a merry Christmas.
Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Episode 12)
Air date: 1982-12-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: This is an airing of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, Too.
Walt Disney's Mickey and Donald (Episode 13)
Air date: 1983-01-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: This is a compilation of several theatrical short cartoons featuring either Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck.
Wold's Greatest Athlete (1) (Episode 14)
Air date: 1983-01-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Coach Archer is has not won anything in any sport that his school has participated during his tenure. Now the head of the Alumni Association, who was one of the people who endorsed him for the job, feels like Archer is making him look bad. He then tells him that this coming season is the last on his contract and will be his ""last"" unless he turns things around. He and his assistant, Milo go to Africa for a little vacation. While there they discover a man named Nanu, who grew up in the jungle after his missionary parents died, and who is also by all aspects the greatest athlete in the world. And if Archer can get him back to the States, he can save his job. However, Nanu is happy where he is. So Archer tricks him into doing an act by jungle law obligates him to be with Archer. When they arrive Archer gets him into the school and gets him a tutor, Jane. The two of them fall for each other the moment they meet each other. This does not make Leopold, her former boyfriend, very happy, so he
World's Greatest Athlete (2) (Episode 15)
Air date: 1983-01-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Coach Archer is has not won anything in any sport that his school has participated during his tenure. Now the head of the Alumni Association, who was one of the people who endorsed him for the job, feels like Archer is making him look bad. He then tells him that this coming season is the last on his contract and will be his ""last"" unless he turns things around. He and his assistant, Milo go to Africa for a little vacation. While there they discover a man named Nanu, who grew up in the jungle after his missionary parents died, and who is also by all aspects the greatest athlete in the world. And if Archer can get him back to the States, he can save his job. However, Nanu is happy where he is. So Archer tricks him into doing an act by jungle law obligates him to be with Archer. When they arrive Archer gets him into the school and gets him a tutor, Jane. The two of them fall for each other the moment they meet each other. This does not make Leopold, her former boyfriend, very happy, so he
Ferdinand the Bull and Mickey (Episode 16)
Air date: 1983-01-18
Runtime: 60 min
A Valentine from Disney (Episode 17)
Air date: 1983-02-08
Runtime: 60 min
Mickey and Donald Kidding Around (Episode 18)
Air date: 1983-05-03
Runtime: 60 min
