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 7)
Rapids Ahead/Bear Country (Episode 1)
Air date: 1960-10-16
Runtime: 60 min
Zorro: El Bandido (Episode 2)
Air date: 1960-10-30
Runtime: 60 min
Zorro: Adios El Cuchillo (Episode 3)
Air date: 1960-11-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Humiliated by Zorro and his famous Z, El Cuchillo goes back to Los Angeles to get his revenge.
Donald's Silver Anniversary (Episode 4)
Air date: 1960-11-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: In this installment, the studio celebrates the 25th anniversary of Donald Duck's show business premiere.
Moochie of Pop Warner Football (1) (Episode 5)
Air date: 1960-11-20
Runtime: 60 min
Moochie of Pop Warner Football (2) (Episode 6)
Air date: 1960-11-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: In the concluding episode of Walt Disney's 2-part miniseries Moochie of Pop Warner Football, the Peewees football team is set to play in a big title game held at Disneyland. Naturally, our hero Moochie Morgan (Kevin Corcoran) has his heart set on accompanying his teammates to Anaheim. Only one problem: If Moochie continues to get lousy grades in his American History class, he'll lose his eligibility. ""From Ticonderoga to Disneyland"" originally aired as part of the Walt Disney Presents anthology and was later serialized on the syndicated version of The Mickey Mouse Club.
Daniel Boone: The Warrior's Path (Episode 7) 10.0
Air date: 1960-12-04
Runtime: 60 min
Daniel Boone: And Chase the Buffalo (Episode 8)
Air date: 1960-12-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Boone and his family face the problems of civilization when a tax rebellion comes up.
Escape to Paradise/Water Birds (Episode 9)
Air date: 1960-12-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The first portion of this installment is a look at the making of the upcoming theatrical release Swiss Family Robinson. The film is being shot on location in Tobago in the West Indies, and all the cast and crew (and animals) must be brought to the island. The second portion is an edited version of the 1952 featurette Water Birds.
Zorro: The Postponed Wedding (Episode 10)
Air date: 1961-01-01
Runtime: 60 min
Swamp Fox: A Woman's Courage (Episode 11)
Air date: 1961-01-08
Runtime: 60 min
Swamp Fox: Horses for Greene (Episode 12)
Air date: 1961-01-15
Runtime: 60 min
A Salute to Father (Episode 13)
Air date: 1961-01-22
Runtime: 60 min
Texas John Slaughter: End of the Trail (Episode 14)
Air date: 1961-01-29
Runtime: 60 min
Texas John Slaughter: A Holster Full of Law (Episode 15)
Air date: 1961-02-05
Runtime: 60 min
Westward Ho the Wagons!: Ambush at Wagon Gap (Episode 16)
Air date: 1961-02-19
Runtime: 60 min
Westward Ho the Wagons!: White Man's Medicine (Episode 17)
Air date: 1961-02-26
Runtime: 60 min
The Coyote's Lament (Episode 18)
Air date: 1961-03-05
Runtime: 60 min
Daniel Boone: The Wilderness Road (Episode 19)
Air date: 1961-03-12
Runtime: 60 min
Daniel Boone: The Promised Land (Episode 20)
Air date: 1961-03-19
Runtime: 60 min
Zorro: Auld Acquaintance (Episode 21)
Air date: 1961-04-02
Runtime: 60 min
Battle for Survival (Episode 22)
Air date: 1961-04-09
Runtime: 60 min
Texas John Slaughter: A Trip to Tuscon (Episode 23)
Air date: 1961-04-16
Runtime: 60 min
Texas John Slaughter: Frank Clell's in Town (Episode 24)
Air date: 1961-04-23
Runtime: 60 min
Flash, the Teenage Otter (Episode 25)
Air date: 1961-04-30
Runtime: 60 min
Andrews' Raiders: Secret Mission (Episode 26)
Air date: 1961-05-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Filmed almost entirely at a Wisconsin game preserve, this episode of ""Walt Disney Presents"" was based on a book by Emil Liers. The program chronicles the early life and adventures of two otters, Flash and Fleta, and their close-knit family. Upon reaching their rebellious teen years, Flash strikes out on his own, experiencing all manner of exciting and life-threatening exploits, especially when coming in contact with that predatory species known as Man. But as the ""teaser"" to this episode tipped off a week in advance, Flash is ultimately and happily reunited with his loved ones. ""Flash, the Teenage Otter"" was released theatrically in 1961.
Andrews' Raiders: Escape to Nowhere (Episode 27)
Air date: 1961-05-14
Runtime: 60 min
Wonders of the Water Worlds (Episode 28)
Air date: 1961-05-21
Runtime: 60 min
Disneyland '61/Olympic Elk (Episode 29)
Air date: 1961-05-28
Runtime: 60 min
The Title Makers/Nature's Half Acre (Episode 30)
Air date: 1961-06-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The first half of this episode promotes the upcoming theatrical film The Parent Trap. The second half is taken from the episode A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre.
The Titlemakers/ Nature's Half Acre (Episode 31)
Air date: 1961-06-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The first half of this episode promotes the upcoming theatrical film The Parent Trap. The second half is taken from the episode A Progress Report/Nature's Half Acre.
