This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977. In this episode I discuss his work on several live action films including 1962’s The Legend of Lobo and 1963’s TheIncredible Journey.
You can watch One Day at Beetle Rock here on The Classic Disney TV Channel.
You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to see images of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams, who willjoin me in the last part of the series.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977. In this episode I discuss Algar’s work on the True-Life Adventure series and on Grand Canyon (1958) and thelive-action film Ten Who Dared (1960).
For the Disneyland television episodes I mentioned, please visit the following YouTube page: The Classic Disney TV Channel.
Sounds heard this episode are from xeno-canto.org in order: African lion, African elephant, hippopotamus, Mottled Owl, and Soundscape (Australia).
You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to see images of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams, who willjoin me in the last part of the series.
Please follow myself and the show onInstagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuingmy series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977.
In this episode I discuss Algar’s work as a director for 1949’s The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and work on the True-Life Adventure series.
You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to see images of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams, who willjoin me in the last part of the series.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram@spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
All sounds in the episode are retrievedfrom xeno-canto.org: yellow-breastedchat, grasshopper sparrow, Canada Goose, American Bison, and vesper sparrow.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977. In this episode I discuss his work on several full-length animated films: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Fantasia (1940), and Bambi (1942).
You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to see images of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams, who willjoin me in the last part of the series.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on the Internet Archive here. First and second mid-roll sounds are available from pixabay.com here.
This week on Walt’s Oasis I feature three animals who reside at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom.
The first is the Cotton-Top Tamarin located in the Discovery Island section of the Park. Next is the Grevy’s Zebra which are located on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in the African section of the Park. Finally, I feature the Wallaby who reside in the Oasis section of Animal Kingdom.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and Outro sounds “Amazon Jungle Morning” are available on Pixabay here. First mid-roll sounds “Maasai Camp Nature Sounds” are available on Pixabay here. Second mid-roll sounds “Kookaburras in the Victoria Bush” are available on Pixabay here.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry. In this episode, Iam joined by guest Tom Sito.
I was previously joined by Tom in episode 33. In that episode we discussed his work on films including The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Fantasia 2000. Tom’s work in the world of animation outside of Disney includes serving as a storyboard artist for 1998’s The Prince of Egypt and storyboard supervisor for Shrek. He is currently a Professor of Cinematic Practice at USC's George Lucas School of Cinematic Arts.
I would highly recommend visiting the VanceGerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry. In this episode, I am joined by guest John Ramirez.
John’s time with the Walt Disney company includes work as a story artist for 1997’s Hercules,1999’s Tarzan, and Toy Story 2. Beyond the world of animation, John has also worked in the field of theme park design, including for Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland. Other accomplishments include designing floats for the Pasadena Rose Parade (also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade). I will link to his website in the show notes which includes storyboards, concept designs, and more from projects around the world.
You can visit his website here.
I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry. In this episode, I am joined by guest Bruce Morris.
Bruce attended the California Institute of the Arts from 1975-1979 prior to joining the Walt Disney Studios. His time at the studio includes working in the Story Department for features including Pocahontas, Hercules, and Finding Nemo.
I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry. In this episode, I am joined by guest Brian P. McEntee who previously joined me in episode 57.
Brian’s career in animation includes work as Art Director for 1991’s Beauty and the Beast and Production Designer for 2002’s Ice Age.
I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry. In this episode, I am joined by guest Ron Clements, who shares memories of Vance and what he learned from him.
Ron Clements joined Disney in the 1970’s and directed seven films for the studio: The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog, and Moana.
I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry. In this episode, I am joined by guest John Musker, who shares memories of Vance and what he learned from him.
John Musker joined Disney in 1977 and co-directed seven films for the studio: The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog, and Moana.
I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry. In this episode, I feature Vance’s work in the story department on features including The Fox and the Hound (1981) and into the Disney Renaissance.
I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here; first mid-roll on Pixabay here; and second mid-roll sounds on Pixabay here.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry. In this episode, I feature Vance’s work in the story department on features including The Jungle Book (1967) and The Rescuers(1977).
I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here; first mid-roll on Pixabay here; and second mid-roll sounds on Pixabay here.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry. In this episode, I feature Vance’s early Disney career as a layout artist and work on the studio’s first two Winnie the Pooh Featurettes.
I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds available on Pixabay here; first mid-roll on Pixabay here; and second mid-roll sounds on Pixabay here.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I conclude my three-part series featuring the mountain lion. In this episode I feature the Florida Panther; and discuss several topics including the animal itself and viewing options like 2023’s Path of the Panther from National Geographic.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Sounds from Sound Dino available here.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my three-part series featuring the mountain lion. In this episode I discuss the mountain lion’s appearance in two live action films: 1967’s Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar & 1972’s Run, Cougar, Run. I also feature the Patagonia Puma, and two places on Disney+ where you can see more of the puma.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro sounds are from xeno-canto.org available here; and mid-roll and conclusion sounds are from xeno-canto.org available here.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my three-part series on the mountain lion. In this episode I discuss the animal itself, and their appearance in the 1954 True-Life Adventure film The Vanishing Prairie and in 1958’s Grand Canyon.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
All music heard is from Ferde Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite, and available on the Internet Archive here.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the 1938 Mickey Mouse short Brave Little Tailor.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro an Outro sounds accessible on Pixabay.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Dodie Smith, author of the 1956 book on which One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) is based.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro and outro sounds licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported available here.
This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my five-part series featuring writer, producer, director, and narrator Winston Hibler. In this episode I am joined by Missy Sutton, the daughter of Winston Hibler. Missy shares many wonderful memories of her father; as well as memories of her time working at the studio.
Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to waltoasis@gmail.com.
Intro sounds available on Pixabay here.