Walt Disney's "The Truth About Mother Goose" Season 10 Ep 7

[@snakes3425]

City Official (As he's led to the gallows): What didn't you like the estate? Henry VIII: If it had just been the missing gift, I would go easy on you. But you gave me a raspberry pie...I hate raspberries.

[@jackbuckley7816]

I remember this as a child in the 60's. I knew nothing of the studio's production history at that young age; as a result, I hadn't a clue that new animation was created to act as intros & transitions for the old. I was too young to detect the difference between modern TV animation & the original full-fledged movie animation from the studio's archives. This episode answered many lingering questions I'd had over the years as to the show's construction, with Walt's appearances before & after the show, commericals, previews for the next episode, move trailers at the end, etc. So much fun to see, from a lifetime ago in a long-vanished era of innocence. What I'd really like to see now is the intro NBC newscaster Chet Huntley did on the 1st show to air after Walt's death earlier in the week. I remember it clearly even after all these years, though not the precise words or length of the commentary. It's never aired or been available for viewing since. Hopefully, someday.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

I believe Dean Jones also appeared in that introduction you refer to, the first episode following Walt’s passing, which was Disneyland Around the Seasons from December 18th, 1966. I wish that intro was available. Many would love to see it!

[@jackbuckley7816]

@@keepingwaltindisney I've no recollection of Dean Jones' appearance on that episode but I recently learned also that Dick Van Dyke was on it, too, after Huntley spoke, I believe. Makes sense, though, since Jones was such a Disney fixture back then. I recall Jones hosting the Disney Sunday show on the 40th anniversary of MM in '68, which I'd also like to see again!

[@keepingwaltindisney]

@@jackbuckley7816 oh! You’re right! It was Dick Van Dyke…not Jones! My mistake!

[@keepingwaltindisney]

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[@jimfanningstulgeywoodtv4685]

Thanks so much for posting this! Judging by the trailer for Follow Me, Boys!, this particular broadcast is from December 25, 1966. Walt had died only 10 days earlier on December 15, 1966.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

You got the date correct! Must’ve been tough to watch this when it aired on that day! Thanks for the noteworthy contribution, Jim!

[@jimfanningstulgeywoodtv4685]

@@keepingwaltindisney I can't even imagine watching this on Christmas Day of *that* year. Thanks for your kind comment!

[@systemoperator]

This special I’ve actually been looking for to see the first half of it. Not many people know of the footage of Ludwig and Herman over there. In fact, that’s what I was looking for for my project entitled “Hermannocchio” and other projects of mine starring Herman. The second half’s great, and I have fond memories seeing that on VHS. Fun fact, the second half was split up from this special and show on its own for all its VHS releases. The first time happening on May 31st, 1988 as part of the Walt Disney Mini-Classics, which is my favorite release of that special

[@keepingwaltindisney]

The second half you speak of is Mickey and the Beanstalk which has had a few re-releases since its debut in the feature, “Fun and Fancy Free” (Edgar Bergen provided the original narration). Sterling Holloway also provided the narration on those VHS releases you mention.

[@systemoperator]

I know that

[@keepingwaltindisney]

@@systemoperator But others reading may not, which is why I share it. The same reason you shared you’re initial comment.

[@impr3ssion]

Would have sworn there was a special that included this plus a bit about Bluebeard that scared me as a kid. Am I just imagining that?

[@mattheweskender7781]

The sword in the stone reference 17:54

[@victorbjorgman2002]

More like recycled scene.

[@ryandalton2834]

@@victorbjorgman2002I thought those knights looked familiar

[@SouthJerseySam]

Well the animation of the knights jousting were actually bits from the Headless Horseman sequence in "Ichabod & Mr. Toad", reused for this, then reused for the same jousting sequence in "Sword in the Stone". In fact the cartoon "The Truth about Mother Goose" was originally released in 1957, while this Disney special was released one month before "Sword in the Stone came out in theaters.

[@filmsforallnations]

The scene with Willie the Giant tearing the roof off of Edgar Bergen’s house and then Willie searching for Mickey Mouse in Hollywood was recycled and used in so many Disneyland TV episodes.

[@briandonegan8480]

I am assuming there was no episode that aired the next week in the aftermath of JFK's assassination?

[@michaelharrington4503]

The opening with Walt was never shown when this program was shown on the Disney Channel!

[@keepingwaltindisney]

Cool! That’s why I uploaded it, despite the quality and bounciness of the picture…

[@AndrewsMagicandMore]

Walt's closing remarks for this episode was also deleted from the print of the episode aired on The Disney Channel.

[@GinoBautista123]

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[@alessandrogiordano8853]

28:36 Mickey Mouse: Oh, my gosh. Professor, what happened to you? Are you OK? Ludwig von Drake: The giant is real. Herman was right!! Willie is real!! Mickey Mouse: Willie is real? And who is Herman? Herman the Bootle Beetle: Me. (Hiccups). But it's a only imagination!! Goofy: Gorsh, Mickey, do you know what the hell happened around here? Mickey Mouse: I don't know, Goofy, but I think Willie come here to look for me and ask professore Drake about me. Donald Duck: Well, I guess you're right. Sometimes, fairy tales are good but too dangerous to believe it!! Mickey Mouse: For once, I agree with you. Come on, guys, let's bring him to the hospital!! Donald Duck and Goofy: Got it, Mickey!!

[@karabenson]

Oh, Mr. Von Drake.

[@ryandalton2834]

The second half of this episode @ 23:52 was used in one of Walt Disney’s Mini Classics VHS: “Mickey and the Beanstalk”

[@theadaptationstationmaster]

At 7:09 did Von Drake just admit to being a cannibal? 😆

[@keepingwaltindisney]

😂😂😂

[@skellington8090]

Yes. Yes he did. Looks like he’s got some serious explaining to do!

[@Alyssia941]

I was wondering that

[@brandon074]

Great video. The actual commercials from the 1960s are just as annoying as the ones today.

[@Proto-Tytan]

0:29 Well, Little Jack is gone. At dreamworks, there’s Big Jack Horner!

[@screwthenet]

Awesome..Subbed! Happy new year and be well ^

[@keepingwaltindisney]

Thanks!!! Happy New Year!

[@katrodriguez2410]

23:52 back in the story of Mickey and the beanstalk

[@katrodriguez2410]

23:52 the part reminds me about the opening scene of Mickey and the beanstalk!

[@karabenson]

Mr. Von Drake, speak to me. Speak to me

[@RitTran-yx6fe]

The sword in the stone 17:54

[@misterartist1603]

Wasn't there also an rca commercial in the middle of the mickey segment

[@keepingwaltindisney]

Yes, I believe so, but I didn’t include it. My apologies.

[@cartoon-nw1vh]

17:55

[@ryandalton2834]

The Sword in the Stone