List of Walt Disney anthology television series episodes (seasons 1–29)

Walt Disney's Disneyland episodes

The original incarnation of the anthology series was conceived as a means to fund development and construction of Disneyland, the television program originally focused on and highlighted the original four lands of the park. Frontierland (original episodes)Frontierland (Feature films)TomorrowlandThe Tomorrowland episodes made an extensive use of animationAdventureland (TV episodes)Adventureland (Feature films)Fantasyland (animation)Fantasyland (Theme Park Episode) Fantasyland (TV episode) Fantasyland (Feature films)

Season 1 (1954–1955)

Episode # Title Original airdate Notes 1 The Disneyland Story October 27, 1954Despite being split TV program with clear first and second half it was originally aired as part of the Fantasyland.

In the first half of the program provides an insight into the anthology TV series structure and its four thematic lands. The second half of the show presents a tribute to Mickey Mouse in which Walt goes behind the album of Mickey Mouse shorts. No original animation was produced for this episode.First episode hosted by Walt Disney Nominated for an Emmy Award for Best New Television Personality for Walt Disney. 2 Alice in Wonderland November 3, 1954Animated episodeHosted by Walt DisneyArchival footage from the following theatrical feature is included: Alice in Wonderland (1951) in condensed form. 3 Prairie / Seal Island November 10, 1954Nature Fantasy Film. Which primarily re-edits footage from four of Disney's True-Life Adventure theatrical releases. 4 The Donald Duck Story November 17, 1954Animated Episode (Donald Duck at Disney Studio)Hosted by Walt DisneyArchival clips from the following theatrical shorts were included: Orphan's Benefit (1941), Honey Harvester (1949), Tea For Two Hundred (1948), Donald's Dream Voice (1948) Three For Breakfast (1948) The Lone Chipmunks (1954) and Donald's Crime (1945) Although it features original animation, the episode lacks a single narrative continuity. Instead, this new footage is used to expand or altering the happenings on existing animated shorts. 5 So Dear to My Heart November 24, 1954 Frontierland episodeHosted by Walt DisneyArchival footage from the following theatrical feature is included: So Dear to My Heart (1948) in condensed form. 6 A Story of Dogs December 1, 1954 Animation Behind the Scenes & Behind the album/Book of Pluto Episode Hosted by Walt Disney Archival clips from the following theatrical Feature were included: Lady and the Tramp (1955) Archival clips from the following theatrical shorts were included: Beach Picnic (1939) Lend A Paw (1941) and The Legend Of Coyote Rock (1945) 7 Operation Undersea December 8, 1954Behind the scenes Episode.Walt Disney takes viewers on a rare dive-through the filming for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. (1954). The episode also includes History of Diving animation sequence. 8 Davy Crockett: Indian Fighter December 15, 1954 Davy Crockett Western TV mini-series Episode 1 of 5.Animated maps and sequence are used to explain the Indian fights. Later released theatrically as part of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier. 9 A Present for Donald December 22, 1954Animated episodeHosted by Donald DuckArchival footage from the following theatrical feature is included: The Three Caballeros (1944) in condensed form with an alternative ending. 10 Cameras in Africa / Beaver Valley December 29, 1954Despite being split TV program with clear first and second half it was originally aired as part of the Adventureland. In the first half of the program was filmed as behind the scenes look at the production of True-Life Adventures feature film African Lion. The second half of the program featured one of the films from the series In Beaver Valley. 11 Treasure Island January 5, 1955A Historical Drama feature film from 1950, serialized version in two parts. 12 January 12, 1955 13 Monsters of the Deep January 19, 1955Behind the scenes Episode. Walt Disney takes viewers on a rare dive-through the filming for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. (1954). The episode also includes fully animated but deleted The Giant Squid animation sequence and under and discussion of various sea monsters. Archival footage from the following theatrical feature is included: Fantasia-Rite Of Spring (1940), Pinocchio (1940) 14 Davy Crockett Goes to Congress January 26, 1955Davy Crockett, Western TV mini-series episode 2 of 5. later released theatrically as part of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier. 15 Wind in the Willows February 2, 1955 Animated episodeHosted by Walt Disney Archival footage from the following theatrical feature is included: The Reluctant Dragon - the Animation (1941) and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad-Wind in the Willows(1949).Note: No original animation was produced for this program. 16 A Progress Report / Nature's Half Acre February 9, 1955Despite being split TV program with clear first and second half it was originally aired as part of the Adventureland. In the first half of the program provides an insight into the progress report from the Disneyland Theme Park. The second half of the program featured True-Life Adventure short film Nature's Half Acre. 17 Cavalcade of Songs February 16, 1955 Animation Behind the Scenes Episode.Hosted by Walt DisneyArchival clips from the following theatrical shorts were included: The Three Little Pigs (1933), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and Song of the South (1946)Considering the nature of this episode no original animation was produced. 18 Davy Crockett at the Alamo February 23, 1955Davy Crockett Western TV mini-series episode 3 of 5. Animated maps are used to explain the siege at The Alamo. later released theatrically as part of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier. 19 From Aesop to Hans Christian Andersen March 2, 1955Animated episodeHosted by Walt DisneyArchival footage from the following theatrical feature is included: The Tortoise And The Hare (1935) The Country Cousin (1936), The Brave Little Tailor (1938) The Ugly Duckling (1939). Although it features original animation, the episode lacks a single continuous storyline. Instead, the new animation is used to expand upon scenes from the included shorts, rather than connecting them. 20 Man in Space March 9, 1955Tomorrowland TV episodeSpace ExploarationThe educational film All About Weightlessness was released in September 1964, its abridged version of this program. Later released theatrically in 1956 with Davy Crockett and the River Pirates, and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. 21 The Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland July 13, 1955Despite being split TV program with clear first and second half it was originally aired as part of the Fantasyland. In the first half of the program provides the preparation of the Grand opening of the Disneyland theme Park The second half of the show presents a tribute to Mickey Mouse in which Walt goes behind the album of Mickey Mouse shorts. No original animation was produced for this episode. It reuses the animated footage from earlier ABC episode The Disneyland Story (1954, TV)

Season 2 (1955–1956)

Episode # Title Original airdate Notes 22 Dumbo September 14, 1955Animated episodeHosted by Walt DisneyArchival footage from the following theatrical feature is included: Dumbo (1941) in condensed form. 23 Behind the True-Life Cameras / Olympic Elk September 21, 1955Despite being split TV program with clear first and second half it was originally aired as part of the Adventureland. In the first half of the program was filmed as behind the scenes look at the production of True-Life Adventures series. The second half of the program featured one of the films from the series the Olympic Elk. 24 Jiminy Cricket Presents Bongo September 28, 1955Animated episodeHosted by Jiminy CricketCompilation episode which includes the following theatrical shorts: Chicken Little (1943), Figaro And Cleo (1943) and Fun and Fancy Free-Bongo (1947). 25 People and Places – Tiburon, Sardinia, Morocco / Icebreakers October 5, 1955Despite being split TV program with clear first and second half it was originally aired as part of the Adventureland. In the first half of the program included the Tiburon which was People & Places short which was never completed. The second half of the program featured sequences from: The Blue Men of Morocco (1957), Sardinia (1956) and Men Against the Arctic (1955) 26 The Adventures of Mickey Mouse October 12, 1955Animation Episode Behind the album/books of Mickey Mouse Episode.Hosted by Walt DisneyArchival clips from the following theatrical shorts were included:The Band Concert (1935), Alpine Climbers (1936), Squatter's Rights (1946) and Fun and Fancy Free-Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) Re-aired in 1980 and re-titled Mickey's Greatest Adventures, where The Band Concert (1935) is replaced with Mickey's Trailer (1938). Although it features original animation, the episode lacks a single continuous storyline. Instead, the new animation is used to expand upon scenes from the included shorts, rather than connecting them. 27 The Story of the Silly Symphony October 19, 1955Animated episodeHosted by Walt DisneyArchival footage from the following theatrical feature is included: Flowers And Trees (1932), The Practical Pig (1939), Three Orphan Kittens (1935), Little Hiawatha (1937), The Old Mill (1937) and Ferdinand The Bull (1938). Although it features original animation, the episode lacks a single continuous storyline. Instead, the new animation is used to expand upon scenes from the included shorts, rather than connecting them. 28 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow October 26, 1955Animated episodeHosted by Walt Disney throughoutArchival clips from the following theatrical shorts were included: The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr. Toad-The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow (1949)