Douglas aircraft sponsored rocket to the moon from 1962 until 1966. Spy in the sky is an episode of walt disneys wonderful world of color. In the 1960s, keith moved into disney films and television, acting in moon pilot 1962. Some of these titles do end up rereleased later as general retail releases or as part of the disney movie rewards, found here, but not all of them have.
Released 1962, moon pilot stars tomtryon, briankeith, edmondobrien, danysaval the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 38 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which compiled. Bedknobs and broomsticks is a stage musical based on the 1971 walt disney film and the stories by mary norton. Visit the tommy kirk page at brians drivein theater for photos, biography and filmography information, and dvd and memorabilia sources for actor tommy kirk. The wonderful world of disney color dvd almost angels 1962 r1. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very. All the movies and tv shows not on disney plus right now ign.
Tom tryon, brian keith, edmond obrien, dany saval, tommy kirk, bob sweeney, bert remsen. He worked steadily in television through the 1990s. Brian keith born robert alba keith, november 14, 1921 june 24, 1997 was an american film, television and stage actor who in his sixdecadelong career gained recognition for his work in movies such as the disney family film the parent trap 1961, the comedy the russians are coming, the russians are coming 1966, and the adventure saga the wind and the lion 1975, in which he. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. Disney kept kirk busy, putting him in support parts the musical babes in toyland 1962, as the geeky assistant of edd wynn, and the satirical comedy moon pilot 1962. On the harvey, disney production schedule freedom subject by a. In july 1999 the barn, which was the centerpiece of walts miniature backyard railroad, was relocated from the familys holmby hills property to griffith park. A veteran television a veteran television actress, kulp is probably best known as jane hathaway on the longrunning series the beverly hillbillies.
The beloved space age sitcom, which debuted on sept. Both these films were box office disappointments and would have been better had kirk been given more to do or, come to think of it, played the male lead, instead of tommy. He first joined disney in july 1937 as an animator and worked on such features as saludos amigos, victory through air power, the three caballeros, make mine music and peter pan. Disney child actor tommy kirk got his start in the 1950s and made the transition to beach movies and bmovies in the 1960s. Edmond obrien full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Moon pilot 1962 son of flubber 1963 charlie, the lonesome cougar 1967. Rare disney movie for sale in saint augustine, fl 2s9fnt. His disney film roles include harry tupper in toby tyler 1960, sen. Photo by werner weiss, 2006 moonliner in the 1955 model at disneyland the first 50 magical years. The federal bureau of investigation protested to walt disney about their portrayal in the film. Terminally ill with lung cancer, keith took his own life in june 1997 at the age of 75. In this engaging disney scifi comedy, tom tryon plays an astronaut who is ordered to keep his upcoming moon flight a secret. Actress rhoda williams, the voice of drizella in disney s 1950 animated cinderella, passes away at age 75 in oregon.
The film is based on robert buckners 1960 novel starfire and reflects disney s interest in americas space program during john f. Moon pilot film richmond talbot, a young space scientist, is tricked into volunteering for a space trip to the moon. Moon pilot had its worldwide debut on april 5, 1962, just a few days before soviet yuri gargarin became the first human in outer space. After charley the chimp successfully orbits the moon, its a space race against time as a reluctant volunteer becomes next in line. Walt disney studios got in on the space race with its delightful science fiction comedy moon pilot in 1962. Most of walt disney s live action films were period films, but by the early 1960s he had produced a handful of modern comedy films.
With tom tryon, brian keith, edmond obrien, dany saval. Richmond talbot tom tryon is selected to be the first astronaut on the moon, the u. While on a plane, tryon is approached by lovely and mysterious dany. The wonderful world of disney color dvd almost angels 1962. His movies for disney included bon voyage, the moonspinners, summer magic, the adventures of bullwhip griffin. While on a call sheriff corbin is killed by the headless horseman which. Tom tryon january 14, 1926 september 4, 1991 was an american film and television actor, bestknown for playing the title role in the film the cardinal 1963 and the walt disney television character texas john slaughter 19581961. They span the entire production history of the walt disney studios and include titles originally released to theaters, tv shows and tv films, live action. Peter mcenery plays opposite hayley mills in his first of two disney films. Its based on a serial from the sunday evening post called starfire by robert bruckner, which was packaged as a novel to go along with the film release. This neverbeforeseen video remixes rare retro footage from disneys groundbreaking 1955 man and the moon tv program. Away on a short leave before an upcoming moon launch, a nasa astronaut disappears and is feared kidnapped when the security services learn about his friendship with a suspected foreign female spy.
E una commedia fantascientifica prodotta dalla walt disney, con accenti. This was the kennedy era after all, and disney didnt make that many satires. Disney also produced an episode for their television show that was a behind the scenes. Feb 27, 2020 though disney hoped it would be a hit, many have called it one of the studios worst movies ever. Moon pilot premiered on february 9th, 1962 and entered wide. Some of these may have been sold in the past, and others may. D isney legend, animator and engineer bill justice is born in dayton, ohio. Reviews were generally positive, though they found the humor relatively juvenile, and the film turned a modest profit. Here the space program gets the treatment when a mischievous monkey. The legend of lobo 1962 available on amazon marketplace superdad 1973 available on amazon marketplace wave 16 july 2008 the monkeys uncle 1965 available on amazon marketplace moon pilot 1962 available on amazon marketplace so dear to my heart 1949 available on amazon marketplace not quite a wave august 2008.
Today, in conjunction with the other units of the walt disney studios, walt disney pictures is classified as one of hollywoods big six film studios. The redandwhite twa moonliner was the icon for tomorrowland. Moon pilot 1962 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Moon pilot is a 1962 american technicolor science fiction satirical comedy film from walt disney productions, released through buena vista distribution, directed by james neilson, and starring tom tryon, brian keith, edmond obrien, dany saval, and tommy kirk. It explains how satellites would help us predict and even control the weather. His one starring role during this time was for escapade in florence 1962, which didnt have a north american theatrical release, being shown as a twopart episode of. Moon pilot 1962 brian keith mosbys maurauders aka willie and the yanks. Premiered on february 9, 1962, general release on april 5, 1962. Based on robert buckners 1960 novel starfire, it was directed by james neilson and reflects disney s interest in americas early space program during the john f. The writing was poor, the production value was low, and the acting was cold. The fiercely organized plans of his mission director go hysterically awry when a beautiful spy appears.
Moon pilot is an uproarious satirical comedy from the disney folks, who arent generally known for their social criticism. Based on robert buckners 1960 novel starfire, it is the first sciencefiction movie produced by disney. Brian keith born robert alba keith, november 14, 1921 june 24, 1997 was an american film, television and stage actor who in his sixdecadelong career gained recognition for his work in movies such as the disney family film the parent trap 1961, the comedy the russians are coming, the russians are coming 1966, and the adventure saga the wind and the lion 1975, in which he portrayed. From the archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the silverbanks pictures collection.
Hansen 1962 the detectives joel shackfield 1961 1962. Popular in the absentminded professor 1961, tommy was given only brief cameos in babes in toyland 1961 and moon pilot 1962, and a reprise role in son of flubber 1963. Actor tom bosley, best known for portraying howard cunningham on the longrunning abc sitcom. Dressed to kill full movie basil rathbone nigel bruce tcc ai color duration. The magical world of disney spy in the sky tv episode. Over 500 disneyowned films and shows missing from disney. Moon pilot is a 98 minute technicolor science fiction satirical comedy released in 1962 by buena vista distribution. Tom tryon, actor and author, dons a space suit as he poses at cape canaveral for this 1962 publicity photo for moon pilot, walt disneys comedy about an astronaut who falls in love with a beautiful alien dany saval. Moon pilot 1962 walt disney studios got in on the space race with its delightful science fiction comedy moon pilot in 1962. Strap in for a rollicking ride to the early days of space travel, and lift off with comedy at the controls.
Son of flubber 1963 miracle of the white stallions 1963 savage sam 1963 sequel to old yeller. James neilson was brought on to direct, who had previously worked on bon voyage. He later became a writer and authored several science fiction, horror and mystery novels. Williams was also the voice and model for the audioanimatronic mother and teenage daughter at the general electric carousel of progress at disneyland from 19641973. Though disney hoped it would be a hit, many have called it one of the studios worst movies ever. A full episode of wonderful world of color was devoted to promoting the film. Moon pilot 1962 reedited into a twopart television presentation. The waltz king 1963 a tiger walks 1964 the misadventures of.
It is reported that attendance for the opening of disney s california adventure park on february 8, fell far below the estimate of 33,000. Strap in for a rollicking ride as charley the chimp successfully orbits the moon in a wacky space race against time and espionage. Most of walt disneys live action films were period films, but by the early 1960s he had produced a handful of modern comedy films. Films 1940 little old new york 20th century fox pinocchio disney is generally released. Moon pilot the 1962 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Edmond obrien list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Vanneman, a tiger walks as sheriff pete williams, those calloways as cam calloway, and ten who dared portraying william bill dunn.
Tcc timeless classics now in color recommended for you. Unsolved mysteries hosted by robert stack season 112 dvd. His liveaction disney film credits include the parent trap as mitch evers the father of twin daughters, moon pilot playing maj. Tom tryon, brian keith, edmond obrien, tommy kirk, james neilson. Spy in the sky is an episode of walt disney s wonderful world of color. Growing up in indianapolis, indiana, he moved to california in 1935.
Jun 19, 20 comic adventure awaits the willard family when harry fred macmurray packs up the wife and kids and sets sail on a longawaited dream vacation to romantic france. Tom tyron texas john slaughteris good as the astronaut but french actress dany. Buena vista distribution company 1962 usa theatrical disney channel 1983 usa tv as the disney channel walt disney home video west germany vhs other companies. Richmond talbot inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the. Today, in conjunction with the other units of the walt disney studios, walt disney pictures is. The story begins when hapless astronaut richmond talbot tom tryon is inadvertently chosen to make the first manned flight to orbit the moon following.
The story begins when hapless astronaut richmond talbot tom tryon is inadvertently chosen to make the first manned flight to orbit the moon following the successful space journey of charlie the chimp. Moon pilot space flight technician 1962 the gertrude berg show dr. Michael dyne adapted the screenplay for his only disney film. Disney s comedy film moon pilot debuts at radio city music hall in new york city. Disney also produced an episode for their television show that was a behind the. Disney dvds released in 2008 the ultimate guide to disney dvd. What sets moon pilot apart is that it is somewhat political.
Sep 23, 2012 the beloved space age sitcom, which debuted on sept. The film is based on a 1962 novel of the same name by mary stewart. The soundtrack is from the fourth and final season of the disney channel series. F ilm director, screenwriter, and actor tom mccarthy is born in new providence, new jersey.
Sherman, new songs and additional music and lyrics by neil bartram and book by brian hill. United states air force our sincere appreciation to. So too was moon pilot 1962, a satirical comedy for disney where kirk played the younger brother of tom tryon. Moon pilot is a 1962 american technicolor science fiction satirical comedy film from walt. Moon pilot 1962 a satirical comedy about an air force captain played by tom tryon who inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. Diabolique said both these films were box office disappointments and would have been better had kirk been given more to do or, come to think of it, played the male lead, instead of tommy sands and tom tryon respectively. The division is based at the walt disney studios and is the main producer of liveaction feature films within the the walt disney studios unit. An air force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. On a last visit to see his mother he is contacted by lyrae, a messenger from a planet off in space.
Disney movie club exclusives are exclusive titles sold only via the disney movie club. They know everything and want to help america get there before the russians. Ichabod crane awakens in modern sleepy hollow and realizes that evil has came with him. It was to have been directed and choreographed by rachel rockwell before her death on may 26, 2018. After charley the chimp successfully orbits the moon, its a space race against time as. Parent trap, and played a space nutritionist in the 1962 comedy moon pilot.
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