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Today's
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Walt
Disney Treasures: Disneyland USA
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Reviewed
by: |
David
Litton |
| Genre: |
Documentary
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| Video: |
1.33:1
full-frame |
| Audio: |
Dolby 2.0
Surround |
| Language: |
English |
| Subtitle: |
English
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| Length: |
N/A |
| Rating: |
Not Rated
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| Release
Date: |
12/04/2001
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| Studio: |
Walt
Disney Studios |
| Commentary:
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No |
| Documentaries:
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"The Disneyland
Story" (disc one), "Dateline Disneyland" (disc one), "Disneyland
After Dark" (disc two), "Disneyland Tenth Anniversary Show"
(disc two), "The Magic Kingdom and the Magic of Television"
hosted by Leonard Maltin |
| Featurettes:
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None |
| Filmography/Biography:
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None |
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Interviews: |
None |
| Trailers/TV
Spots: |
None |
| Alternate/Deleted
Scenes: |
None |
| Music
Video: |
None |
| Other:
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Still gallery
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| Cast
and Crew: |
Includes
appearances and performances from Walt Disney, Louis Armstrong,
Bobby Rydell, Annette Funicello, The Osmond Brothers, and more
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| Screenplay
by: |
NA |
| Produced
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NA |
| Directed
By: |
NA |
| Music: |
NA |
| The
Review: |
Ever wonder
where Disneyland got its start? Well, it all began with a
dream by the legendary Walt Disney, who turned to ABC studios
in hopes of financing his new theme park. ABC agreed, in return
for a weekly, one-hour television show that would promote
the upcoming attraction. Disneyland USA is a collection of
the series' most beloved and well-known shows, gathered in
a lavish, two-disc set to be remembered by all Disney followers.
See below for more reviews. --
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| Image
and Sound |
Since
the material is dated, one cannot seriously hope to scrutinize
this DVD for its technical mastering, though I'm sure it looks
slightly better than it did when originally aired between 1954
and 1965. The color segments definitely overpower those in black
and white, which are grainy and littered with debris. "Disneyland
After Dark" exhibits the best image quality overall, with some
instances of vivid colors and solid blacks. The sound, marked
as 2.0, is mainly a monaural track that remains in the center
channel. -- |
| The
Extras |
Anyone who
grew up in the age where VCRs and DVD was yet to be conceived
will recall the days of their youth as they watch Disneyland
USA and all its merry wonders. Beginning the ensemble is the
introductory feature, "The Magic Kingdom and the Magic of
Television," hosted by well-known critic Leonard Maltin. Maltin
expresses joy and whimsy over these special programs, building
the viewer up with a sense of wonderment for what is to come.
**** The first disc, begins with "The Disneyland Story," which
premiered in 1954 as a revelation of what the park would include,
its various features and attractions, and Disney's intentions.
Following this is "Dateline Disney," which aired on July 17,
1955, the opening day for Disneyland. The special follows
the various successes and calamities that befell the theme
park on its first day of business, drawing almost every American
to their television sets. **** The second disc starts out
with "Disneyland After Dark," airing in 1962 and featuring
performances from Annette Funicello, Louis Armstrong, and
the young Osmond Brothers, while the Tenth Anniversary Show
features archival footage of Disneyland before and after,
and cameos from two celebrated animation artists, Mary Blair
and Marc Davis. Also featured on this disc is a still gallery
of the construction of Disneyland and various other attractions.
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| Commentary |
None |
| Final
Words: |
This wonderfully conceived edition
of Disney's finest hours on television once again brings to
light the conception, creation, and success of one of the
world's most popular theme parks. With archival and historical
materials abundant throughout, this is one DVD that is sure
to please followers of the Disney trade, and some newcomers,
too.
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