The History of Walt Disney's Saludos Amigos - Part 1

In this episode, Michael and Tom begin the history of the 1942 classic Saludos Amigos by discussing how the film, and the research trip to South America that preceded it, came to be.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelSources:Websites/Articles:Saludos Amigos, WikipediaThe Good Neighbor Films – Saludos Amigos, The Three Caballeros, maketheswitch.comThe Persistence of Disney, Saludos Amigos by Jerry Roberts for Armchair Cinema.comBuilding Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros, the-avocado.orgBooks:South of the Border with Disney: Walt Disney and the Good Neighbor Program, 1941-1948 by J.B. KaufmanVideos:Walt & El Grupo documentary directed by Theodore Thomas (available on Disney+) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Connecting with Walt is a podcast focusing on the life and creations of Walt Disney. Episodes include the history of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney movies, and more! Hosted by Michael Bowling and Tom Bell, the show is a tribute to the man who made it all happen, Walt Disney, and his brother, Roy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.