Walt Disney Treasures - Elfego Baca and The Swamp Fox - Legendary Heroes

Walt Disney Treasures - Elfego Baca and The Swamp Fox - Legendary Heroes
After Davy Crockett scored a huge hit on TV and in theaters, Walt Disney looked for stories about other American heroes for Disneyland; among the ones he chose were Elfego Baca and Marion Francis, the Swamp Fox. Of the two, Elfego Baca, which ran for 10 installments from October 1958 through March 1960, is the more entertaining. Robert Loggia cuts a properly dashing figure as Baca, the New Mexico gunman who became a lawyer. In both capacities, he fought for justice and the spirit of the law, rather than its letter: If he found a law unjust--or inconvenient--he bent or ignored it to achieve his always honorable ends. Baca also stood out as a rare example of a Latino hero at time when Hispanics were rarely seen on American TV. Elfego Baca proved popular enough to be recut and released theatrically outside the United States.

During the Revolutionary War, Colonel Francis Marion led a string of unconventional campaigns against the British in the Carolinas. His skill at staging raids, then vanishing into the trackless marshes earned him the title "The Swamp Fox." As Marion, Leslie Nielsen lacks Loggia's panache. He's also required to make rather heavy-handed speeches about the rightness of the American cause and its inevitable victory that bring the story to screeching halt. And he always seems to pick the most obtuse members of the British army as targets. Although The Swamp Fox ran for six installments, from October 1959 through January 1961, it was eclipsed by more exciting Disney Americana, notably Texas John Slaughter (1958-1961). (Unrated, suitable for ages 8 and older: violence, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon
Customer Review: Gift of Nostalgia
The memories of a young boy back in the 50's and 60's, watching "The Wonderful World of Disney," and the "Mickey Mouse Club" are what the gift of this particular selection of Walt Disney Treasures was all about. I purchased this set for my husband who, I knew, enjoyed them in his childhood. They bring back to him cherished memories of younger days and simpler times. The shows hold up well after so many years and "The Swamp Fox" is pretty historically accurate, according to the gift-recipient. We haven't watched Elfego Baca as yet, but I'm sure it will be thoroughly enjoyable. I don't see why youngsters, now, wouldn't enjoy these Disney videos--I'm sure they might seem dated, but history is timeless and they were done well.
Customer Review: Swamp Fox....dissapointed!
I too, feel somewhat strange about writing a review on a movie I have not purchased. I was going to order Swamp Fox, but after reading everyone else's comment on how it only contains three of the eight episodes, I have decided NOT to buy it. I hope Disney gets the message!


Disney Forever - Le Piu' Belle Canzoni Disney
A selection of the best Disney songs sung in Italian! 23 Tracks total from your favorite Disney films! 1. La Canzone Di Topolino (Mickey Mouse March) 2. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Bu 3. Lo Stretto Indispensabile (The Bare Necessities) 4. Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee 5. Ehi-Ho! (Heigh-Ho) 6. Romeo's Swing (Thomas O'Malley Cat) 7. Supercalifragilisticespiralidoso 8. Concertino A Quattro Zampe (Scales And Arpeggios) 9. Un Poco Di Zucchero (A Spoonful Of Sugar) 10. Canzone Efelanti E Noddole (Heffalumps And Woozles) 11. Crudelia De Mon (Cruella De Vil) 12. Impara A Fischiettar (Whistle While You Work) 13. Voglio Essere Come Te (I Wanna Be Like You) 14. Seguendo Il Capo (Following The Leader) 15. I Tre Porcellini (Who's Afraid Of The Big, Bad Wolf) 16. La Canzone Di Tigro (The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers) 17. Cam-Camini (Chim Chim Cher-ee) 18. Bambino Mio (Baby Mine) 19. La Tirolese Dei Nani/Canzone Sciocca (The Dwarf's Yodel Song/The Silly Song) 20. Whistle Stop 21. La Canzone Del Non Compleanno (The Unbirthday Song) 22. Urca Urca Tirulero (Do-De-Lally) 23. Alleluja, Tutti Jazzisti! (Ev'rybody Wants To Be A Cat)


Learn to Draw Disney's Mickey Mouse
Here are tried-and-true ways for kids to learn to draw and color their favorite Disney characters! Each new drawing step is shown in blue, so children will know exactly what to do next. And because the instructions are so easy to follow, they’ll be drawing Mickey and all their favorites in no time!

o Feature beloved Disney characters and easy-to-follow instructions
o Include helpful tips on coloring and creating different poses
o Emphasize basic artistic skills and techniques for beginning artists
Customer Review: Great guide!
I'm 25 years old and have never been able to draw anything in my life. I recently took the free 20-minute drawing lesson at MGM Studios and was amazed to see a recognizable Donald Duck on my paper at the end of the class. I bought this book before I left Disney and can now also draw Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto. The book also includes lessons for Donald Duck, Goofy, and Daisy Duck. It should be useful for beginners to moderately advanced artists (or even advanced, if you're just starting to draw these characters).
Customer Review: How To Draw A Legend
I'm an artist, i love drawing. So far, this is my best book yet You draw like a professional, You get every line perfect. Once you get get used to it, you can create a mini cartoon. This is the ultimate how-to-draw book!