The federal bureau of investigation protested to walt disney about their portrayal in the film. Douglas aircraft sponsored rocket to the moon from 1962 until 1966. E una commedia fantascientifica prodotta dalla walt disney, con accenti. Ichabod crane awakens in modern sleepy hollow and realizes that evil has came with him. 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. 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. Moon pilot 1962 walt disney studios got in on the space race with its delightful science fiction comedy moon pilot in 1962. Tcc timeless classics now in color recommended for you. Michael dyne adapted the screenplay for his only disney film. Based on robert buckners 1960 novel starfire, it is the first sciencefiction movie produced by disney. In this engaging disney scifi comedy, tom tryon plays an astronaut who is ordered to keep his upcoming moon flight a secret. His movies for disney included bon voyage, the moonspinners, summer magic, the adventures of bullwhip griffin.
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. 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. 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. Apr 24, 2020 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. Here the space program gets the treatment when a mischievous monkey. Moon pilot 1962 brian keith mosbys maurauders aka willie and the yanks. With tom tryon, brian keith, edmond obrien, dany saval. Son of flubber 1963 miracle of the white stallions 1963 savage sam 1963 sequel to old yeller. The story begins when hapless astronaut richmond talbot tom tryon is inadvertently chosen to make the first manned flight to orbit the moon following. 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. While on a plane, tryon is approached by lovely and mysterious dany.
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. The beloved space age sitcom, which debuted on sept. Sep 23, 2012 the beloved space age sitcom, which debuted on sept. Parent trap, and played a space nutritionist in the 1962 comedy moon pilot. Actress rhoda williams, the voice of drizella in disney s 1950 animated cinderella, passes away at age 75 in oregon. On the harvey, disney production schedule freedom subject by a. He worked steadily in television through the 1990s. From the archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the silverbanks pictures collection. Growing up in indianapolis, indiana, he moved to california in 1935. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very. Moon pilot 1962 son of flubber 1963 charlie, the lonesome cougar 1967. Tom tryon, brian keith, edmond obrien, tommy kirk, james neilson.
The writing was poor, the production value was low, and the acting was cold. Spy in the sky is an episode of walt disneys wonderful world of color. Moon pilot film richmond talbot, a young space scientist, is tricked into volunteering for a space trip to 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. Tom tryon, brian keith, edmond obrien, dany saval, tommy kirk, bob sweeney, bert remsen. All the movies and tv shows not on disney plus right now ign. The wonderful world of disney color dvd almost angels 1962 r1. Dressed to kill full movie basil rathbone nigel bruce tcc ai color duration. His liveaction disney film credits include the parent trap as mitch evers the father of twin daughters, moon pilot playing maj. Edmond obrien full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
What sets moon pilot apart is that it is somewhat political. Bedknobs and broomsticks is a stage musical based on the 1971 walt disney film and the stories by mary norton. Richmond talbot tom tryon is selected to be the first astronaut on the moon, the u. So too was moon pilot 1962, a satirical comedy for disney where kirk played the younger brother of tom tryon. The film is based on robert buckners 1960 novel starfire and reflects disney s interest in americas space program during john f. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
After charley the chimp successfully orbits the moon, its a space race against time as. 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. This was the kennedy era after all, and disney didnt make that many satires. The soundtrack is from the fourth and final season of the disney channel series. Peter mcenery plays opposite hayley mills in his first of two disney films. 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.
Feature films january 18 pinocchio rerelease, april 5 moon pilot, may 17 bon voyage. Disney child actor tommy kirk got his start in the 1950s and made the transition to beach movies and bmovies in the 1960s. The redandwhite twa moonliner was the icon for tomorrowland. Disney dvds released in 2008 the ultimate guide to disney dvd.
It was to have been directed and choreographed by rachel rockwell before her death on may 26, 2018. Moon pilot is an uproarious satirical comedy from the disney folks, who arent generally known for their social criticism. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. Hansen 1962 the detectives joel shackfield 1961 1962. James neilson was brought on to direct, who had previously worked on bon voyage. Edmond obrien list of movies and tv shows tv guide. After charley the chimp successfully orbits the moon, its a space race against time as a reluctant volunteer becomes next in line. Moon pilot 1962 reedited into a twopart television presentation. 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. 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. He later became a writer and authored several science fiction, horror and mystery novels. Tom tyron texas john slaughteris good as the astronaut but french actress dany. While on a call sheriff corbin is killed by the headless horseman which.
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. 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. A veteran television a veteran television actress, kulp is probably best known as jane hathaway on the longrunning series the beverly hillbillies. A full episode of wonderful world of color was devoted to promoting the film. Feb 27, 2020 though disney hoped it would be a hit, many have called it one of the studios worst movies ever. In the 1960s, keith moved into disney films and television, acting in moon pilot 1962. 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. Premiered on february 9, 1962, general release on april 5, 1962. Vanneman, a tiger walks as sheriff pete williams, those calloways as cam calloway, and ten who dared portraying william bill dunn. Richmond talbot inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the. Disney also produced an episode for their television show that was a behind the scenes.
An air force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. 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. Films 1940 little old new york 20th century fox pinocchio disney is generally released. 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. Photo by werner weiss, 2006 moonliner in the 1955 model at disneyland the first 50 magical years. D isney legend, animator and engineer bill justice is born in dayton, ohio. Unsolved mysteries hosted by robert stack season 112 dvd. Moon pilot space flight technician 1962 the gertrude berg show dr. Actor tom bosley, best known for portraying howard cunningham on the longrunning abc sitcom. Though disney hoped it would be a hit, many have called it one of the studios worst movies ever. 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. The film is based on a 1962 novel of the same name by mary stewart. Some of these may have been sold in the past, and others may.
Moon pilot is a 1962 american technicolor science fiction satirical comedy film from walt. Walt disney studios got in on the space race with its delightful science fiction comedy moon pilot in 1962. Reviews were generally positive, though they found the humor relatively juvenile, and the film turned a modest profit. Over 500 disneyowned films and shows missing from disney.
Disney movie club exclusives are exclusive titles sold only via the disney movie club. Moon pilot premiered on february 9th, 1962 and entered wide. Sherman, new songs and additional music and lyrics by neil bartram and book by brian hill. 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. His disney film roles include harry tupper in toby tyler 1960, sen. Rare disney movie for sale in saint augustine, fl 2s9fnt. The magical world of disney spy in the sky tv episode. Moon pilot the 1962 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. 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. Spy in the sky is an episode of walt disney s wonderful world of color.
The fiercely organized plans of his mission director go hysterically awry when a beautiful spy appears. It explains how satellites would help us predict and even control the weather. Disney s comedy film moon pilot debuts at radio city music hall in new york city. Strap in for a rollicking ride to the early days of space travel, and lift off with comedy at the controls. 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. They know everything and want to help america get there before the russians.
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