The Jiminy Crickets Podcast - Episode 132: A Salute to Dean Jones

 

 

Our first episode of 2021 is a tribute to one of the greatest Live-Action Disney stars of all time, Dean Jones. DisneyChris and Ruthie welcome a special guest Brain Crawford to discuss the multifaceted  career and life story of the ultimate Disney leading man. Together they discuss his childhood, early career, Disney career and his post Disney era, and as always, many special audio clips and special music is included. Beep Beep! 

 

 

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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - January 2021

After a two month hiatus, Dateline Jiminy Crickets returns for our first show of 2021. DisneyChris and Ruthie begin by honoring five Hollywood legends affiliated with the Walt Disney organization that we have lost over the past seven months. They then share their first Top 10 rankings for 2001, a list full of firsts. For a special Encyclopedia segment they discuss a California classic and Ruthie shares her initial thoughts on the Disney/Pixar animated feature "Soul." The show concludes as she and Chris discuss a little more of this and that.

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 131 - The AristoCats 50th Anniversary Part 2

 In this purr-fectly delightful part two episode of Jiminy Crickets, we continue our extensive look at Walt Disney's 20th full-length animated feature, "The Aristocats," in honor of its 50th Anniversary. DisneyChris and Ruthie continue relating the story, speak about further cast members, share music and their personal connections to this film.

  

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 130 - From All of Us to All of You

Join DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brian on a Holly Jolly musical journey, sure to delight the dickens out of you! Presented here are 35 classic Holiday tunes from the Disney library, from All of Us to All of You, Happy Holidays!

 

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Bonus Episode - Cricketeer Mailbag / November 2020

 

BONUS!!! For this special bonus episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast, DisneyChris, Ruthie Brown and Brian Crawford read a series of Itunes reviews, comments and questions from many of their listeners.  Along the way they have a few laughs and share some really fun personal stories.

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 129 - The Aristocats 50th Anniversary

For this purr-fectly wonderful episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast, DisneyChris and Ruthie pay tribute to Walt Disney's 20th full-length animated feature, "The Aristocats," which will be celebrating it's 50th anniversary this December. Together the share the backstory of  the film's initial development, discuss its behind the scenes production, and recognize the many talented animators who worked on this family classic. Then then go through the plot as they discuss the film's many voice actors and memorable songs, including scenes and songs that were cut from the final version. Be sure to join them again in a few weeks for part two of this extensive look at this all-time Disney favorite. 

 

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 128 - A Salute to Hayley Mills Part 2

 

This episode continues our tribute to Disney Legend and child star of six classic live-action Walt Disney films, Hayley Mills. Along with returning special guest Brian Crawford, Ruthie and Chris go through the remainder of Mills' Disney films - "The Moon Spinners," (1964) and "That Darn Cat." (1965) Then they discuss her career after her initial six years at Disney, including her other films, theatrical performances and television appearances including the Parent Trap made for TV sequels and the sitcom "Good Morning Miss Bliss." The episode concludes with Brian, Ruthie and Chris ranking their favorite Haley Mills Disney films, favorite songs and favorite co-stars, mixed in with many personal stories and anecdotes about their personal connections to this amazing star.

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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - October 2020

On this very special, spooktacular, Halloween themed episode of Dateline Jiminy Crickets, DisneyChris and Ruthie welcome back a very special guest, Mr. Jerry Skidds. 

Together they share a frighteningly fun Disney Top 20 list. They then provide their recommendations for Halloween time viewing on Disney Plus, and for the grand finale they present a brand new segment with a decidedly theatrical edge, "The Jiminy Crickets Players." For their premiere performance, they reenact the classic Disney attraction, The Haunted Mansion, with diabolic dialogue, macabre music, eerie imagery and scary sound effects. 

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 127 - A Salute to Hayley Mills

 

This episode, we honor Disney Legend and child star of six classic live-action Walt Disney films, Hayley Mills. Our special guest Brian Crawford first shares her backstory, including her childhood and film career prior to her discovery by Disney. Then he, Ruthie and Chris go through each of her Disney films. In this, part one of a special two part tribute, they discuss - "Pollyanna," (1960) "The Parent Trap," (1961) "In Search of the Castaways," (1962) and "Summer Magic" (1963) - Be sure to join them in a few weeks for part two, where they discuss her remaining Disney films and her career, after Disney. 

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BONUS - Down the Rabbit Hole Podcast - Our Personal Disney Stories

Surprise! A special bonus show! We decided to make this episode of our Down The Rabbit Hole podcast available to everybody, so you all can get a taste of the type of shows we present every month exclusively to our Patreon subscribers.  DisneyChris and Ruthie ask each other five personal questions, and they share stories about their personal connections to Disney.

 

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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - September 2020

 This month we offer a special tribute to the late great Chadwick Boseman. We then do three segments inspired by Disney parades. For our top 10 list (actually a top 20) we rank the all-time greatest Disneyland parades. For our Disney Encyclopedia we talk about a very unusual parade from the early days of Disney's California Adventure. We then so some Armchair Imagineering by creating our own Disney parades. The show is topped off with a review of recently released merchandise from three Disney collections. 

   

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 126 - Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland

All aboard the mine train! This episode DisneyChris and Ruthie pay tribute to one of the greatest extinct Disney theme park attractions of all time, the Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland. First you will learn all about the history of this former Disneyland 'E' Ticket, and then take a virtual ride through the entire attraction, with all of its authentic original sound effects. There's lots of fun extras too! So keep your hands and arms inside the train as we depart the little mining town of Rainbow Ridge to experience the amazing living creatures of the North American wild wilderness and amazing colors of the Rainbow Caverns. Toot Toot!

 

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Jiminy Crickets! - Episode 125: Lady and the Tramp 65th Anniversary

In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Walt Disney's 15th full-length animated feature, DisneyChris and his special guest Brain Crawford bring you an extensive look at the true Disney classic. "Lady and the Tramp." As they walk you through the behind-the-scenes development and reconstruct the plot, they pause along the way to share many personal stories and humorous anecdotes, as well as the biographies behind many of the talented artists, musicians and vocal actors who helped create this film. As per usual, music also plays a key role in the show. Chris and Brian play and discuss all the film's songs and share many rare tunes that did not make it to the final cut of the picture. So join them for a jolly romp through the enchanting world of man's best friend.

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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - July 2020

This month's special GOOD NEWS ONLY episode of Dateline Jiminy Crickets includes an interview with talented musician and composer Tom Ameen, a very musical and slightly unusual Disney Top Ten list, another round of Armchair Imagineering and a Disney Encyclopedia topic in honor of Disneyland's 65th Anniversary.

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Jiminy Crickets! Episode 124 - The Rivers of America

Ships Ahoy! For our special 4th of July episode, Jiminy Crickets brings you a tribute to one of the most patriotic and historical places in the Disney parks, the Rivers of America. First we explore the original river in Disneyland, including the history of it's many features and attractions. While cruising the river aboard many of the unique vessels that ply these waterways, we encounter the sights and sounds found along the river's edge and shoreline of Tom Sawyer Island, all through authentic original soundtrack audio direct from Disneyland. Next we learn about the many other later versions of the Rivers of America, found in Florida, Japan and France. So journey with us now, just as our hearty pioneers did, to the days of "wooden ships, and iron men" Toot Toot!!!


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