Thursday, April 25, 2019
Dateline Jiminy Crickets - The Disney News: April 25th 2019
This episode we bring you the latest details on the new Disney+ streaming service, launching this November, including the low-down on all the announced original programing. We then discuss the latest Star Wars news, including all the recently disclosed details on Episode IX, and further information on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Plus there's much, much more!
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Jiminy Crickets Episode 109 - The Lion King 25th Anniversary
This episode Chris and Ruthie pay tribute to Disney's 32nd animated feature, "The Lion King," which will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary. Together they discuss the film's origins, its behind the scenes production, and the lasting legacy of this award winning and critically acclaimed animation and musical masterpiece.
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Thursday, April 11, 2019
Dateline Jiminy Crickets: The Disney News - April 11th 2019
This episode, Chris and Ruthie bring you some Easter and Springtime surprises. The episode opens with a Disney Top 10 where they rank the best Disney animated rabbits of all time. Then they bring you from Disneyland, to Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland, to share how Easter is celebrated in both the American and Japanese Disney parks. This is followed by the Disney news, and much much more.
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Friday, March 29, 2019
Dateline Jiminy Crickets: The Disney News - March 29th 2019
This week on Dateline JC we bring you a little "March Madness" with a very fun vintage Disneyland playoff. We then discuss the latest in Disney news, including the recent announcements regarding the revitalization of Epcot, the details on The Walt Disney Company / 21st Century Fox merger, new information on the Disney Plus on-line streaming service, and much, much more!
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Jiminy Crickets Episode 108 - A Tribute to Fred MacMurray
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the very first live-action Disney comedy, "The Shaggy Dog," Ruthie and Chris take the opportunity to discuss "Disney Legend" Fred MacMurray. First they provide some biographical background on his childhood, and career before Disney, then take an in depth look at all 7 of his classic Walt Disney films. Join us on a magical and musical tribute to this star of over 100 films, the 3rd longest running sitcom in television history and one of the most beloved Disney actors of all time.
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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Dateline Jiminy Crickets - STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE UPDATE - March 14th 2019
This week Dateline Jiminy Crickets is joined by special guest Michael Renfrow of ConciEars Vacation Planners to share all the latest news regarding Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. We will discuss planning your vacations around the new land premiere, the Play Disney app, the new 'E' Ticket attractions, the amazing animatronics, the cast member costumes, the unique shopping and out of this world food and beverage offerings.
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Dateline Jiminy Crickets: The Disney News - February 28th 2019
This week we pay tribute to Disney Legend Dave Smith in a very special
Encyclopedia segment. We then review Disney's wins and losses at the
91st Academy Awards, followed by a trip to the Far-East for an extensive
update on the Asian Disney parks. We then take you to the movies for a
discussion on three recently released film trailers for upcoming 2019
releases, and much much more!
This podcast episode is also available in a visual format on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AztsAIjmKas
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Jiminy Crickets Episode 107 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit 30th Anniversary
Smile, darn ya, smile! In honor of the 30th anniversary of the ground-breaking, blockbuster Disney classic, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," Ruthie and Chris bring you through a wacky world where toons and humans co-mingle. This film was a true homage to the classic Film Noir genre, set in 1947 post World War II Hollywood, while simultaneously presenting audiences with a true love letter to the golden age of animation. This would also be the first and last time all the popular cartoon characters from all the major Hollywood studios would unite on screen. This cinematic masterpiece set in motion a resurgence of the Walt Disney name as a respected leader in innovate and imaginative film making not seen since the 1960's, and served as the salvation and rebirth of animation as a beloved film medium: a period that would soon be known as the Disney Renaissance. Discover the origins of the Toontown universe. Learn all about the behind-the-scenes secrets that went into the making of this hand-drawn, hand-inked, hand-painted, 100% computer free practical effect heavy extravaganza of motion picture artistry. Get reacquainted with the on screen performers and off screen vocal cast of unforgettable characters. Meet the talented directors, producers, writers, and animation artists who defied all odds in creating this Oscar Award winning film that most believed couldn't be done. Th-Th-Th-Th That's All Folks!!!
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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Dateline Jiminy Crickets: The Disney News - February 14th 2019
This week, Ruthie and Chris celebrate the season of love with a special
Valentine's Day themed Disney Top 20 Countdown. In the news, they honor
the life and legacy of former Disney CEO Ron Miller, discuss some recent
actions taken by Disney to combat annual passholder and fast pass plus
abuse, the reopening of the Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel,
and much much more!
To watch the YouTube version of this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcd8nMM9OWE
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Jiminy Crickets Episode 106 - Our Favorite Disney Love Songs
Hello young lovers! For your listening enjoyment, we present another one
of our very popular all-music episodes. This very special Valentine's
Day celebration brings you the all-time greatest Disney love songs, from
1929 to the present day.
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Friday, February 1, 2019
Dateline Jiminy Crickets - The Disney News January 31st 2019
This week we bring you a special Disney Encyclopedia topic about a legendary actress with strong Disney ties. We then cover the latest in Disney news including a tribute to the recently passed Golden Era Disney animator Don Lusk. Then we look at the recent Academy Award nominations, discuss the upcoming Sleeping Beauty castle refurbishment, go over the special offerings at the Disneyland special event, "Get Your Ears On." and much much more.
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Monday, January 28, 2019
Jiminy Crickets Episode 105 - Sleeping Beauty 60th Anniversary
It's 2019 and we are finally back with a brand new episode of the original Jiminy Crickets Podcast! This episode is in tribute to Walt Disney's animated masterpiece "Sleeping Beauty," in honor of it's diamond anniversary this very January. Chris and Ruthie discuss in finite detail the behind the scenes development, the talented vocal performers, the unforgettable music, the unmatched animation, the jaw dropping background paintings and the beloved fairytale story of one of the most amazing films ever put upon the silver screen. Prepare to delight in the wonderment, the magic and the warm and fuzzy childhood nostalgia of this, Walt Disney's 16th animated feature film classic.
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Dateline Jiminy Crickets - The Disney News: Janaury 18th 2019
In continuation of last week's launch of the new Dateline Jiminy
Crickets show, we discuss more Disney news. This time we venture deep
into non theme park related news, including a discussion of the
theatrical release line-up for the Walt Disney Company in 2019, a
tribute to Stan Lee, and more details on the up-and coming Disney online
streaming service.
To watch the YouTube version of this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQHi6PKUVvo
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Friday, January 18, 2019
Dateline Jiminy Crickets - The Disney News: January 10th 2019
Welcome to Dateline Jiminy Crickets. For the first episode of our bi-weekly Disney news video show, we bring you the latest theme park happenings in Disney parks around the world, including Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Tropical Hideaway, Marvel Super Hero Land, Disneyland After Dark, Toy Story Hotel, Beauty and the Beast Darkride and much, much more.
For the YouTube version of this podcast, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwCrRgWTZmU
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Jiminy Crickets Live Episode 6 - Mickey's Toontown
After a short break... WE'RE BACK!!! After some special show
announcements, join us for a history and guided tour of Mickey's
Toontown, some special "Armchair Imagineering," and a live commentary of
a classic Mickey Mouse cartoon short.
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