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Pop Culturist - November 2008

Happy 80th Birthday Mickey!

November 17th 2008 20:15

Happy Birthday Mickey!

Having re-visited Disneyland earlier this year with Mrs Nice Guy and the Family Von Nice Guy singers - how could I possibly let this day go by without mention of Mickey Mouse's birthday.

No doubt we all have fond memories of Mickey and his pals - Donald, Pluto, Goofy and of course his one and only Minnie - but let it be known that Disney officially endorses November 18 as our iconic hero's offically birthday.

Co-inciding with the first the first cartoon with synchronized sound Mickey appears as a mischievous deckhand on a riverboat, and plays "Turkey in the Straw" utilizing an animal menagerie as his instruments.

After unsuccessfully trying to make a deal to record through RCA Walt contracted with the Cinephone process and finally recorded the soundtrack with a 15-piece band and his own squeaks for Mickey.

Directed by Walt and released at the Colony Theater in New York on November 18, 1928, it is recognised as the date for the birth of Mickey Mouse.

So happy 80th Mickey - you're holding your years remarkably well.

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Comment by Wilson Pon

November 17th 2008 20:35

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Happy 80th B'day, Mickey and I hope you will bring more fun to the audience

Comment by Janet Collins

November 17th 2008 21:48

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I wonder if there is anyone at all on the planet who doesn't know about Mickey Mouse?

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 17th 2008 22:16

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WIlson

He certainly has brought smiles to the faces of millions - and seeing how littlies faces light up when he makes an entrance - is as they say - priceless.

Cheers

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 17th 2008 22:17

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Janet

You'd think he'd have to right up there wouldn't you?

M.I.C - K.E.Y - MOUSE

Comment by Aimzster

November 18th 2008 03:11

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I didn't know Mickey was a Scorpio! Favourite of Mickey's was Fantasia.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 18th 2008 04:07

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Aimzster

Fantasia's hard to top. Though I do have a soft spot for the very early stuff that we just won't see again.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheers

Comment by Morgan Bell

November 18th 2008 05:24

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80 hey? hes looking pretty good for an old fella!

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 18th 2008 05:38

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Some of us hold our age well . . .

I just don't look as good with ears on.

Comment by Lara M

November 18th 2008 06:31

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Mickey's great at any age...and for any age

I like the early works too -- it's interesting to see how it's evolved...

Comment by Justicia

November 19th 2008 10:03

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I love Mickey! Wow, it's been 80 years and Mickey has been entertaining generation after generation. He looks great for his age!

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 19th 2008 19:20

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Lara M

Age shall not weary him . . .

Yep - didn't he originally go by another name prior to Mickey?

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

November 19th 2008 19:22

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Justicia

. . . not an ounce of fat, no specs and still looks good in tails

Cheers

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