The Bronze Age

____
1968
New Releases
February 8 — Blackbeard's Ghost is released.
March 21 — The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band is released.
June 26 — Never a Dull Moment is released.
November 13 — Yellow Submarine is released.
December 19 — The Little Drummer Boy premieres
December 20 — The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit is released.
December 20 — Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day premieres
December 24 — The Love Bug is released.
Events
February 5 — Peter Pan celebrated its 15th anniversary.
February 7 — Pinocchio celebrated its 28th birthday.
April 20 — Make Mine Music celebrated its 22nd birthday.
May 27 — Melody Time celebrated its 20th anniversary.
November 13 — Song of the South celebrated its 22nd birthday.
November 13 — Fantasia celebrated its 28th birthday.
November 18 — Mickey Mouse celebrated its 40th anniversary.
December 25 — The Sword in the Stone celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Notable deaths

• Bobby Driscoll (March 3, 1937 — March 30, 1968) (Peter Pan, Melody Time, Song of the South)
• Doris Lloyd (July 3, 1896 — May 21, 1968) (Alice in Wonderland)

____
1969
New Releases
March 21 — Smith! is released.
June 11 — Rascal is released.
November 10 — Sesame Street is released.
December 7 — Frosty the Snowman premieres.
December 24 — The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is released.
Events
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 10th anniversary.
August 25 — The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 30th anniversary.
September 27 — Fun and Fancy Free celebrated its 22nd birthday.
October 5 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrated its 20th anniversary.
October 23 — Dumbo celebrated its 28th birthday.
December 21 — The Three Caballeros celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Notable deaths

• Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 — June 22, 1969) (The Wizard of Oz)
• Charles Judels (August 17, 1882 — February 14, 1969) (Pinocchio)

____
1970
New Releases
February 11 — King of the Grizzlies is released.
July 1 — The Boatniks is released.
December 14 — Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town premieres.
December 15 — The Wild Country is released.
December 24 — The AristoCats is released.
Events
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty celebrates its 11th birthday.
February 3 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 25th anniversary.
February 5 — Peter Pan celebrates its 17th birthday.
February 7 — Pinocchio celebrated its 30th anniversary.
February 15 — Cinderella celebrated its 20th anniversary.
June 22 — Lady and the Tramp celebrates its 15th anniversary.
July 17 — Disneyland celebrates its 15th anniversary.
August 13 — Bambi celebrated its 28th birthday.
August 27 — Mary Poppins celebrated its 6th birthday.
Characters and cast

Eva Gabor (Duchess), Phil Harris (Thomas), Gary Dubin (Toulouse), Liz English (Marie), Dean Clark (Berlioz), Sterling Holloway (Roquefort), Roddy Maude-Roxby (Edgar, Truck Mover # 1), Hermione Baddeley (Adelaide Bonfamille), Scatman Crothers (Scat Cat), Paul Winchell (Shun Gon), Lord Tim Hudson (Hit Cat), Vito Scotti (Peppo), Thurl Ravenscroft (Billy Boss), Nancy Kulp (Frou-Frou), Charles Lane (Georges), Pat Buttram (Napoleon), George Lindsey (Lafayette), Monica Evans (Abigail), Carole Shelley (Amelia), Bill Thompson (Uncle Waldo), Peter Renaday (Milkman, Le Petit Cafe Cook, Truck Mover # 2). Additional Voices: Matt Adler, Cathy Cavadini, Holly Dorff, Greg Finley, Jeff Fischer, Barbara Iley, David McCharen, Daran Norris, Noreen Reardon, Melanie Spore, Billy West.

Notable deaths

• Albert Sharpe (April 15, 1885 — February 13, 1970) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People)
• Billie Burke (August 7, 1884 — May 14, 1970) (The Wizard of Oz)
• Claud Allister (October 3, 1888 — July 26, 1970) (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)

____
1971
New Releases
March 17 — The Barefoot Executive is released.
June 22 — Scandalous John is released.
June 30 — The Million Dollar Duck is released.
December 13 — Bedknobs and Broomsticks is released.
Events
January 25 — 101 Dalmatians celebrated its 10th anniversary.
February 6 — Saludos Amigos celebrated its 28th birthday.
May 27 — Melody Time celebrates its 23rd birthday.
July 26 — Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 20th anniversary.
October 1 — Walt Disney World opens in Orlando
October 23 — Dumbo celebrated its 30th anniversary.
November 12 — Song of the South celebrated its 25th anniversary.
December 21 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 34th birthday.
Characters and cast

Angela Lansbury (Miss Eglantine Price), David Tomlinson (Professor Emelius Browne), Cindy O'Callaghan (Carrie), Roy Snart (Paul), Ian Weighill (Charlie), Roddy McDowall (Mr. Jelk), Sam Jaffe (Bookman), Lennie Weinrib (King Leonidas, Secretary Bird), Bob Holt (Mr. Codfish), Dallas McKennon (Fisherman Bear), John Ericson (Colonel Heller), Bruce Forsyth (Swinburne), Tessie O'Shea (Mrs. Jessica Hobcay), Arthur Gould-Porter (Captain Bill A. Greer), Ben Wrigley (Portobello Road Workman), Reginald Owen (Major General Sir Brian Teagler), Cyril Delevanti (Elderly Farmer). Additional Voices: Ian Abercrombie, Jonathan Adams, Carlos Alazraqui, Keith Anthony, Eddie Barth, Sally Ann Brooks, Rodger Bumpass, Kenneth Danziger, Eddie Frierson, Don Fullilove, Jean Gilpin, Jackie Gonneau, Shannon Gregory, Rif Hutton, Richard Horvitz, Anne Lockhart, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mickie McGowan, Paul Pape, Chris Phillips, Moira Quirk, Al Rodrigo, Doug Stone, Steve Susskind, Diz White.

Notable deaths

• Paul Lukas (May 26, 1891 — August 15, 1971) (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea)
• Roy Glenn (June 3, 1914 — March 12, 1971) (Song of the South)
• Cliff Edwards (June 14, 1895 — July 17, 1971) (Dumbo, Fun and Fancy Free, Pinocchio, Gone with the Wind)
• Roy O. Disney (June 24, 1893 — December 20, 1971)
• Bill Thompson (July 8, 1913 — July 15, 1971) (Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, The AristoCats, Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland)
• Cecil Parker (September 3, 1897 — April 20, 1971) (Swiss Family Robinson)
• Billy Gilbert (September 12, 1894 — September 12, 1971) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fun and Fancy Free)

____
1972
New Releases
March 22 — The Biscuit Eater is released.
July 12 — Now You See Him, Now You Don't is released.
July 19 — Napoleon and Samantha is released.
October 18 — Run, Cugar, Run is released.
December 22 — Snowball Express is released.
Events
January 25 — 101 Dalmatians celebrates its 11th birthday.
February 15 — Cinderella celebrated its 22nd birthday.
August 13 — Bambi celebrated its 30th anniversary.
September 27 — Fun and Fancy Free celebrates its 25th anniversary.
October 18 — The Jungle Book celebrated its 5th anniversary.
December 21 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrates its 35th anniversary, The Three Caballeros celebrated its 28th birthday.
Notable deaths

• George Sanders (July 3, 1906 — April 25, 1972) (The Jungle Book)
• Isabel Jewell (July 19, 1907 — April 5, 1972) (Gone with the Wind)
• Reginald Owen (August 5, 1887 — November 5, 1972) (Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
• Janet Munro (September 28, 1934 — December 6, 1972) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People, Swiss Family Robinson)

____
1973
New Releases
February 14 — The World's Greatest Athlete is released.
March 1 — Charlotte's Web is released.
March 23 — Charley and the Angel is released.
June 20 — One Little Indian is released.
November 8 — Robin Hood is released.
December 14 — Superdad is released.
Events
February 3 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 28th birthday.
February 5 — Peter Pan celebrated its 20th anniversary.
May 27 — Melody Time celebrates its 25th anniversary.
July 26 — Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 22nd birthday.
December 25 — The Sword in the Stone celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Characters and cast

Brian Bedford (Robin Hood), Phil Harris (Little John), Monica Evans (Maid Marian), Andy Devine (Friar Tuck), Peter Ustinov (Prince John, King Richard), Terry-Thomas (Sir Hiss), Pat Buttram (Sheriff of Nottingham), Carole Shelley (Lady Kluck), Roger Miller (Allen-a-Dale), George Lindsey (Trigger), Ken Curtis (Nutsy), Billy Whitaker (Skippy), Dana Laurita (Sis), Dori Whitaker (Tagalong), Richie Sanders (Toby), Barbara Luddy (Mother Rabbit, Mother Mouse), J. Pat O'Malley (Otto), Candy Candido (Crocodile), John Fiedler (Church Mouse). Additional Voices: Pamela Adlon, Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Jane Carr, John Cygan, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Paul Eiding, Bill Farmer, Hope Levy, Sherry Lynn, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Peter Renaday, Jim Ward.

Notable deaths

• Sessue Hayakawa (June 10, 1889 — November 23, 1973) (Swiss Family Robinson)
• Luis Van Rooten (November 29, 1906 — June 17, 1973) (Cinderella)
• Frederick Worlock (December 14, 1886 — August 1, 1973) (101 Dalmatians)

____
1974
New Releases
June 6 — Herbie Rides Again is released.
July 31 — The Bears and I is released.
August 1 — The Castaway Cowboy is released.
December 20 — The Island at the Top of the World is released.
December 20 — Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too premieres.
Events
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 15th anniversary.
February 7 — Pinocchio celebrated its 34th birthday.
April 20 — Make Mine Music celebrated its 28th birthday.
August 25 — The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 35th anniversary.
October 5 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrated its 25th anniversary.
November 12 — Song of the South celebrated its 28th birthday.
November 13 — Fantasia celebrated its 34th birthday.
December 21 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 30th anniversary.
December 25 — The Sword in the Stone celebrates its 11th birthday.
Notable deaths

• Billy De Wolfe (February 18, 1907 — March 5, 1974) (Frosty the Snowman)
• Stuart Buchanan (March 18, 1894 — February 4, 1974) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
• Fred Shields (May 18, 1904 — June 30, 1974) (Bambi)
• Martha Wentworth (June 2, 1889 — March 8, 1974) (The Sword in the Stone, 101 Dalmatians)
• Barbara Jo Allen (September 2, 1906 — September 14, 1974) (Sleeping Beauty, The Sword in the Stone)
• Carroll Nye (October 4, 1901 — March 17, 1974) (Gone with the Wind)
• Joe Flynn (November 8, 1924 — July 19, 1974) (The Rescuers)
• Agnes Moorehead (December 6, 1900 — April 30, 1974) (Charlotte's Web)

____
1975
New Releases
February 6 — The Strongest Man in the World is released.
March 21 — Escape to Witch Mountain is released.
July 1 — The Apple Dumpling Gang is released.
July 9 — One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing is released.
October 8 — The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures
December 25 — Ride a Wild Pony is released.
Events
February 3 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 30th anniversary.
February 7 — Pinocchio celebrated its 35th anniversary.
February 15 — Cinderella celebrates its 25th anniversary.
June 22 — Lady and the Tramp celebrated its 20th anniversary.
July 17 — Disneyland celebrated its 20th anniversary.
September 27 — Fun and Fancy Free celebrated its 28th birthday.
October 23 — Dumbo celebrated its 34th birthday.
December 24 — The AristoCats celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Notable deaths

• Cyril Delevanti (February 23, 1889 — December 13, 1975) (Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
• Arthur Treacher (July 23, 1894 — December 14, 1975) (Mary Poppins)
• Don Barclay (December 26, 1892 — October 16, 1975) (Peter Pan, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins)

____
1976
New Releases
February 5 — No Deposit, No Return is released.
July 1 — Treasure of Matecumbe is released.
July 7 — Gus is released.
December 17 — The Shaggy D.A. and Freaky Friday were released.
Events
January 25 — 101 Dalmatians celebrated its 15th anniversary.
February 4 — Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree celebrated its 10th anniversary.
February 6 — Saludos Amigos celebrates its 33rd birthday.
May 27 — Melody Time celebrated its 28th birthday.
July 26 — Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 25th anniversary.
October 1 — Walt Disney World celebrates its 5th anniversary.
October 23 — Dumbo celebrates its 35th anniversary.
November 12 — Song of the South celebrated its 30th anniversary.
December 13 — Bedknobs and Broomsticks celebrated its 5th anniversary.
December 21 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrates its 39th birthday.
Notable deaths

• Ramsay Hill (November 30, 1890 — February 3, 1976) (101 Dalmatians)
• Walter Fitzgerald (May 18, 1896 — December 20, 1976) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People, Treasure Island)
• Frankie Darro (December 22, 1917 — December 25, 1976) (Pinocchio)

____
1977
New Releases
March 11 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is released.
March 11 — Escape from the Dark is released.
May 25 — Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is released.
June 22 — The Rescuers is released.
June 24 — Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo is released.
November 3 — Pete's Dragon is released.
December 16 — Candleshoe is released.
Events
February 4 — Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree celebrates its 11th birthday.
June 22 — Lady and the Tramp celebrated its 22nd birthday.
August 13 — Bambi celebrated its 35th anniversary.
August 24 — Saludos Amigos celebrates its 35th anniversary.
September 27 — Fun and Fancy Free celebrated its 30th anniversary.
October 5 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrated its 28th birthday.
October 18 — The Jungle Book celebrated its 10th anniversary.
December 21 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 40th anniversary.
December 25 — Old Yeller celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Characters and cast

Bob Newhart (Bernard), Eva Gabor (Bianca), Michelle Stacy (Penny), James MacDonald (Evinrude), Jim Jordan (Orville), Geraldine Page (Medusa), Joe Flynn (Snoops), Candy Candido (Brutus, Nero), John McIntire (Rufus), Jeanette Nolan (Ellie Mae), Pat Buttram (Luke), Larry Clemmons (Gramps), George Lindsey (Deadeye), Dub Taylor (Digger), John Fiedler (Deacon), Bernard Fox (Chairmouse), Bill McMillian (TV Announcer). Additional Voices: Keith Anthony, June Christopher, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Eddie Frierson, Jackie Gonneau, Bridget Hoffman, Rif Hutton, Forrest Iwaszewski, Holly Kane, John Kassir, Daniel Kaz, Anne Lockhart, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Jonathan Nichols, Paul Pape, Peter Renaday, Lynwood Robinson, Pepper Sweeney, Fred Tatasciore, Joe Whyte, Claudette Wells.

Notable deaths

• Zero Mostel (February 28, 1915 — September 8, 1977) (The Muppet Show)
• Lillian Kemble-Cooper (March 21, 1892 — May 4, 1977) (Gone with the Wind)
• Matthew Garber (March 25, 1956 — June 13, 1977) (Mary Poppins)
• Leopold Stokowski (April 18, 1882 — September 13, 1977) (Fantasia)
• Bing Crosby (May 2, 1903 — October 14, 1977) (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
• Sebastian Cabot (July 6, 1918 — August 22, 1977) (The Jungle Book, The Sword in the Stone, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too)
• Alan Reed (August 20, 1907 — June 14, 1977) (Lady and the Tramp)
• Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (September 18, 1905 — February 28, 1977) (Gone with the Wind)
• Andy Devine (October 7, 1905 — February 18, 1977) (Robin Hood)

____
1978
New Releases
March 10 — Return from Witch Mountain is released.
June 9 — The Cat from Outer Space is released.
July 5 — Hot Lead and Cold Feet is released.
December 15 — The Small One premieres.
Events
January 25 — 101 Dalmatians celebrates its 17th birthday.
February 5 — Peter Pan celebrated its 25th anniversary.
February 6 — Saludos Amigos celebrated its 35th anniversary.
February 15 — Cinderella celebrated its 28th birthday.
May 27 — Melody Time celebrated its 30th anniversary.
October 18 — The Jungle Book celebrates its 11th birthday.
November 8 — Robin Hood celebrated its 5th anniversary.
December 21 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 34th birthday.
December 25 — The Sword in the Stone celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Notable deaths

• Peggy Wood (February 9, 1892 — March 18, 1978) (The Sound of Music)
• Edgar Bergen (February 16, 1903 — September 30, 1978) (Fun and Fancy Free, The Muppet Movie)
• Denis O'Dea (April 26, 1905 — November 5, 1978) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People, Treasure Island)
• Junius Matthews (June 12, 1890 — January 18, 1978) (The Sword in the Stone, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too)
• Karl Swenson (July 23, 1908 — October 8, 1978) (The Sword in the Stone)
• Thelma Boardman (October 31, 1909 — April 1978) (Bambi)
• Louis Prima (December 7, 1910 — August 24, 1978) (The Jungle Book)

____
1979
New Releases
February 9 — The North Avenue Irregulars is released.
June 22 — The Muppet Movie is released.
June 27 — The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again is released.
July 26 — Unidentified Flying Oddball is released.
December 21 — The Black Hole is released.
Events
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 20th anniversary.
February 3 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 34th birthday.
July 26 — Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 28th birthday.
August 25 — The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 40th anniversary.
August 27 — Mary Poppins celebrated its 15th anniversary.
October 5 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrated its 30th anniversary.
November 8 — Robin Hood celebrated its 6th birthday.
December 21 — The Three Caballeros celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Characters and cast

Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf), Frank Oz (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam the Eagle), Jerry Nelson (Floyd Pepper, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand), Richard Hunt (Scooter, Statler, Janice, Sweetums, Beaker), Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew), Charles Durning (Doc Hopper), Austin Pendleton (Max), Edgar Bergen (Himself, Charlie McCarthy), Milton Berle (Mad Man Mooney), Mel Brooks (Professor Max Krassman), James Coburn (El Sleezo Café Owner), Dom DeLuise (Bernie the Agent), Elliott Gould (Beauty Contest Compere), Bob Hope (Ice Cream Vendor), Madeline Kahn (El Sleezo Patron), Carol Kane (Myth), Cloris Leachman (Lord's Secretary), Steve Martin (Insolent Waiter), Richard Pryor (Balloon Vendor), Telly Savalas (El Sleezo Tough), Orson Welles (Lew Lord), Paul Williams (El Sleezo Pianist), Caroll Spinney (Big Bird). Additional Voices: Lori Alan, Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Bob Bergen, Marsha Clark, John Cygan, Debi Derryberry, Paul Eiding, Bill Farmer, Don Fullilove, Teresa Ganzel, Jess Harnell, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mickie McGowan, Laraine Newman, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Jan Rabson, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker.

Notable deaths

• Tudor Owen (January 20, 1898 — March 13, 1979) (101 Dalmatians, The Sword in the Stone)
• Barbara Luddy (May 25, 1908 — April 1, 1979) (Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, Lady and the Tramp, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too)
• Jack Haley (August 10, 1897 — June 6, 1979) (The Wizard of Oz)
• Billy Bletcher (September 24, 1894 — January 5, 1979) (Mickey Mouse cartoons, Dumbo)