Win, Lose or Draw!

Win, Lose or Draw! was one of Buena Vista Television's early successes in the 1980's. Hosted by Bert Convey and produced by Burt Reynolds, the show was based on a game Burt used to play with his guests. On the TV show, two teams would compete against each other- men versus women. Each team consisted of two celebrities and one regular person who would win whatever prizes were awarded.

There were three versions of the show. The nighttime version was hosted by Bert Convey, the daytime version was hosted by Vicki Lawrence and the kids version, which aired on the Disney Channel, was hosted by Marc Price. A new version of the show is scheduled to air on the Disney Channel and will be geared towards children.

Disney Quote Weekends

"I know what we're gonna do today!"

-Phineas

Disney Quote Weekends

"That's just the right spirit!"

-Walt Disney

The Gummi Bears' Cavin

Every band of mythical cartoon creatures need a human kid to help them, right? The hero the Gummi Bears counted on was Cavin, who had many young actors provide his voice, including Bud Bundy himself- David Faustino.

Donald Duck's Sister

If Donald Duck had three nephews, it stands to reason he must have had a sibling, right? He did! A sister named Dumbella "Della" Duck who graces her beloved brother with his three angelic nephews.

The Original Mickey Mouse Watch

The original Mickey Mouse watch was produced by the bankrupt Ingersoll Watch Company, which promptly exited bankruptcy and eventually became Timex. The price of an original Ingersoll Mickey Mouse in its original box is considerably more than the price listed in the picture below.

Bizarro DISNEYLAND?!?!?

In 1961 a Japanese businessman, excited by Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom in Anaheim, decided to make his own version- Nara Dreamland. The park had its own bargain basement castle and a Matterhorn that looked like it was made out of cardboard. Walt Disney was so upset that he stopped talks about building a Disneyland in Tokyo. (Tokyo Disneyland wouldn't open until 1983.) Nara Dreamland would eventually close in 2006.

Walt Disney & the Winter Olympics

The opening and closing ceremonies for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, CA were produced by Walt Disney. He also had a hand in planning the event areas and venues as well. Many of his revolutionary ideas became Olympic traditions that are still undertaken today.

Disney Quote Weekends

"Don't tell him Carlos! Don't be chicken!"

-Mayor's Wife in DISNEYLAND's Pirates of the Carribbean attraction

Disney Quote Weekends

"I dream, I test my dreams against my beliefs, I dare to take risks and I execute my vision to make those dreams come true."

-Walt Disney