Walt's Oasis

Episodes

1. 164

   164. Return to Oz (1985) Part 2 of 2

   This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Return to Oz (1985). This is episode two of two. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. Intro…

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   Oct 15, 2026

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2. 163

   163. Return to Oz (1985) Part 1 of 2

   This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Return to Oz (1985). This is episode one of two. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. Intro…

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   Oct 8, 2026

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3. 162

   162. Disneynature's Penguins (2019) Part 2 of 2

   This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Disneynature feature Penguins (2019), which stars an Adelie penguin living in Antarctica. This is episode two of two. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any...

   Oct 1, 2026

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4. 161

   161. Disneynature's Penguins (2019) Part 1 of 2

   This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Disneynature feature Penguins (2019), which stars an Adelie penguin living in Antarctica. This is episode one of two. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any...

   Sep 24, 2026

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5. 160

   160. Walt Disney's So Dear to My Heart (1949) Part 2 of 2

   This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the full-length live action / animated film So Dear to My Heart (1949). This is episode two of two. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or...

   Sep 17, 2026

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6. 159

   159. Walt Disney's So Dear to My Heart (1949) Part 1 of 2

   This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the full-length live action / animated film So Dear to My Heart (1949). This is episode one of two. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or...

   Sep 10, 2026

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7. 158

   158. Tangled (2010)

   This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the full-length animated film Tangled (2010). Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. Intro and...

   Sep 3, 2026

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8. 157

   157. Bear Country (1953 True Life Adventure Featurette)

   This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the True-Life Adventure featurette Bear Country (1953). The documentary stars the black bear, living in Yellowstone National Park. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to…

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   Aug 27, 2026

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9. 156

   156. Disneynature's Bears (2014)

   This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Disneynature’s Bears (2014), which is available for viewing on Disney+. The documentary stars a family of brown bears living in Alaska. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to...

   Aug 20, 2026

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10. 155

    155. Writer & Storyman Larry Clemmons Part 3 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am concluding my three-part series featuring Writer and Storyman Larry Clemmons. In this episode I discuss his work on Robin Hood (1973), The Rescuers (1977), and The Fox and the Hound (1981). Please follow myself and the show on Instagram…

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    Aug 13, 2026

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11. 154

    154. Writer & Storyman Larry Clemmons Part 2 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my three-part series featuring Writer and Storyman Larry Clemmons. In this episode I discuss his work on The Jungle Book (1967), The Aristocats (1970), and Robin Hood (1973), Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989…

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    Aug 6, 2026

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12. 153

    153. Writer & Storyman Larry Clemmons Part 1 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my three-part series featuring Writer and Storyman Larry Clemmons. In this episode I discuss his Disney career from 1932 to 1941 and work on Disneyland. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please...

    Jul 30, 2026

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13. 152

    152. Pixar's Coco (2017)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Pixar’s Coco (2017). Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. Intro and outro sounds are available...

    Jul 23, 2026

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14. 151

    151. Walt Disney's That Darn Cat! (1965) Part 2 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Walt Disney’s That Darn Cat! This live-action film released in 1965. This is the second of two episodes featuring this film. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any...

    Jul 16, 2026

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15. 150

    150. Walt Disney's That Darn Cat! (1965) Part 1 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Walt Disney’s That Darn Cat! This live-action film released in 1965. This is the first of two episodes featuring this film. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any...

    Jul 9, 2026

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16. 149

    149. Spike the Bee & Nature's Half Acre (1951)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I have two segments. The first features the animated character Spike the Bee who premiered in the 1948 short Inferior Decorator. Thesecond features the True-Life Adventure featurette Nature’s Half Acre (1951). Please follow myself and the show on Instagram...

    Jul 2, 2026

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17. 148

    148. Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Ostrich, & Sitatunga (Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom & Animal Kingdom Lodge)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring three animals’ guests can see at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge: Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Ostrich, and Sitatunga. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free…

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    Jun 25, 2026

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18. 147

    147. Charles August "Nick" Nichols (Director of Pluto Shorts)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring director Charles August “ Nick” Nichols who is most known for directing animated shorts starring Pluto. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions…

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    Jun 18, 2026

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19. 146

    146. Beauty and the Beast (1991) Part 2 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring the full-length animated film Beauty and the Beast. This is episode two of two. This film was discussed in prior episodes including with prior guests Tom Sito, Dave Pruiksma, Russ Edmonds, Ed Ghertner, Brian P. McEntee…

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    Jun 11, 2026

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20. 145

    145. Beauty and the Beast (1991) Part 1 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the full-length animated film Beauty and the Beast. This is episode one of two. This film was discussed in prior episodes including with prior guests Tom Sito, Dave Pruiksma, Russ Edmonds, Ed Ghertner, Brian P. McEntee; and during my series...

    Jun 4, 2026

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21. 144

    144. Nature's Strangest Creatures (1959)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Nature’s Strangest Creatures, a 16-minute nature featurette filmed in Australia by Alfred and Elma Milotte. It is available on YouTube on the Keeping Walt in Disney YouTube Channel. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram...

    May 28, 2026

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22. 143

    143. Background Artist Al Dempster Part 2 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, is episode two of two featuring Background Artist Al Dempster. In this episode I discuss Al Dempster’s work on several features including The Jungle Book (1967) and Robin Hood (1973). Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and...

    May 21, 2026

    16m
23. 142

    142. Background Artist Al Dempster Part 1 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, is episode one of two featuring Background Artist Al Dempster. In this episode I discuss his initial career at the studio from 1939-1945 and career as an illustrator for the Little Golden books. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram…

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    May 14, 2026

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24. 141

    141. Polar Bear Part 2 of 2 (The Wonderful World of Disney & Disneynature)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Polar bear, as a continuation of last week’s episode. Topics this week include the Polar bears inclusion in several films and a Disneynature 2022 documentary. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and…

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    May 7, 2026

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25. 140

    140. Polar Bear Part 1 of 2 (Men Against the Arctic 1955 & White Wilderness 1958)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Polar bear. Topics include the habitats and behaviors of the Polar Bear; and the animal’s inclusion in two works from the world of Disney. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel...

    Apr 30, 2026

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26. 139

    139. James and the Giant Peach (1996) Part 3 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am concluding my three-part series featuring James and the Giant Peach (1996) Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to...

    Apr 23, 2026

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27. 138

    138. James and the Giant Peach (1996) Part 2 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my three-part series featuring James and the Giant Peach (1996) Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to...

    Apr 16, 2026

    19m
28. 137

    137. James and the Giant Peach (1996) Part 1 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my three-part series featuring James and the Giant Peach (1996) Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to...

    Apr 9, 2026

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29. 136

    136. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 5 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I conclude my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940). You can find the 1940 Silver Screen article discussing Jiminy Cricket here. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any...

    Apr 2, 2026

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30. 135

    135. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 4 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940). You can find the 1940 Silver Screen article discussing Jiminy Cricket here. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail...

    Mar 26, 2026

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31. 134

    134. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 3 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940). You can find the 1940 Silver Screen article discussing Jiminy Cricket here. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail...

    Mar 19, 2026

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32. 133

    133. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 2 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940). You can find the 1940 Silver Screen article discussing Jiminy Cricket here. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail...

    Mar 12, 2026

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33. 132

    132. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 1 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940). Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. Intro...

    Mar 5, 2026

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34. 131

    131. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the 1996 full-length animated film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which is available for viewing on Disney+. You can list to prior episodes where I discuss work on this feature with Dave Pruiksma and Ed Ghertner. Please follow myself and the…

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    Feb 26, 2026

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35. 130

    130. The Olympic Elk (1952 True-Life Adventure Featurette)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the 1952 True-Life Adventure featurette The Olympic Elk which is available for viewing on Disney+. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or...

    Feb 19, 2026

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36. 129

    129. Home on the Range (2004)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the 2004 full-length animated film Home on the Range. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected].…

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    Feb 12, 2026

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37. 128

    128. Bongo & Black Rhinoceros (Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I feature two animals who reside at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: Bongo& Black Rhinoceros. Both animals can be seen by guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris located in the Africa section of Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Please follow myself and the show…

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    Feb 5, 2026

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38. 127

    127. Giant Panda (Disneynature's Born in China 2016 & Expedition China 2017)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Giant Panda, seen in two Disneynature features: Born in China& Expedition China. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode...

    Jan 29, 2026

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39. 126

    126. Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951) Part 3 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring 1951’s Alice in Wonderland. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. You can...

    Jan 22, 2026

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40. 125

    125. Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951) Part 2 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring 1951’s Alice in Wonderland. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. Intro…

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    Jan 15, 2026

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41. 124

    124. Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951) Part 1 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring 1951’s Alice in Wonderland. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. Intro and...

    Jan 8, 2026

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42. 123

    123. Pixar's Up (2009)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Pixar’s Up (2009). Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. Sounds heard in order are available on...

    Jan 1, 2026

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43. 122

    122. Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955) Part 3 of 3 with Guests Holly Foster Wells & Marcy Carriker Smothers

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am concluding my series featuring 1955’s Lady and the Tramp. You can learn more about Peggy Lee at peggylee.com.You can learn more about Marcy Carikker Smothers at her website here. I previously discussed Lady and the Tramp with the help of animation…

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    Dec 26, 2025

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    121. Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955) Part 2 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring 1955’s Lady and the Tramp. I previously discussed Lady and the Tramp with the help of animation expert Nancy Beiman as part of my series featuring Ken O’Connor. You can watch Disneyland’s Cavalcade of Songs on the Keeping...

    Dec 18, 2025

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45. 120

    120. Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955) Part 1 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring 1955’s Lady and the Tramp. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected]. Intro and...

    Dec 11, 2025

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46. 119

    119. West Indian Manatee (Walt Disney World's Epcot)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the West Indian Manatee, which guests can see at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to...

    Dec 4, 2025

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47. 118

    118. Okapi & Ituri Forest (Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom & Animal Kingdom Lodge)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Okapi, an animal guests visiting Walt Disney World can view at Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Okapi is visible on Kilimanjaro Safaris and on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and Animal Kingdom; and on the Pembe Savanna at...

    Nov 27, 2025

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48. 117

    117. James Algar Part 6 of 6 (Guest Laurie Algar Adams)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I concludemy series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977. In this episode I am joined by Jim’s daughter, Laurie Algar Adams. You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to seeimages of…

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    Nov 20, 2025

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49. 116

    116. James Algar Part 5 of 6 (The Wonderful World of Disney, America the Beautiful & More)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977. In this episode I discuss his work on several live action films as well as work on attractions for Disneyland and…

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    Nov 13, 2025

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    115. James Algar Part 4 of 6 (The Legend of Lobo 1962, The Incredible Journey 1963, & More)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977. In this episode I discuss his work on several live action films including 1962’s The Legend of Lobo and 1963’s...

    Nov 6, 2025

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