The Wonderful World of Disney Season 3 Episode 13 Your Host, Donald Duck
- January 16, 1957
Your Host, Donald Duck, is the thirteenth episode of the third season of The Wonderful World of Disney. The show is a compilation of Disney cartoons featuring Donald Duck as the host.
In the episode, Donald Duck welcomes the audience and takes them on a journey through various clips of Disney cartoons. Throughout the show, he shares his opinions, observations, and comedic remarks with the viewers.
The first clip Donald introduces is from one of Walt Disney's earliest cartoons, Steamboat Willie, which featured the debut of Mickey Mouse. The clip shows Mickey as he steers a steamboat and encounters various obstacles along the way, all while accompanied by his signature song "Steamboat Bill".
Next up is a clip from The Three Little Pigs, a beloved Disney classic. This particular clip shows the third little pig as he confidently sings "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" while building his brick house. However, his brothers, who have built less sturdy houses, soon come knocking on his door seeking shelter from the big bad wolf.
The episode also features a segment from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney's first animated feature film. Donald introduces a clip of the Queen's transformation into the wicked witch and her attempt to poison Snow White with a poisoned apple.
Donald also shares a clip from Fantasia, a classic Disney film that combines animation and classical music. The clip features ballet dancers in colorful tutus as they dance to Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy."
Another segment Donald features is from The Jungle Book, a beloved Disney film. The clip shows Mowgli as he meets Baloo the bear and they proceed to sing "The Bare Necessities."
In addition to these classic clips, Donald also showcases several of his own appearances in Disney cartoons. He shares a clip of himself as he tries to teach his nephews how to play baseball in "Batter Up Donald", and another clip in which he competes with his neighbor Pete in a car race.
To conclude the episode, Donald introduces a surprise guest - Walt Disney himself. The two banter back and forth as they discuss Disney's visionary work in animation and film. Together, they reflect on the legacy of Disney and the importance of preserving the imagination and creativity that Disney has brought to the world.
Overall, Your Host, Donald Duck is a fun and entertaining episode that is sure to delight viewers of all ages. The episode showcases some of Disney's most iconic cartoons while also providing a comedic touch thanks to Donald Duck's humor and wit.