Even when we reach "dud" features, there's still a crap ton to discuss. Such is the case with Fun and Fancy Free, a film which would fall into obscurity if it weren't for Walt's trio of cartoon personalities... and Jiminy Cricket. Hope you find more entertainment in our lampooning than in this packaged product with a capital "P."
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References:
Borealus, Rory. “RCA Victor 20 2401 A - Fun and Fancy Free - Phil Harris and His Orchestra.” YouTube, 26 Feb. 2020, https://youtu.be/f6tF_7R2I0s?si=mZCwKw2DR7GieyVM.
“RCA Victor 20 2401 B - Say It with a Slap - Louis Prima and His Orchestra.” YouTube, 26 Feb. 2020, https://youtu.be/JDfJuiqmBj4?si=30xyHh5keQGhBGw8.
Ehrbar, Greg. “Dinah Shore Bongo Plus Outtake.” YouTube, 19 Sept. 2016, https://youtu.be/jwv3Ypz-hc4?si=J_g5KFtahdcb5J2l.
Kaufman, J. B. The Making of Walt Disney’s “Fun and Fancy Free." Hyperion Historical Alliance Press, 2019. Book.
Keeping Walt in Disney. “Walt Disney’s ‘Jiminy Cricket Presents Bongo’ Season 2 EP 3.” YouTube, 28 Aug. 2023, https://youtu.be/wNOP0cWk5BU?si=p82_BN6KRriIfo_h.
Kothenschulte, Daniel, and Katja Lüthge. “The Mickey and Bongo Feature.” The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, 1st ed., Taschen, Cologne, 2016, pp. 319–321. Book.
Kothenschulte, Daniel, et al. “Jack and the Beanstalk.” The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, 1st ed., Taschen, Cologne, 2016, p. 322. Book.
sqaat. “Aaron ‘Smokey’ Arnold Reads ‘Bongo’ by Sinclair Lewis (1930).” YouTube, 8 Aug. 2022, https://youtu.be/pDXA_IIY0oo.