Category Archives: Skeleton Dance

Organized Labor vs Steamboat Willie

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Art Babbitt

Sure, Art Babbitt and Walt Disney fought on opposite sides of the union during the Disney Strike, … but Walt Disney had a run-in with union unrest before Mickey Mouse ever premiered in his first film, Steamboat Willie! In late … Continue reading →

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Les Clark, of Disney’s Supreme Court

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Art Babbitt

In honor of the recent landmark healthcare decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court, I’m going to talk about one of my favorite past members of the Supreme Court. Disney animator Les Clark. I use “Supreme Court” loosely, but by … Continue reading →

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