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Disney and the Mob: Willie Bioff

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Art Babbitt

Let’s talk about the mob for a minute. There was a man named Willie Bioff.  He was a member of Al Capone’s gang, as was his partner, George Browne.  They were both top men of the Hollywood stagehands’ union, the … Continue reading →

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Disney Fires Babbitt How Many Times?

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Art Babbitt

A question was posed to me recently: How many times did Walt fire Babbitt? In his later years, Art Babbitt was fond of saying things like “Disney tried to fire me five different times” for his union activity at the … Continue reading →

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Dennis the Union Menace

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Art Babbitt

I recently got a hold of the autobiography of Hank Ketcham, creator of the comic strip Dennis the Menace, aptly called The Merchant of Dennis.  The book is filled with photos and illustrations on every page, and reminds me a … Continue reading →

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Occupy Disney

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Art Babbitt

People protesting, all day, every day, demanding fair wages from the one percent, for they were the ninety-nine percent. Singing songs and carrying signs.  Dressing in costume.  Marching and chanting.  Camping on the neighboring grass.  A tent city in a … Continue reading →

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