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The Late Great Willie Pyle

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Art Babbitt

On June 2nd at 8am, my friend Willis Pyle died of a heart attack in his New York City apartment.  Willie was 101 years old, but was sharp and witty to the end.  I was told that he was doing … Continue reading →

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Sergeant Babbitt, WWII Hero

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Art Babbitt

Happy Memorial Day, America!  In honor of our troops, past and present, I give you a sampling of some records of Art Babbitt’s military history. If you worked in Hollywood at the outbreak of America’s involvement in WWII, you may … Continue reading →

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The Snow White Wrap Party – part 2

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Art Babbitt

As continued from The Snow White Wrap Party – part 1, here are some more pics, courtesy of Disney artist Willie Pyle, from the weekend of June 4, 1938. Young Art Babbitt wasn’t much of a dancer – or a … Continue reading →

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The Snow White Wrap Party – part 1

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Art Babbitt

On the weekend of June 4, 1938, Walt rewarded his hard-working staff with a 2-day party at the Lake Narconian resort hotel near Palm Springs.  It was a thank-you to the overworked artists (their families were invited, too), who had … Continue reading →

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