Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID510900.asp" target="_blank">11/9/06 2006 Disney Legends Ceremony</a>
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror Great coverage of the event. Moving, even. Iger's simple and understated remarks express something very evident and valuable for those who love the Walt Disney Company... He "gets it". Not in a fawning, synthetic manner (though time will be the ultimate test of that analysis) but in a sensible, "go with what's worked best" manner. Walt was not a fancy man. His tastes were very middle-America and he could focus. Iger shares that, and an appreciation for the "commonality" that made the Disney Company's products over the years appealing and desirable. What's more, he seems to be at least somewhat intent on bringing that company back to a time where it's a nice place to work.
Originally Posted By jkayjs Thanks so much for this article. For a moment I forgot I was 50 something and found myself sitting in front of my Grandma's B&W TV watching the MMC. I believe my heart even skipped a beat when I saw Tim's name(there's nothing in this world like a first crush). It was amazing to continue down the article and find how all these people had shaped my childhood and growing up years. Thanks again this made the end of a physically and mentally exhausting week a mental vacation. This is exactly the stuff that keeps me coming back to Disney for my escape from the often harsh and deadly realities of my everyday life. And it sites like this that give me that direct line.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Thanks so much for the kind words. I am happy that LaughingPlace is able to share these kind of events with the readers. It is also good to see that the Walt Disney Company is doing their part to honor Walt's creative legacy.
Originally Posted By Pollyana Thanks for the report Doug. It was very heart warming to say the least. Seeing Spin and Marty together again made my day! That was quality "kid" entertainment.
Originally Posted By Mickeylover8383 That was such a great article. Thank you so much for sharing it. I have to admit, I got a little misty-eyed when I saw the Joe Ranft was inducted as a Disney Legend. To quote Cars, "behind the clouds, a silver lining." I was surprised to see that Peter Jennings earned a spot in the Disney Legends since I normally don't consider ABC News to be "Disney"(even though I know they own ABC). But anyway, it's great he was honored as well. My favorite new honoree would have to be Sir Elton John. I love his songs in the Lion King and his additional contributions with Lebo M. in the Broadway version as well. It was also a pleasure to see one of my new friends(Margret Kerry) at the ceremony as well.
