Tag: 50s
Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959)
Donald in Mathmagic Land is an American live-action animated featurette produced by Walt Disney Productions and featuring Donald Duck. The short was directed by Hamilton Luske and was released on June 26, 1959.
I Love Melvin (1953) Tap Dancing on Roller Skates Scene
Donald O'Connor in a roller-skating routine two years before Gene Kelly attempted a similar one. The song 'Life Has Its Funny Ups and Downs' is sung by Noreen Corcoran
Top 10 Songs with Harmonies That Give Us Chills
These harmonies never fail to give us the chills. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most epic, emotionally fulfilling instances of harmony in music. Our countdown includes “California Dreamin,’” “The Sound of Silence,” “Be...
The Spirit of Christmas (1953 Puppetoon)
A staple of Philadelphia TV in 50s & 60s. Classic version of Night Before Christmas from Bell Telephone using Beaton Marionettes.
The Three Little Pups (1953)
A variation on the age-old 'Three Little Pigs' theme, with Droopy and pals being the target of one of the most laid-back wolves you'll ever see.
Brenda Lee - Tutti Frutti (1956)
Brenda is just 11 here. It was only 2 years later that the holiday favorite "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was released in 1958 when she was just 13.
White Christmas (Title Song)
The title song "White Christmas" from the 1954 musical of the same name.
White Christmas - Sisters
From the 1954 musical White Christmas by Irving Berlin. Including a "remake" by Kelly Clarkson and her amazing vocal director Jessi Collins.
Teresa Brewer (1931-2007)
American Pop singer of the 1950s. While still a teenager, Teresa Brewer became a star when she released a perky little song called "Music, Music, Music" in 1950. For four decades, she continued to enchant with songs like "Ricochet," "Till I Waltz Again W...
Rocky and Bullwinkle
The adventures of a moose and flying squirrel in Frostbite Falls, Minn.
Top 10 RnB Performances on The Ed Sullivan Show
"The Ed Sullivan Show" is TV's longest-running variety show. It ran on Sunday nights for an amazing 23 years. The show's host, Ed Sullivan, had been a syndicated newspaper columnist who hosted two radio shows before agreeing to try television.
Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Rock and Roll and Country Music Hall of Famer Brenda Lee is celebrating her signature song, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” on the 65th Anniversary of the holiday classic with a new music video featuring cameos by country stars Tanya Tucker and Trish...
The Red Balloon (1956)
A boy makes friends with a seemingly sentient red balloon, and it begins to follow him. It follows him to the bus stop, to school, and to church. They play together in the streets of Paris and try to elude a gang of boys that wants to steal it.
Trick or Treat (1952)
When the nephews come to Donald's house in their Halloween costumes he dumps water on them and laughs at his trick. A witch sees this and decides to help the kids. By magic she gives Donald a bad time and the kids finally get their treats.
The Biggest Halloween Cartoon Compilation
Over 4 hours of spooky classics from Mickey Mouse, the Looney Tunes franchise, Superman, Popeye the Sailorman, Casper the Friendly Ghost and more!