The Disney Family Album

The Disney Family Album was a television series that originally aired on the Disney Channel from 1984 to 1986. The series consists of 20 documentary-style episodes that explore the lives and careers of individuals who played key roles in the creation and development of Disney antimutation, live-action films, Theme parks and more.

Each episode offers a nostalgic and informative glimpse into the history of Disney and the talented individuals who played pivotal roles in shaping the company’s success.

Disney Family Album | Annette Funicello | Mickey Mouse Club | Disney Legend | Disneyland | Walt Disney World

Annette Funicello was featured on the 16th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in September of 1985. As...

Disney Family Album | Clarence “Ducky” Nash | Ducky Nash | Voice of Donald Duck | Disney History | Disneyland | Walt Disney World

This episode, the first in the series, was thought to be the lost episode, Clarence “Ducky” Nash. Clarence is best known for providing the...

Disney Family Album | Disneyland Designers | John Hench | Herb Hyman | Bill Evans | Walt Disney World

John Hench, Herb Ryman, and Bill Evans were all featured on the 7th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the...

Disney Family Album | Eric Larson | Animator | Disneyland | Walt Disney World | 101 Dalmatians | Snow White | Walt’s Nine old...

Eric Larson was featured on the 8th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in January of 1985. Another...

Disney Family Album | Fess Parker | Buddy Ebsen | Disneyland | Davy Crockett | George Russel | Walt Disney | Walt Disney World

Fess Parker and Buddy Ebsen were featured on the 19th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in...

Disney Family Album | Frank Thomas | Disney Animation | Disney Legend | Walt’s Nine Old Men | Jungle Book

Frank Thomas was featured on the 11th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in April of 1985. One...

Disney Family Album | Golden Horseshoe Revue | Disneyland | Walt Disney World | Pecos Bill

The Golden Horseshow Revue was featured on the 14th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in July...

Disney Family Album | Jimmy Jim MacDonald | Disney Sound | Sound Effects | Walt Disney World | Disneyland | Disney Studios

Jim MacDonald was featured on the 4th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in September 1984 Jimmy MacDonald...

Disney Family Album | Ken Anderson | Disney Artist | Disney Animator | Disney Imagineer | Disneyland | Peter Pan’s Flight | Mr...

Ken Anderson was featured on the 6th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in November of 1984. Walt...

Disney Family Album | Marc Davis | Disney Animator | Disney Imagineer | Disney Legend | Disneyland | Walt Disney World

Marc Davis was featured on the 17th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in October of 1985....

Disney Family Album | Milt Kahl | Disney Animator | Director | Pinocchio | Bambi | Cinderella | Alice in Wonderland | Peter Pan

Milt Kahl was featured on the 5th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in October of 1984 Milt...

Disney Family Album | Ollie Johnston | Disney Animator | Legend | Snow White | Pinocchio } Bambi | Cinderella | Alice in Wonderland

Ollie Johnston was featured on the 15th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in August of 1985. ...

Disney Family Album | Peter Ellenshaw | Harrison Ellenshaw | Disney Background Paintings | Disney Legend | Academy Award Winner

Peter and Harrison Ellenshaw were featured on the 9th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in February...

Disney Family Album | The Sherman Brothers | Disney Song Writers | Disney Legend | Disneyland | Walt Disney World | Disney Music

The Sherman Brothers were featured on the 3rd episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in August of...

Disney Family Album | The Story Men | Vance Gerry | Larry Clemmons | Jack Hannah | Disneyland | Behind the Scenes

Disney Story Men were featured on the 20th and final episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in...

Disney Family Album | True Life Adventures | The Milotte’s and The BeeBe’s | Lloyd Beebe | Seal Island | Disneyland

The Milotte's and the Beebe's were featured on the 17th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in...

Disney Family Album | Voice Actors | Disney Voice Actors | Disney Animation | John Byner | Phil Harris | Will Ryan | Sterling...

Multiple Voice Actors were featured on the 12th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in May of...

Disney Family Album | Ward Kimball | Disney Animator | Legend | Imagineer | Disneyland | Walt Disney

The Disney Family Album was an original documentary series produced by The Disney Channel in the mid-1980s. Episodes aired from June 1984 until January...

Disney Family Album | Ward Kimball | Disney Animator | Legend | Imagineer | Mikey Mouse | Jiminy Cricket | World of Motion |...

Ward Kimball was featured on the 2nd episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in July of 1984. ...

Disney Family Album | WED Imagineers | Disney Imagineers | Walter Elias Disney | Imagineering | Disneyland | Walt Disney World

WED Imagineers were featured on the 13th episode of "The Disney Family Album" and originally aired on the Disney Channel in June of 1985. Walt...

Subscribe to Sam's Disney Diary YouTube Channel for more.

If you enjoyed the content, we invite you to consider subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Subscribe Today