October 13

October 13, 1987 – Actor Fred MacMurray is Honored as the First Disney Legend

“Fred MacMurray is the epitome of what we hope the Disney Legend Promenade will come to represent.” – Michael Eisner, then CEO of the Walt Disney Company

On October 13, 1987, actor Fred MacMurray was honored as the first Disney Legend, coming out of retirement to appear at the ceremony. MacMurray was honored for his work with the Disney Studios, beginning in 1959 with the blockbuster film The Shaggy Dog, which helped revitalize his career. Overall, he starred in six films for the company, including The Absent-Minded Professor, Son of Flubber, Bon Voyage, Follow Me Boys, The Happiest Millionaire, and Charley and the Angel. The ceremony was held at the newly created Disney Legends Promenade, located in front of the Studio Theater; this area would be relocated to the Legends Plaza in Burbank once the number of Disney Legends outgrew the area. MacMurray attended with his wife June Haver, received a special plaque, and placed his handprints in wet cement in the promenade in front of several Disney employees and members of the press.