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March 14

Posted on March 14, 2014 by disneydetail

March 14, 1948 – Actor, Writer, Producer, Comedian, Director, and Disney Legend Billy Crystal is Born

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“When we thought of Billy Crystal, we thought, this was going to be great. Of course, he just added his own unique spin to it.” – Pete Docter, Director of Monsters, Inc.

On March 14, 1948, William Edward Crystal was born in New York City. His father was a music promoter, and his uncle was Milton Gabler, a legendary music producer. Displaying a love of performing at an early age, Crystal and his older brothers would perform their own variety show for family members and at local events. After graduating from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1970, Crystal began his career in improv comedy, leading to a sketch on the first season of Saturday Night Live!. His breakout role was as Jodie Dallas on the sitcom Soap, which he played from 1977 through 1981. He rejoined Saturday Night Live! as a cast member during the 1984 – 1985 season, and then had an appearance in the series All in the Family, where he would meet actor and director Rob Reiner. Reiner hired Crystal for small parts in two films, This is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride, which led to his being cast as the lead in When Harry Met Sally…. This film gave Crystal his first Golden Globe nomination for best actor.

Crystal was asked to be the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Pixar’s first full-length computer animated feature Toy Story, but he passed on the role, calling it one of the biggest regrets of his career. When he was offered the role of Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc., he jumped at the chance. He has since reprised the role in a short film, a cameo in Cars, and the prequel film Monsters University. Crystal also voiced the character Calcifer in the film Howl’s Moving Castle. Crystal continues to be active in entertainment, hosting the Academy Awards nine times, directing a made-for-television movie, and writing and starring in a one-man play called 700 Sundays. Crystal was named a Disney Legend in 2013.

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March 12

Posted on March 12, 2014 by disneydetail

March 12, 2000 – The Live-Action Television Film Model Behavior Premieres on ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney

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“Let’s just say, I’ve officially clinched my status as junior class spinster.”

On March 12, 2000, the live-action television film Model Behavior premiered on ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney programming block. The movie was based on the book Janine & Alex, Alex & Janine by Michael Levin, who helped to co-write the film with David Kukoff and Matt Roshkow. The film was directed by Mark Rosman, and starred Maggie Lawson as Alex Burroughs/Janine Adams, Justin Timberlake as Jason Sharpe, Jesse Nilsson as Eric Singer, Daniel Clark as Josh, Karen Hines as Monique, and Kathy Lee Gifford as Deirdre Adams.

Shy teenager Alex Burroughs is attending a party on a mission: to ask popular athlete Eric Singer to the Fall Ball. Her best friend Sharon is there for moral support, although Alex has taken to hiding in the bathroom. Alex finally leaves the bathroom and runs into Eric, but the encounter is rather awkward, and she soon leaves the party to head home, embarrassed. Her father lectures her on breaking curfew, but she doesn’t seem to care. Before she goes to sleep, she reads her fashion magazines once again, wishing she were the model on the cover. Meanwhile, the model on the cover, Janine Adams, is trying to order Chinese food, but her mother nixes the order and changes it to her usual “steamed broccoli and brown rice.” Janine thinks her mother is overbearing, and wishes she could just be a normal teenage girl. She watches television in her room and comes across a program about herself, including an “exclusive” about her being involved with fellow model Jason Sharpe, although in reality Janine wants nothing to do with him.

Alex tries to talk to her father about her ideas for new catering uniforms, showing a glimpse of her unsatisfactory life

Alex tries to talk to her father about her ideas for new catering uniforms, showing a glimpse of her unsatisfactory life

The next morning, Alex gets ready for an event for her father’s catering company, and finds out that she’s a finalist to get into a summer program for fashion and design, with an interview occurring in two weeks. Janine is preparing for her day, snapping at everyone and everything around her, including her assistant Monique. Janine has to go to a launch for her book, which Alex’s dad’s company is catering. At the party, Janine and Alex run into each other, and Janine takes Alex into the bathroom to show that the two look uncannily alike. Janine starts questioning Alex about normal life, and then offers to have Alex trade places with her, just for a week. Alex is unsure, but finally agrees. The two quickly change outfits and head back to the party in their new roles. Janine is excited to head home and begin a “normal” life, while Alex is thrilled to live the life of a supermodel.

Alex’s family and Janine’s assistant Monique are confused at the girls’ behavior, but they run with it. Janine heads to Alex’s school, and is unusually excited about the experience. She runs into Alex’s friend Sharon and starts walking the hallways. Janine confidently says hello to the cutest guys in school, but Sharon reminds her that they don’t exist on the social radar. Janine refuses to accept this, and also refuses to take the abuse from popular mean girl Mindy. Alex then attends a photo shoot in a bikini, and is noticeably uncomfortable in front of the camera. Although the photographer is annoyed at first, he is soon taken with her “new” shy look. Back at school, Janine talks back to the teacher, earning the respect from several of her fellow students. Alex walks the streets after her shoot, and runs into Jason Sharpe, who apologizes for the recent article calling them a couple. He promises to make it up to her, and quickly leaves. Monique tells Alex that she should want nothing to do with him, but Alex tells Janine that, just for this week, she’ll reconsider. Janine finds some eye candy of her own in the form of Eric Singer, and decides to approach him, although Mindy is hanging all over him. She pours Eric’s carton of milk all over Mindy, and certainly catches Eric’s attention before heading back to her table.

Alex surprises everyone by giving her chauffeur Tony the day off, and spending the day seeing the city with Monique

Alex surprises everyone by giving her chauffeur Tony the day off, and spending the day seeing the city with Monique

Alex decides to go see the sights of New York, and gives her chauffeur the day off. Janine cooks breakfast for her family, and shows a real talent for cooking, although Alex’s brother Josh is suspicious of “Alex’s” new behavior. Alex and Monique go rollerblading through Central Park, and Alex hears about Janine’s habit of talking down to the people around her. Alex decides to be kind to those around her instead, and decides to take Monique shopping. At school, “Alex’s” social standing has improved substantially thanks to Janine, and Eric starts talking to her, although she acts nonchalant about it. In New York, Alex is asked out on a date by Jason. She wants to accept, but the night he proposes is the night that Alex and Janine are supposed to switch back. Janine soon calls Alex, and the two agree to postpone the switch back for another week. Josh overhears the conversation, and realizes that he’s got a huge scandal on his hands. Although Alex is warned to stay away from Jason Sharpe, she ignores Janine’s advice and goes on a date with Jason. Janine then goes on a date with Eric, although she is less than impressed with his car. Eric plans on taking Janine to Les Gourmand, a fancy French restaurant, which is where Alex and Jason are also going.

Alex and Jason show up at the restaurant amid a sea of reporters, although the reporters ignore Janine when she shows up with Eric. After finding out that the restaurant lost Eric’s reservation, they leave, but Eric decides to take her around the back. Alex and Jason start to bond, especially when Jason admits that he’s only modeling to save up money for grad school so he can study astronomy. He invites Alex to see a meteor shower later that night, and she accepts. Josh sneaks into the restaurant to film the evidence of the two girls. Meanwhile, Eric is more and more impressed with how Janine handles herself. Janine and Alex excuse themselves to the bathroom, and, unaware that the mirror is actually gone, think the other is their mirror reflection. They finally realize that they are at the same restaurant, and Janine is angry to the point where she tries to break up the date between Alex and Jason, while Alex tries to break up Eric and Janine. The two then switch back, although they both have a lot of explaining to do. Eric then takes Janine go-karting, and they have a much better, more normal evening; Jason takes Alex to see the meteor shower, and the two share a kiss. After Eric takes Janine home, she admits that this is the most fun she’d had in a long time, and he calls her his girl before he kisses her.

Janine arrives home from her date with Eric, unaware of how much trouble she's in

Janine arrives home from her date with Eric, unaware of how much trouble she’s in

When Janine gets home, Alex’s father reminds her that she missed the wedding event she was supposed to cater, and is grounded. Alex arrives home to find Janine’s mother waiting for her. Alex then wakes up for an early morning workout the next morning, while Janine gets in trouble for using her cell phone in class, among other things, and is sentenced to do the laundry for the school. Alex then has to walk in a show, although she doesn’t do very well, as she has never walked a runway before, and rips the dress before running into another model. At school, Janine snaps at Sharon, and arrives home to find the admissions adviser for the summer program Alex wants waiting for her. Not knowing where Alex’s portfolio is, she creates a mishmash of pictures and scribbles, and Alex is not accepted into the program. Back at Janine’s, Josh shows up to blackmail Alex. Josh then gives her the idea of telling Jason who she really is, and asking him to the fall ball, and calls him to meet her that night. Janine tries to sneak out of the house to meet Eric, but gets caught and is sent back to her room by Alex’s father. Alex shows up at the high school to meet Jason, and before she can ask, he tells her that he’s heading to Paris and wants her to go with him. As Alex ties up her hair and puts on her glasses, she gives Jason the tape and asks him to kiss her. Eric spots them, and the two guys think that she’s been two-timing them.

When Janine and Alex speak on the phone, the two yell at each other for ruining each other’s careers, and decide that they need to switch back right away, and plan it for the next morning in front of the school. The two have a tearful goodbye, and sadly return to their lives. Janine starts snapping at everyone and everything again, and Monique sadly states that Janine was so different the past week. Alex’s parents are surprised at how different Alex is, as her attitude has done a complete 180. At Janine’s photo shoot, the photographer wants her to be shy and coquettish as Alex was, and Janine is frustrated that she can’t do it. While doing through her bag, she finds the pictures of her and Eric, and gets an idea. Alex resumes life at school, although it seems that everything is now worse after Janine’s stint. Suddenly, she gets an idea, and smiles. At the apartment, Janine refuses to go to her agent’s party, instead choosing to go to the Fall Ball. Alex plans to go get Jason, and actually gets brother’s help for once. She calls Jason, but it appears that he’s already left for Paris.

Janine tries to explain everything to Eric at the Fall Ball, but he is soon pulled away by Mindy

Janine tries to explain everything to Eric at the Fall Ball, but he is soon pulled away by Mindy

Janine pulls up to the Fall Ball, pretending to be Alex, and looks for Eric. Although she tries to talk to Eric, Mindy pulls Eric away and insults her. Alex then shows up to the dance, although her parents soon discover that she has snuck out. The Prince and Princess of the Fall Ball are announced, and it’s Eric and Mindy, which crushes Janine. As Eric and Mindy dance together, Janine watches on sadly. Meanwhile, Alex and Janine’s families show up at the dance, and Alex is surprised to see Jason show up at the dance. As Alex walks to Jason, and Janine walks to Eric, the two girls collide and everyone is surprised to see the two of them. When their families walk in, the two finally explain the entire situation. Their parents finally start listening to them, making them both very happy. Alex wishes Jason goodbye, but Jason refuses to let her go, and asks her to dance. Eric then goes over to Janine and asks her to dance. The dance continues, and everyone is happy, including Monique and Alex’s chauffeur, who pair up as well.

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March 9

Posted on March 9, 2014 by disneydetail

March 9, 2009 – The Crime Drama Television Series Castle Premieres on ABC

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“Mr. Castle, this whole ‘bad boy charm’ thing that you’ve got going might work for bimbettes and celebutants. Me, I work for a living, so that makes you one of two things in my world: either the guy who makes my life easier, or the guy who makes my life harder. And trust me, you do not want to be the guy who makes my life harder.”

On March 9, the crime drama television series Castle premiered on ABC as a midseason replacement. The show quickly gained popularity, and has been nominated for, and won, several awards, including the People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Crime Drama and Favorite TV Drama Actor for lead actor Nathan Fillion. Several books have been released as tie-ins with the show; Castle’s first novel about character Nikki Heat, titled Heat Wave, was released in September of 2009 and peaked on the New York Times Best Seller list at number 6. The television series was created by Andrew W. Marlowe, and stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle and Stana Katic as Kate Beckett.

The first episode, “Flowers for Your Grave,” begins with flowers being placed over a young woman’s body, before quickly switching to the book launch for author Richard Castle’s new book, Storm Falls. Meanwhile, detective Kate Beckett is called to a homicide – the body seen from the beginning. She quickly deduces that the murder is reminiscent of a book she’d read – Richard Castle’s, to be exact. Castle is chastised by his publisher and ex-wife for killing off his best-selling main character, but he felt he had to as he no longer found him inspiring. She threatens to take back his advance if he doesn’t give her a book in the next three weeks, but he is plagued by writer’s block. Just as he wishes for something new, Beckett approaches him to ask him a few questions about a murder.

Castle is taken to the station to talk. Although he tries to flirt with her, she doesn’t fall for his flattery, and doesn’t hesitate to let him know. She shows him a picture of the victim, Alison Tisdale, but Castle isn’t sure if he’s ever seen her before. She then shows him a picture of another victim who has been murdered in a fashion similar to another Castle book; Beckett has come to the conclusion that there’s a deranged Castle fan that wants to get his attention through murder. He manages to anger Beckett further by asking for the pictures of the crime scenes, calling it a “red badge of honor” for a mystery writer. Castle goes home, and tells his daughter Alexis that he’s been asked to help the police on a case concerning his books. He tells her that the books the murderer picked are his lesser works, and wonders why the murderer would pick them.

Beckett starts giving assignments to her team, making them well versed in Castle's work

Beckett starts giving assignments to her team, making them well versed in Castle’s work

Back at the station, Beckett gives her team members Detective Javier Esposito and Detective Kevin Ryan a box full of Castle’s works, telling them to familiarize themselves with the murder scenes so they don’t miss another one. Esposito and Ryan tease Beckett about being a fan of Castle, with Esposito asking why Beckett would want to read murder stories after dealing with bodies all day. She counters with wanting to understand why someone would want to commit murder. Esposito reports later that the murderer has left no trace, and there’s no connection between the two victims. Beckett gets more bad news when the Chief tells her that Castle has offered to assist with the investigation. Beckett and Castle then have to go through a mountain of his fan mail, and she asks him why he’s there, as he doesn’t want justice, nor is he outraged. He says that he’s there for the story, and that there’s always a story. He studies her, and deduces that something happened to her to make her become a cop, as women like her become lawyers, not cops, he decides. She isn’t impressed with his trick, and goes silent until she finds the letter that could lead to the killer. When the team hears that it will take a week to get the prints from the envelope, Castle calls in a favor with his friend, the Mayor, which annoys Beckett further.

The team is called out when another body is found, imitating yet another Castle story. Although Castle is told to stay away from the scene, he heads over to the medical examiner before Beckett can stop him. As Castle studies the scene, Beckett gets a call that they’ve gotten a hit from the prints, and the team races to get the suspect Kyle Cabot. Castle is told to stay in the car, but of course, he leaves after Beckett has raced into the building. She enters Cabot’s apartment and finds several Castle books with frightening crayon drawings. In the back room, they find all of the evidence they need, including a layout of Cabot’s plans, and then find Cabot hiding in the closet. Back at the station, it looks as if the case is solved, as Cabot has serious mental problems, but Castle disagrees, saying that it just seems too easy. Beckett brushes Castle off, but his words stick in her head later, leaving her to go through the evidence again. After a poker game with some author friends, Castle decides to keep digging, as he is still unconvinced that Cabot is guilty. He shows up at the police station again, and presents Beckett with a gift of an advance copy of his new book. She begrudgingly thanks him, and he kisses her on the cheek before he leaves. She realizes that he’s gone through the evidence again and stolen her files.

Beckett arrives to have Castle arrested for stealing her files

Beckett arrives to have Castle arrested for stealing her files

Beckett tracks Castle down and has him arrested for felony theft and obstruction of justice. As he is led away by the officers, he lets her know that the type of rose petals used in the crime means Cabot is innocent. The charges are dropped if Castle agrees to leave the case alone, but Beckett is hung up on Castle’s theory, and reopens the case. Castle is convinced that Cabot’s been set up, with the murderer really only wanting to kill one person, with the other two just used as a cover. Beckett and Castle realize that, had Cabot really been the killer, he wouldn’t have gotten several details wrong when copying the murders from the books. Alison is the intended victim, they conclude, although they still don’t know why. The next day, Castle and Beckett show up at Ashley Tisdale’s father’s office, and ask him questions. They find that, should something happen to Mr. Tisdale, the money will go to his son, Harrison. After they question the brother, they find that he was asked to hire Cabot by his sister, and he refused. He has an alibi, but Beckett knows that he’s lying, as he is too quick to provide the alibi. They begin the pursuit to prove the Harrison’s guilt.

After stopping at the court house to get a search warrant, the two head off to Harrison’s residence, although Beckett tricks Castle and handcuffs him to the car. Beckett finds that Harrison has fled, as well as shredded the evidence. Castle is able get out of his handcuffs and chases after Harrison, with Beckett not far behind. Harrison holds Castle hostage, but Castle knocks Harrison out, with Beckett able to cuff him. After Harrison is arrested, Castle invites Beckett to dinner, but she turns him down. He is intrigued by her, enough so that he decides to base his new character, Nikki Heat, on her. The Chief calls Beckett into his office, and announces that Castle will now be joining Beckett on her cases for research, much to Beckett’s dismay.

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March 8

Posted on March 8, 2014 by disneydetail

March 8, 2002 – The Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly Premieres

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“Hey, I have always known there are some stories that have to be told, but I never realized my memoirs would be one of them.”

On March 8, 2002, the Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly premiered. This was the second Disney Channel Original Movie filmed in Canada, and the first to be repeated on ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney. The film was written by Gail Parent and Michael Walsh, and directed by Larry Shaw. It starred Hilary Duff as Kelly, Christy Carlson Romano as Jennifer Stone, and Gary Cole as General Joe Maxwell.

The film begins in New York City, at the New York Middle School for Arts. Student Kelly Collins is a free-spirited teenager who is working on a video-documentary about her family. Her father is a photographer who is travels around the world, and Kelly lives with her mother, as her parents are divorced. Her mother is dating a Brigadier General named Joe Maxwell, and they announce to Kelly that they plan to get married. Kelly is supportive of the engagement, although she feels that Joe is a little too stiff for their family. They soon drop another bombshell on Kelly: they’ll be leaving New York City to move upstate for Joe’s new job as the Commandant of a military school. Kelly will be sent to the military school as a student, and she balks at the news. Although she refuses to go, she is soon enrolled in the George Washington Military Academy.

Kelly arrives at the barracks, amid stares from the other cadets

Kelly arrives at the barracks, amid stares from the other cadets

Kelly soon makes a friend named Carla, and hears about Captain Stone from the other members of her dorm. Stone is “the meanest sixteen-year-old on the planet,” she hears, and Carla warns her to keep to regulation, or she’ll get in trouble. Kelly does not have a good first meeting with Stone, but doesn’t back down. Kelly hates military school from the get-go, and vows to change the school to be a more friendly place. Her first day begins as a disaster, as she doesn’t understand the lingo of military school. Carla offers to teach her everything she needs to know. Kelly also sees Cadet Major Brad Rigby and develops a quick crush on him, but Carla warns her that he belongs to Stone. Kelly then blocks Stone’s attempt to ask Brad to the dance on Friday, making more of an enemy of Stone. Back at the dorm, everyone is showing off their dresses for the dance, except Carla, who didn’t bring anything to wear. Kelly helps Carla get a dress, and admits that the Commandant is her stepfather. Carla says she should tell Stone this information, but Kelly refuses, as Stone is her own battle.

During the obstacle course on the day of the dance, Kelly has problems getting through and is berated by Stone. She remains stuck at the top of one obstacle, as she is terrified of heights, but finally makes it down. Once she is done, Stone makes her repeat the course, which would make Kelly miss the dance. It begins to rain while Kelly does the course again with Stone’s assistant, Gloria. Kelly and Gloria bond during the course, with Gloria giving her advice as to how to get through the course. Kelly then finishes and makes a mad dash to the dance, although she slips down a muddy hill and lands into Stone, covering her dress with mud. Everyone applauds Kelly’s antics, save for Stone, who runs off furiously. She is then called to Joe’s office to be lectured about her performance the first week of school. Kelly accidentally insults Joe, and he lays down the law on her. He sends her home, and she is shocked by his attitude. When she gets home, she attempts to tell her mom that she wishes to leave the military school, but changes her mind when her mother gives her more surprising news: Kelly’s mom is going to have a baby, and surprised her with an art kit. Kelly then decides that she will not only stay in school, but she’ll help Joe become more fatherly.

Stone takes out all of her aggression on Kelly's blanket, tearing it in front of her

Stone takes out all of her aggression on Kelly’s blanket, tearing it in front of her

Back at the dorms, Stone retaliates against Kelly’s antics by stealing her blanket and tearing it up. Kelly tries not to cry, but decides to take revenge instead. Taking her new art kit, she enters Stone’s room while she sleeps and paints her hair to match the tie-dye design of the blanket. The cadets laugh the next morning, and Stone is mortified. She then hands Kelly a court martial summons, and it is later revealed that Joe will be the one to review the verdict and dole out the punishment. Joe thinks that Kelly and her antics are going to blow his career. Kelly overhears this, and is crushed. When her mother admits that maybe they shouldn’t have come to the academy, Kelly tearfully says that they never even asked her. At the court martial, they find Kelly guilty, and Joe gives her the punishment of being the equipment manager of the drill team. She starts off by polishing the drill team’s shoes, and has a chance encounter with Brad, who teaches her how to shine shoes, and then tells her that she makes him laugh. Reinvigorated, she continues to work hard at polishing. The team hopes to win Regionals this year, as they haven’t done well since their third place win in the 1970s. Kelly develops a respect for the drill team. Carla offers to help Kelly with the polishing, and the two become closer after Carla admits that her home life isn’t that great. While polishing, Kelly starts playing around with one of the rifles, quickly picking up on what to do.

At the school’s practice meet against a rival high school, Kelly impresses Joe with her quick thinking as the equipment manager. Kelly is even more impressed with the performances of the drill teams, but notices that Joe seems to look disappointed if the school’s performance, as it lacks something. After hearing Brad’s speech at the end about how they need creativity, Kelly tries to cheer him up with a random routine, and he asks her to do it again. Afterwards, she gives Gloria a friendship bracelet as an offering in exchange for coaching so Kelly can join the drill team. Kelly then auditions for the drill team after extensive training with Gloria, and Stone doesn’t want Kelly anywhere near the team. Before Kelly can check the list to see if she made the team, she is called to Joe’s office, where she finds out from him that he made it, and how proud he is of her. She then gives him a lecture on how he needs to soften up for the sake of the baby, and he allows her to help him. She then arrives at the drill team’s locker room and finds her uniform waiting for her. As she walks around campus, she starts following Stone as Stone practices routines for drill team. As she imitates Stone, the two gradually end up working on a routine together. Brad and Gloria notice the two of them having their fun and applaud their efforts, thinking they could work together for the regional competition. Later, Kelly tries to be friendly with Stone, which Stone begrudgingly accepts.”

Kelly enjoys family dinner with Joe, her mother, and her father

Kelly enjoys family dinner with Joe, her mother, and her father

Kelly is excited for her father to stop by for dinner, and Joe notices how Kelly and her father interact, particularly when her father’s schedule allows him to be there for her drill team competition. At the competition site, Kelly’s best friend from New York City appears, and when Kelly calls her “my best and truest friend,” an upset Carla falls behind the rest of the group, not without Joe noticing. The competition starts with the inspection phase. Although they pass the inspection phase, Kelly is upset that her father hasn’t shown up yet. When her phone goes off, the rest of the team is angry, as if it had gone off during competition, they would have been disqualified. Joe finds Kelly as she’s panicking, and she tells him that she thinks something bad has happened to her father. He offers to let her go find him, but she wants to stay with the team as she knows how important this competition is. Joe tells her that she has a duty to her father, and they run off to find her father without telling the team. Kelly and Joe find her father on the rock face, and Joe calls for help while Kelly decides to rappel to meet him. Meanwhile, the team continues the competition without Kelly. After Kelly runs out of rope, she decides to drop the rope to reach the ledge where her dad is lying unconscious. She manages to keep him company as he wakes until the rescue team arrives, and Joe gives her a hug, but also lets her know that she can have two best friends, referencing the incident with Carla earlier.

Back at the competition, the team is down by five points, and Kelly arrives just in time for the last event with Stone. Kelly apologizes to Carla, and the two are friends again. Kelly and Stone compete in the unarmed competition event, complete with ribbon dancing. The duo are met with applause, and it is announced that George Washington Military Academy wins second place, losing the gold by only one point. Although Kelly feels responsible, Stone tells her that without her, they wouldn’t have even made it this far. Kelly says next year they’ll get gold, but Stone tells her there won’t be a next year, as she is moving to Europe, but hopes Kelly will become a platoon leader, so she can teach a maggot just like her, and the two share a hug.

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March 7

Posted on March 7, 2014 by disneydetail

March 7, 2006 – The Soundtrack Album That’s So Raven Too! Is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Some call it magic, and I don’t know how, but I know that I have it, and it all works out.”

On March 7, 2006, the second and final soundtrack for the hit Disney Channel Original Series That’s So Raven, entitled That’s So Raven Too! was released through Walt Disney Records. The album featured several songs by lead actress Raven-Symoné, including duets with co-stars Anneliese van der Pol, Orlando Brown, and Kyle Massey, as well as songs by recording artists Jesse McCartney, Aly & AJ, B5, Everlife, and Aretha Franklin. The album peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200, and has since sold at least 200,000 copies. Songs “Some Call if Magic” by Raven-Symoné, “A Day in the Sun” by Anneliese van der Pol, and “Little by Little (Remix)” by Raven-Symoné and Orlando Brown were released as singles.

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March 4

Posted on March 4, 2014 by disneydetail

March 4, 1989 – The Animated Series Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers Premieres

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“There’s no case too big, no case too small, if you need help, just call!”

On March 4, 1989, the animated series Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers premiered on the Disney Channel with the episode “Piratsy Under the Seas.” The series entered syndication on September 18, 1989. After the success of Duck Tales in 1987, three series were created to be part of a line-up on the Disney Channel: Chip ‘n’ Dale, TaleSpin, and a show that would eventually become Darkwing Duck. The original version of Chip ‘n’ Dale did not feature the chipmunk duo; it was due to the urging of Michael Eisner that Chip and Dale were used, as it was thought to be better to use established Disney characters than create new ones. Chip was given the clothes of the original conceived character Kit, who was seen as an Indiana Jones-style explorer. Dale’s attire resembled that of Magnum, P.I., a popular detective series of the 1980s. The show was added to the Disney Afternoon lineup and, along with the other shows in that programming block, was very well received. The series was created by Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove, and starred Tress MacNeille as Chip and Gadget, Corey Burton as Dale and Zipper, and Peter Cullen as Monterey Jack.

The first episode, “Piratsy Under the Seas,” begins with Chip waking up to find the treehouse a mess. He angrily asks Dale why he insists on living like a slob, and the two continue to argue until Gadget enters the room. Dale is then ordered to clean up by Chip, Gadget, and Monterey Jack. Chip watches and laughs as Dale trips into the trash can, but is alarmed to find that the garbage man is there for the daily pickup, and can only watch as Dale is thrown into the garbage truck. Chip and the team quickly follow after the truck in one of Gadget’s gadgets, but they hit a bump and are all thrown into the same garbage truck as it’s stopped at a stoplight. The gang then finds themselves drifting out to sea on a barge full of garbage and, thanks to Dale’s clumsiness, Chip and Dale get stuck inside a bottle. Gadget spots a barrel in the water, and a pirate flag springs from the top. The pirates set out a net to gather some of the trash from the barge, and captures Chip and Dale, dragging them into the ocean. Monterey and Gadget quickly attempt to follow them.

Chip and Dale push against the bottle to free themselves from the net

Chip and Dale push against the bottle to free themselves from the net

As they are pulled below, Chip and Dale manage to spring themselves free from the net, but are soon captured by an angry octopus, who pulls them down again. As the two finally manage to wrangle themselves free, they end up inside a wrecked ship, and are greeted by the pirates inside. They save them from “Billy the Squid,” and introduce themselves. The pirates are led by Jolly Roger, who invites Chip and Dale to a pirate’s feast. Meanwhile, on the surface, Gadget is still trying to concoct something that will help them travel underwater. Chip and Dale are at the feast, and Dale is happily surprised to find that the pirates are as messy as he is. As Dale rushes to join them on a treasure hunt, Chip lectures Dale that, as Rescue Rangers, they have a job to do, but Dale wants to play with the pirates for a while. Dale leads the pirates to the treasure, and Chip then attempts to leave, but the pirates tell them that, since they have seen the treasure, they will have to stay with the pirates for the rest of their lives. Gadget finally finishes her creation, and the rest of the team heads underwater, but end up running into Billy the Squid. They quickly escape and head inside the wreckage, narrowly avoiding Billy’s grasp. They end up in the treasure room, and Gadget tricks Billy into slamming his arm into a nearby treasure chest.

Monterey and Zipper search through the ship for Chip and Dale, while Gadget works on creating another vehicle. Monterey finds Chip and Dale locked up in a cage, and gets an idea to pretend to be the missing captain Long Lost Lafitte, who had disappeared over 200 years prior. The pirates are a bit suspicious, and call for Young Ned, who was the original captain’s cabin boy. Monterey passes the cabin boy’s test, and orders Dale and Chip free. Although Monterey reluctantly refuses to take the treasure with him to the surface, he is unable to resist the special cheese of Captain Lafitte, which Young Ned had been saving all those years. His disguise falls off as he runs to the cheese and, realizing he’s been tricked, the Jolly Roger and his crew tie up the Rescue Rangers and makes them walk the plank. Chip comes up with an idea, and the gang works together to stop themselves from becoming Billy the Squid’s food. Gadget then has the idea of sending the entire ship up to the surface, surmising that the weight of the treasure is what’s holding the wreckage down. Gadget, Chip, and Dale use a cannon to blast the treasure out of the ship, while Monterey and Zipper act as a distraction. Once the cannon is fired and the treasure freed, the ship quickly heads to the surface. The pirates are delighted to find that they can live on the surface again and have real adventures, and the Rescue Rangers wave them goodbye as they sail away.

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March 1

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March 1, 1998 – The Disney Channel Original Series Bug Juice Premieres

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“These are the true life adventures of kids at summer camp.”

On March 1 1998, the Disney Channel Original Series Bug Juice premiered. The documentary series featured the story of a group of campers at Camp Waziyatah, located in Waterford, Maine. The series was named after a slang term for a sugary drink usually served at summer camp, most often made from Kool-Aid. The series’ popularity led to two further seasons of the show (set at two other summer camps), as well as three other Disney Channel produced reality series. Although it became a staple of the Disney Channel, the series was pulled after the third series finished in 2001, and was not show again until the summer of 2004; afterwards, it was subsequently pulled again, and has not been aired since.

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February 27

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February 27, 2012 – The Disney XD Sitcom Lab Rats Premieres

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“Whoa! My new dad is Batman!”

On February 27, 2012, the Disney XD comedy series Lab Rats premiered with part one of its first episode, “Crush, Chop and Burn.” Originally titled Billion Dollar Freshman, the series is about three teenage superhumans that live in the basement of inventor Donald Davenport, and are discovered by Donald’s new stepson, Leo. The series was created by Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore, and stars Billy Unger as Chase, Spencer Boldman as Adam, Kelli Berglund as Bree, Tyrel Jackson Williams as Leo, and Hal Sparks as Donald Davenport.

The episode begins with Leo and Tasha moving into Donald Davenport’s house after Tasha and Donald have married. Leo is frustrated with their constant displays of affection, but is impressed that Donald is able to make so much money through inventing things. As Leo gets lost trying to find his room, he accidentally accesses Donald’s secret lab in the basement. The door opens, and he runs to hide as he spies two boys fighting over an mp3 player. A girl then steps out, and fights with the two boys, displaying signs of superpowers. They discover Leo hiding, and all four kids are spooked at seeing each other. Leo is cornered by the three kids, and Tasha and Donald walk in to discover the scene. Donald tries to cover up the identity of the three kids, but finally reveals that they’re part of a secret project he’s been working on: genetically engineered superhuman siblings. The three kids, named Adam, Bree, and Chase, are human, but have been fused with technology through a microchip implanted in their necks. Tasha, however, is less than thrilled about three kids living in the basement.

After Leo invites the three to school, they are stopped by Donald's super computer program, Eddy

After Leo invites the three to school, they are stopped by Donald’s super computer program, Eddy

The next day, Leo is in the lab with Donald, watching the kids train, but soon needs to leave for school. The three lament about never being able to leave the basement, expressing their desire to go to school. Leo invites the kids to go to school with them, but they’re stopped by the house’s computer system, Eddy. Adam is able to shut down Eddy, and the three get ready for school. When they arrive, the three stand out, embarrassing Leo as he tries to show them around. In gym class, Leo shows that he has no skills in basketball, and Bree accidentally hits a guy in the face with a basketball. Leo get help from Adam in making a slam dunk, NBA style, finally getting the admiration from his classmates. At home, Donald realizes that the kids are gone, and Eddy, finally operational again, reveals that the kids went to school. Donald reveals that the kids have glitches, including one that could potentially destroy everything.

Back at the school’s pep rally, Bree meets the guy that she hit in the face, and he invites her to a party. Adam is attacked by the school mascot, and his eyes start glowing red. When Leo asks Chase what’s going on, Chase reveals that Adam’s heat vision is about to go off, which is a glitch that happens when Adam gets angry. Adam sets the mascot’s head on fire, which sets off the fire alarm. Donald and Tasha arrive at the school just as the fire alarms start, and quickly take the kids home. At home, Donald begins lecturing the kids, but Bree explains that they just wanted to be normal for a day. Tasha tries to stand up for the kids, as does Leo. Donald is not swayed, and bans Leo from the lab. He then forbids the kids from going outside ever again. The three kids mope in the basement, until Leo shows up and breaks them out, as he had decided to host a party as his place while Donald and Tasha are away. Donald and Tasha arrive home early, however, and Leo is in even more trouble than before. Donald then decides that the kids will be relocated permanently to one of Donald’s remote labs. Leo is upset, as he feels he is losing his best friends forever.

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February 26

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February 26, 2000 – The Animated Series The Weekenders Premieres on One Saturday Morning

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“The weekend comes, I’m down with that!”

On February 26, 2000, the animated series The Weekenders premiered on Disney’s One Saturday Morning programming block on ABC. The series, set in the fictional town of Bahia Bay, California, is about four friends and their weekend adventures. The show became highly popular, at one point taking the top ranking in viewing in its timeslot, knocking Kids’ WB’s Pokemon from its 54 week run at the top. The series lasted for four seasons, with 39 episodes total. It was created by Doug Langdale, and starred Jason Marsden as Tino, Grey DeLisle as Lor, Phil LaMarr as Carver, and Kath Soucie as Tish.

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February 20

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February 20, 2006 – The Final Season of That’s So Raven Premieres

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“Because as soon as you get to like them, you have to leave. And you never see them again.”

On February 20, 2006, the first episode of the final season of the hit Disney Channel series That’s So Raven premiered with the episode “Raven, Sydney, and the Man.” This season was the only season that didn’t feature character Tanya in a starring or guest role, as T’Keyah Crystal Keymah had left the show at the end of season 3. The episode was directed by Rich Correll and written by Marc Warren. It starred Raven-Symone as Raven, Orlando Brown as Eddie, Kyle Massey as Corey, Anneliese van der Pol as Chelsea, Rondell Sheridan as Victor, David Henrie as Larry, and Sydney Park as Sydney.

The episode begins with Chelsea teaching the kids at the community center how whales communicate. It’s then Raven’s turn, who shows the kids her hobby of designing her own clothes. A little girl named Sydney keeps heckling Raven, although Raven is determined to keep her cool. Eddie then steps up and starts rapping, which entertains the kids more than Chelsea’s and Raven’s combined. The kids then have an option to join Eddie to learn how to rap, Chelsea’s whale appreciation club, and Raven’s fashion appreciation club. Only one kid joins Raven’s group – Sydney.

Corey is impressed by the amount of money gifts Larry received

Corey is impressed by the amount of money gifts Larry received

Meanwhile, Corey is attending a bar mitzvah party for his friend Larry, and finds that Larry mostly received gifts of money from his friends and family. Thinking that he can make a lot of money just by turning 13, Corey asks his father Victor for a bar mitzvah. Victor points out an important fact – they’re not Jewish. Corey then decides to call is a “bro-mitzvah,” and Victor finally agrees to throw the party. Back at the community center, Raven is not looking forward to working with Sydney, especially as Sydney keeps making fun of her and showing up late. Raven calls Sydney out on being rude and mean, and Sydney reveals her dream of becoming a comedian. Raven then decides to teach the girl how to be funny without resorting to cheap shots. After working on Sydney’s act, the girl surprises Raven by giving her a hug.

Corey is working with Victor at The Chill Grill to prepare for the “bro-mitzvah.” Raven takes Sydney with her to The Chill Grill, with the two wearing matching outfits. As Sydney leaves for the bathroom, Raven remarks to her family that she’s become the girl’s role model and helping her write her jokes; Raven’s bubble is burst when Corey points out that Raven isn’t funny. Raven argues against him, but changes the subject when she convinces him to at least let Sydney perform jokes at his party. When Sydney comes back, Raven tells her the exciting news, and Sydney starts cracking jokes at the family’s expense. Raven calls her out on being mean again, and Sydney storms out of the restaurant. Back at the community center, Raven looks for Sydney, as the girl has gone missing. Suddenly, Raven has a vision of where Sydney is, and after seeing that the girl will slam the playhouse door in her face, she decides to give up on Sydney, as she feels like she can’t get through to the girl.

Corey takes the stage at his party, excited to see everyone - and their checkbooks

Corey takes the stage at his party, excited to see everyone – and their checkbooks

The day of the party arrives, Victor soon realizes that Corey is only having the party for the gifts of money. Chelsea and Eddie show up late for the party and tell Raven that Sydney is in the playhouse, just as Raven had seen, and won’t come out for anything. It is then revealed that Sydney lives with a foster family, as her parents aren’t around anymore. Sydney’s been bounced around from home to home, and Raven runs to the community center to help her. Raven tries to talk to her, but Sydney refuses. Finally, after Raven reassures her that she cares, Sydney opens up about how she hates meeting new people, as once she gets to like them, she leaves and never sees them again. Raven assures her that she will never leave her, and asks Sydney to trust her.

Raven returns to the party, but is unsure if Sydney will trust her again or show up to the party. Raven then decides to take Sydney’s place in her absence, but Corey is horrified by this. Raven begins the show, but quickly tanks. Corey then goes to count his money, which annoys Victor. Larry then is asked to explain the real meaning of a bar mitzvah, which includes taking more responsibility for his actions. Corey finally realizes that he’s going to have to grow up, and father and son return to the party. Raven’s routine, however, has taken a turn for the bizarre. She is then heckled, with the heckler turning out to be none other than Sydney. Sydney then takes the stage and entertains the crowd. After the party, Corey uses the money he got from the party to buy some new toys for the community center, having learned his lesson about “becoming a man.”

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