On This Day in Disney History - Apr 15th

For April 15th...On This Day in Disney History in 1962, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color TV series features episode 208 - "Disneyland After Dark." Hosted by Walt himself, the show marks the network TV debut of the Osmond Brothers (Alan, Jay, Merrill & Wayne) and includes jazz great Louis Armstrong (performing in Frontierland), 1950s Mouseketeers Annette Funicello & Bobby Burgess singing a duet, and teen idol Bobby Rydell. In a running gag, Walt introduces, but is unable to attend the highlighted attractions and performances, due to an endless supply of autograph seekers throughout the program (including a fun repeat customer). The Dapper Dans are also featured singing "Carry Me Back To Old Virginny" on Main Street. This episode will be released theatrically overseas as a short subject film and in 2001 be included on the 2-disc DVD Walt Disney Treasures - Disneyland USA.