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Episodes

Season 2, 26 episodes

Episode 1: Alligators
- Now playing
- 22m
- Sep 11, 1972
Host Johnny Brown explains that alligators have three parts: the eating part, the tail part and the middle part, which helps keeps the eating part from eating the tail part. He then explains the prominence of alligators and crocodiles in Disney films.
Episode 2: Paul Bunyan
- 22m
- Sep 18, 1972
Jim Backus takes a look at legendary folk hero Paul Bunyan.
Episode 3: Bullfighting
- 22m
- Sep 25, 1972
Just as baseball is known as America's national pastime, so is bullfighting in Spain and Latin America. Host Bill Dana explains that part of the excitement is generated by the sheer size of the bulls that weigh over 1,000 pounds each. Although usually only the harvest of men will face these beasts, there are a few exceptions, as demonstrated by Goofy.
Episode 4: Knighthood
- 22m
- Oct 2, 1972
Henry Gibson hosts this episode dressed as a court jester to set the mood for tales of brave knights and ladies in distress.
Episode 5: Pluto
- 22m
- Oct 9, 1972
Mickey's longtime pet and co-star, Pluto, is featured in his own special tribute, hosted by John Astin.
Episode 6: Goliath II
- 22m
- Oct 16, 1972
Famed Disney star Kurt Russell hosts this look at elephants in general and Goliath II in particular. His guest star is a baby elephant. He uses scenes from live-action movies to explain a study of elephant life in the wild and the family structures these animals enjoy.
Episode 7: The Mouse Show
- 22m
- Oct 23, 1972
Although Mickey is certainly the world's most famous mouse, he was not the only mouse to come from Disney. Host Dave Madden looks at some Disney cartoons starring other mice.
Episode 8: Cats
- 22m
- Oct 30, 1972
Shari Lewis tries to convince her dog puppet friend, Hush Puppy, that not all cats are bad, but the dog disagrees, so Lewis educates him on the history of cats. She then shows him some Pluto cartoons that also involve felines, since Hush Puppy relates to Pluto's treatment of cats.
Episode 9: Ben Franklin
- 22m
- Nov 6, 1972
Wally Cox takes a look at Ben Franklin, one of colonial America's scientific and political leaders, remarking that a man is only as good as his inspirations, many of which, in Ben's case, succeeded thanks to a church mouse named Amos.
Episode 10: Mickey Mouse
- 22m
- Nov 13, 1972
Hostess Annette Funicello continues her long association with Mickey by hosting this look at the mouse's illustrious career. Among other things, we learn of Mickey's vital statistics: height 2 feet 3 inches, weight 13 pounds.
Episode 11: Lions
- 22m
- Nov 20, 1972
Henry Gibson explains that although lions had always been known as the proud "king of the jungle", not all lions are worthy of such a title and proves it with the episode's cartoons which include, among others, "Lambert the Sheepish Lion", a story about one of the most timid lions ever born.
Episode 12: Consciences
- 22m
- Nov 27, 1972
Harry Morgan claims that while everyone has a conscience, most people don't pay attention to it, and claims that mankind has been struggling between the battles of good and evil since the beginning of time. He uses different Disney cartoons of this type to express his point.
Episode 13: Noah's Ark
- 22m
- Dec 4, 1972
Over the years, Disney animators produced two very different versions of the story of Noah and his ark. Bill Dana introduces the earlier of the two, the Silly Symphony "Father Noah's Ark", produced using conventional animation techniques. He then introduces the Studio's second version of 1959, filmed using stop-motion animation and various household junk.
Episode 14: Hunting
- 22m
- Dec 11, 1972
John Astin explores the different types of hunting and explains that man began hunting for food, but now hunt mainly for sport, as demonstrated in Disney cartoons about hunting.
Episode 15: Sports
- 22m
- Dec 18, 1972
Hosted by Nipsey Russell.
Episode 16: Tugboats
- 22m
- Dec 25, 1972
Big ships need the lowly tugboat's service, according to returning host Dave Madden. He claims that the bigger the vessel, the more it needs the assistance of a tugboat to safely dock in and navigate through crowded waters of modern harbors. What's more, the tugboat's assistance can also mean the difference between life and death for a big vessel.
Episode 17: Automobiles
- 22m
- Jan 1, 1973
Although cars have improved modern living, they still have their own problems. Host Ken Berry explains how the slightest puncture in so much as a single tire can throw a whole car out of commission, as seen in "Donald's Tire Trouble", which was released during a time of gas rationing and rubber shortage, due to World War II. Other complications are shown in other Disney cartoons as well.
Episode 18: Trains
- 22m
- Jan 8, 1973
Hosted by Harry Morgan.
Episode 19: Homes
- 22m
- Jan 15, 1973
Jim Backus hosts this look at how different homes have served the needs of different inhabitants, as seen in various Disney films.
Episode 20: The Reluctant Dragon
- 22m
- Jan 22, 1973
In the guise of a wandering minstrel, Wally Cox explains that contrary to popular belief, not all dragon stories are true. Usually depicted as fire-breathing and basically bad, they've been blamed for kidnappings, droughts and famines. Cox decides to debunk this idea by retelling the story of The Reluctant Dragon.
Episode 21: Wheels
- 22m
- Jan 29, 1973
The core cartoon of this episode is "Donald and the Wheel", and Johnny Brown describes how the seemingly simple wheel has spurred many of mankind's greatest inventions.
Episode 22: Winter Fun
- 22m
- Feb 5, 1973
Hosted by Kurt Russell.
Episode 23: Penguins
- 22m
- Feb 12, 1973
Annette Funicello returns to the show, bringing with her an Adelie dwarf penguin to introduce cartoons starring this unusual bird.
Episode 24: Elephants
- 22m
- Feb 19, 1973
Hosted by Nipsey Russell.
Episode 25: Mickey and the Beanstalk
- 22m
- Feb 26, 1973
Hostess and puppeteer Shari Lewis tells the story of "Mickey and the Beanstalk" to her friend, Lamb Chop.
Episode 26: Dancing
- 22m
- Mar 5, 1973
Ken Berry hosts this look at how the Disney artists have captured several unusual dance routines on film.

The Mouse Factory

Presents Mickey and his friends

1972 to 1973
2 seasons
22m per episode
Animation

8.7TMDB(3)

Overview

The Mouse Factory is an American syndicated television series produced by Walt Disney Productions and created by Ward Kimball, that ran from 1972 to 1974. It showed clips from various Disney cartoons and movies, hosted by celebrity guests, including Johnny Brown, Charles Nelson Reilly, JoAnne Worley and many more, visiting the Disney studio and interacting with the walk-around Disney characters from the Disney Theme Parks. It was later re-run on the Disney Channel in the 1980s and '90s. The theme played over the previews of each episode was a fast instrumental version of "Whistle While You Work" from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The song played over the end credits is "Minnie's Yoo Hoo", the theme song from the original Mickey Mouse Clubs that met in theaters starting in 1929. However, due to low ratings, the series was canceled after its second season.

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Ran for 2 seasons and 43 episodes (1972 to 1973)
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Details

Created by: Ward Kimball
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 43
First aired: January 26, 1972
Last aired: March 5, 1973
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

Network

Syndication

Production

Episodes

Season 2, 26 episodes

Episode 1: Alligators
- Now playing
- 22m
- Sep 11, 1972
Host Johnny Brown explains that alligators have three parts: the eating part, the tail part and the middle part, which helps keeps the eating part from eating the tail part. He then explains the prominence of alligators and crocodiles in Disney films.
Episode 2: Paul Bunyan
- 22m
- Sep 18, 1972
Jim Backus takes a look at legendary folk hero Paul Bunyan.
Episode 3: Bullfighting
- 22m
- Sep 25, 1972
Just as baseball is known as America's national pastime, so is bullfighting in Spain and Latin America. Host Bill Dana explains that part of the excitement is generated by the sheer size of the bulls that weigh over 1,000 pounds each. Although usually only the harvest of men will face these beasts, there are a few exceptions, as demonstrated by Goofy.
Episode 4: Knighthood
- 22m
- Oct 2, 1972
Henry Gibson hosts this episode dressed as a court jester to set the mood for tales of brave knights and ladies in distress.
Episode 5: Pluto
- 22m
- Oct 9, 1972
Mickey's longtime pet and co-star, Pluto, is featured in his own special tribute, hosted by John Astin.
Episode 6: Goliath II
- 22m
- Oct 16, 1972
Famed Disney star Kurt Russell hosts this look at elephants in general and Goliath II in particular. His guest star is a baby elephant. He uses scenes from live-action movies to explain a study of elephant life in the wild and the family structures these animals enjoy.
Episode 7: The Mouse Show
- 22m
- Oct 23, 1972
Although Mickey is certainly the world's most famous mouse, he was not the only mouse to come from Disney. Host Dave Madden looks at some Disney cartoons starring other mice.
Episode 8: Cats
- 22m
- Oct 30, 1972
Shari Lewis tries to convince her dog puppet friend, Hush Puppy, that not all cats are bad, but the dog disagrees, so Lewis educates him on the history of cats. She then shows him some Pluto cartoons that also involve felines, since Hush Puppy relates to Pluto's treatment of cats.
Episode 9: Ben Franklin
- 22m
- Nov 6, 1972
Wally Cox takes a look at Ben Franklin, one of colonial America's scientific and political leaders, remarking that a man is only as good as his inspirations, many of which, in Ben's case, succeeded thanks to a church mouse named Amos.
Episode 10: Mickey Mouse
- 22m
- Nov 13, 1972
Hostess Annette Funicello continues her long association with Mickey by hosting this look at the mouse's illustrious career. Among other things, we learn of Mickey's vital statistics: height 2 feet 3 inches, weight 13 pounds.
Episode 11: Lions
- 22m
- Nov 20, 1972
Henry Gibson explains that although lions had always been known as the proud "king of the jungle", not all lions are worthy of such a title and proves it with the episode's cartoons which include, among others, "Lambert the Sheepish Lion", a story about one of the most timid lions ever born.
Episode 12: Consciences
- 22m
- Nov 27, 1972
Harry Morgan claims that while everyone has a conscience, most people don't pay attention to it, and claims that mankind has been struggling between the battles of good and evil since the beginning of time. He uses different Disney cartoons of this type to express his point.
Episode 13: Noah's Ark
- 22m
- Dec 4, 1972
Over the years, Disney animators produced two very different versions of the story of Noah and his ark. Bill Dana introduces the earlier of the two, the Silly Symphony "Father Noah's Ark", produced using conventional animation techniques. He then introduces the Studio's second version of 1959, filmed using stop-motion animation and various household junk.
Episode 14: Hunting
- 22m
- Dec 11, 1972
John Astin explores the different types of hunting and explains that man began hunting for food, but now hunt mainly for sport, as demonstrated in Disney cartoons about hunting.
Episode 15: Sports
- 22m
- Dec 18, 1972
Hosted by Nipsey Russell.
Episode 16: Tugboats
- 22m
- Dec 25, 1972
Big ships need the lowly tugboat's service, according to returning host Dave Madden. He claims that the bigger the vessel, the more it needs the assistance of a tugboat to safely dock in and navigate through crowded waters of modern harbors. What's more, the tugboat's assistance can also mean the difference between life and death for a big vessel.
Episode 17: Automobiles
- 22m
- Jan 1, 1973
Although cars have improved modern living, they still have their own problems. Host Ken Berry explains how the slightest puncture in so much as a single tire can throw a whole car out of commission, as seen in "Donald's Tire Trouble", which was released during a time of gas rationing and rubber shortage, due to World War II. Other complications are shown in other Disney cartoons as well.
Episode 18: Trains
- 22m
- Jan 8, 1973
Hosted by Harry Morgan.
Episode 19: Homes
- 22m
- Jan 15, 1973
Jim Backus hosts this look at how different homes have served the needs of different inhabitants, as seen in various Disney films.
Episode 20: The Reluctant Dragon
- 22m
- Jan 22, 1973
In the guise of a wandering minstrel, Wally Cox explains that contrary to popular belief, not all dragon stories are true. Usually depicted as fire-breathing and basically bad, they've been blamed for kidnappings, droughts and famines. Cox decides to debunk this idea by retelling the story of The Reluctant Dragon.
Episode 21: Wheels
- 22m
- Jan 29, 1973
The core cartoon of this episode is "Donald and the Wheel", and Johnny Brown describes how the seemingly simple wheel has spurred many of mankind's greatest inventions.
Episode 22: Winter Fun
- 22m
- Feb 5, 1973
Hosted by Kurt Russell.
Episode 23: Penguins
- 22m
- Feb 12, 1973
Annette Funicello returns to the show, bringing with her an Adelie dwarf penguin to introduce cartoons starring this unusual bird.
Episode 24: Elephants
- 22m
- Feb 19, 1973
Hosted by Nipsey Russell.
Episode 25: Mickey and the Beanstalk
- 22m
- Feb 26, 1973
Hostess and puppeteer Shari Lewis tells the story of "Mickey and the Beanstalk" to her friend, Lamb Chop.
Episode 26: Dancing
- 22m
- Mar 5, 1973
Ken Berry hosts this look at how the Disney artists have captured several unusual dance routines on film.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Alligators

E2 Episode 2: Paul Bunyan

E3 Episode 3: Bullfighting

E4 Episode 4: Knighthood

E5 Episode 5: Pluto

E6 Episode 6: Goliath II

E7 Episode 7: The Mouse Show

E8 Episode 8: Cats

E9 Episode 9: Ben Franklin

E10 Episode 10: Mickey Mouse

E11 Episode 11: Lions

E12 Episode 12: Consciences

E13 Episode 13: Noah's Ark

E14 Episode 14: Hunting

E15 Episode 15: Sports

E16 Episode 16: Tugboats

E17 Episode 17: Automobiles

E18 Episode 18: Trains

E19 Episode 19: Homes

E20 Episode 20: The Reluctant Dragon

E21 Episode 21: Wheels

E22 Episode 22: Winter Fun

E23 Episode 23: Penguins

E24 Episode 24: Elephants

E25 Episode 25: Mickey and the Beanstalk

E26 Episode 26: Dancing

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Alligators

E2 Episode 2: Paul Bunyan

E3 Episode 3: Bullfighting

E4 Episode 4: Knighthood

E5 Episode 5: Pluto

E6 Episode 6: Goliath II

E7 Episode 7: The Mouse Show

E8 Episode 8: Cats

E9 Episode 9: Ben Franklin

E10 Episode 10: Mickey Mouse

E11 Episode 11: Lions

E12 Episode 12: Consciences

E13 Episode 13: Noah's Ark

E14 Episode 14: Hunting

E15 Episode 15: Sports

E16 Episode 16: Tugboats

E17 Episode 17: Automobiles

E18 Episode 18: Trains

E19 Episode 19: Homes

E20 Episode 20: The Reluctant Dragon

E21 Episode 21: Wheels

E22 Episode 22: Winter Fun

E23 Episode 23: Penguins

E24 Episode 24: Elephants

E25 Episode 25: Mickey and the Beanstalk

E26 Episode 26: Dancing

Episode 1: Alligators

Episode 2: Paul Bunyan

Episode 3: Bullfighting

Episode 4: Knighthood

Episode 5: Pluto

Episode 6: Goliath II

Episode 7: The Mouse Show

Episode 8: Cats

Episode 9: Ben Franklin

Episode 10: Mickey Mouse

Episode 11: Lions

Episode 12: Consciences

Episode 13: Noah's Ark

Episode 14: Hunting

Episode 15: Sports

Episode 16: Tugboats

Episode 17: Automobiles

Episode 18: Trains

Episode 19: Homes

Episode 20: The Reluctant Dragon

Episode 21: Wheels

Episode 22: Winter Fun

Episode 23: Penguins

Episode 24: Elephants

Episode 25: Mickey and the Beanstalk

Episode 26: Dancing

Episode 1: Alligators

Episode 2: Paul Bunyan

Episode 3: Bullfighting

Episode 4: Knighthood

Episode 5: Pluto

Episode 6: Goliath II

Episode 7: The Mouse Show

Episode 8: Cats

Episode 9: Ben Franklin

Episode 10: Mickey Mouse

Episode 11: Lions

Episode 12: Consciences

Episode 13: Noah's Ark

Episode 14: Hunting

Episode 15: Sports

Episode 16: Tugboats

Episode 17: Automobiles

Episode 18: Trains

Episode 19: Homes

Episode 20: The Reluctant Dragon

Episode 21: Wheels

Episode 22: Winter Fun

Episode 23: Penguins

Episode 24: Elephants

Episode 25: Mickey and the Beanstalk

Episode 26: Dancing