Mouseketeer grownups Jimmy and Roy?
Robert Imrie, DVM
I'm sure it's old hat to some of you, but I don't recall how or when the
adult mouseketeer "Jimmy" -- from the original 1950's series -- met his
end. I noticed last night that he had a minor part in the John Wayne
WWII saga "The Flying Tigers."
I haven't a clue who Mouseketeer "Roy" was in rel life. As I recall, he
almost never spoke during the series. Anyone know who he was or what
ever happened to him?
Also, I wouldn't mind a brief run-down on the current status of the
other (mini) Mousketeers. And don't forget Tim Considine and the rest
of the "Spin and Marty" crew while you're at it.
RHI
SHADOW1966
Roy died (if I remember right) in 1959. Jimmy died of a heart attack in
1964. Spin & Marty are still alive and have reunited to sign autographs
together at film conventions for fans.
Clangneil
Wrong Roy. Roy Disney is Walt's much-younger brother. Roy Disney is
still alive. And he takes an active part in the day to day operations of
the empire (unless he's retired in the past year).
The Roy who appeared in the series was a cartoonist who had worked for
Walt from the beginning. He was also an ex-vaudevillian. Unfortunately,
I can't remember his last name. If noone else comes up with it in the
next day or two, I'll dig it up...
gen...@ix.netcom.com
>I haven't a clue who Mouseketeer "Roy" was in rel life. As I recall, he
>almost never spoke during the series. Anyone know who he was or what
>ever happened to him?
Roy was Roy Disney, brother of guess-who. He died many years ago. (He was pretty
old, already, in the 50s.)
-- Geno in Nashville.
Robert Imrie, DVM
Clangneil wrote:
> The Roy who appeared in the series was a cartoonist who had worked for
> Walt from the beginning. He was also an ex-vaudevillian. Unfortunately,
> I can't remember his last name.
You're doin' better than I am. I don't know what "Jimmy's" last name
was. Anyone on this group have it? I'd kinda like to look up his
"filmography."
Bob Imrie
Clangneil
Sorry...I was thinking of Roy the nephew. "My mem'ry...she ain't
what she used t'be!"
"Roy" on the Mickey Mouse Club was Roy WILLIAMS. Walt had paid to
put him through art school and he had done quick sketches for Walt for
some time prior to the MMC. Roy W. and Jimmie Dodd were actively involved
in the actual casting of the MMC "Mousketeers".
By the way....Roy wasn't actually a Mouseketeer....he was "The Big
Moosketeer".
Jimmie Dodd - 1910 - 1964.
Roy Williams was born in 1907....but I don't have a date of death. I
know he was alive as late as 1976.....but that's a long time ago, I guess.
Brad Ferguson
In article <19961230135...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
clan...@aol.com (Clangneil) wrote:
> Wrong Roy. Roy Disney is Walt's much-younger brother. Roy Disney is
> still alive. And he takes an active part in the day to day operations of
> the empire (unless he's retired in the past year).
>
> The Roy who appeared in the series was a cartoonist who had worked for
> Walt from the beginning. He was also an ex-vaudevillian. Unfortunately,
> I can't remember his last name. If noone else comes up with it in the
> next day or two, I'll dig it up...
Was it Roy Webb? He was a cartoonist, yes, and there was a bit in which
Roy would draw for the 'Teers, who would sing "Roy, Roy, Quick on the
Draw."
In trying to make sure of Roy's last name (I couldn't), I discovered that
Jimmie Dodd wrote the beginning and end themes for MMC -- the "March" and
the "Alma Mater," two very familiar pieces of music to North Americans of
my vintage.
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Brian Pez
<<Roy Williams was born in 1907....but I don't have a date of death. I
know he was alive as late as 1976.....but that's a long time ago, I
guess.>>
Per the Official Mickey Mouse Club Book (Loraine Santoli):
Roy Williams died November 7, 1976. Jimmy Dodd died a sudden and
untimely death in Hawaii in 1964, not very many years afte the MMClub went
off the air.
The only other original Mouseketeer who is dead is Mike, who was on
for the entire first full year of the series. (He died of AIDS).
Plus Karen Pendleton, the young Mousekeer (remember Karen and Cubby)
was paralysed from the waist down since 1983 when she was involved in an
auto accident.
Genghis
Greetings Everyone!
Brian Pez wrote:
>> <<Roy Williams was born in 1907....but I don't have a date of death. I
>> know he was alive as late as 1976.....but that's a long time ago, I
>> guess.>>
>>
>> Per the Official Mickey Mouse Club Book (Loraine Santoli):
>> Roy Williams died November 7, 1976.
I couldn't find any listing for the Big Mooseketeer. Anyone?
>> Jimmy Dodd died a sudden and
>> untimely death in Hawaii in 1964, not very many years afte the MMClub went
>> off the air.
Correct. Dodd died as a result of a heart ailment in Honolulu. Also, I
couldn't find any interment location for either of these Mouseketeers.
Again: Anyone? (I feel so useless!)
>> The only other original Mouseketeer who is dead is Mike, who was on
>> for the entire first full year of the series. (He died of AIDS).
>> Plus Karen Pendleton, the young Mousekeer (remember Karen and Cubby)
>> was paralysed from the waist down since 1983 when she was involved in an
>> auto accident.
Wow! I learned something new! That's very tragic, being that I like
Karen more than Annette...
Regards,
Genghis
--
Go ahead enjoy your happiness, for it is fleeting.
Evil is lurking right around the corner,
waiting for you to be alone....
John M. Vogel
Brian Pez (bria...@aol.com) wrote:
: Per the Official Mickey Mouse Club Book (Loraine Santoli):
: Roy Williams died November 7, 1976. Jimmy Dodd died a sudden and
: untimely death in Hawaii in 1964, not very many years afte the MMClub went
: off the air.
: The only other original Mouseketeer who is dead is Mike, who was on
: for the entire first full year of the series. (He died of AIDS).
: Plus Karen Pendleton, the young Mousekeer (remember Karen and Cubby)
: was paralysed from the waist down since 1983 when she was involved in an
: auto accident.
Speaking of Mousketeers, how is Annette Funicello doing? I heard she has
some kind of degenerative disorder (Multiple Sclerosis, maybe).
John
jvo...@crl.com
Brad Ferguson
At last report, around Halloween, Annette could no longer talk.
I didn't know about Karen. How sad.
Roy appeared on Tom Snyder's TOMORROW show around 1975. Tom was
interviewing several ex-Mouseketeers (Darlene was one of them) and Roy was
brought out as a surprise. They just about fell all over him, genuinely
glad to see him. Roy seemed very, very old, and he walked slowly and
haltingly, but his smile lit the studio.
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Jon Nadelberg
In article <5aev4r$n...@crl13.crl.com>, John M. Vogel <jvo...@crl.com> wrote:
>Brian Pez (bria...@aol.com) wrote:
>
>: Per the Official Mickey Mouse Club Book (Loraine Santoli):
>: Roy Williams died November 7, 1976. Jimmy Dodd died a sudden and
>: untimely death in Hawaii in 1964, not very many years afte the MMClub went
>: off the air.
>: The only other original Mouseketeer who is dead is Mike, who was on
>: for the entire first full year of the series. (He died of AIDS).
>: Plus Karen Pendleton, the young Mousekeer (remember Karen and Cubby)
>: was paralysed from the waist down since 1983 when she was involved in an
>: auto accident.
>
I've been to Roy Williams grave at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills. He is
located in the crypt section, not far from Liberace.
His plaque has his name, dates, and the inscription "The Big Mooskateer."
bab...@gramercy.ios.com
On Mon, 30 Dec 1996 06:11:09 -0800, "Robert Imrie, DVM"
<ale...@aleonis.seanet.com> wrote:
>Clangneil wrote:
>
>> The Roy who appeared in the series was a cartoonist who had worked for
>> Walt from the beginning. He was also an ex-vaudevillian. Unfortunately,
>> I can't remember his last name.
>
>You're doin' better than I am. I don't know what "Jimmy's" last name
>was. Anyone on this group have it? I'd kinda like to look up his
>"filmography."
>
>Bob Imrie
>
>
Jimmie Dodd
McShan
indyroc...@gmail.com
Charles Richmond
> I was going to correct because Roy Disney died quite a long time ago and his son also named Roy e Disney is now also dead only I didn't notice the date on the post was December 1996 lol! Omg what an ancient forum! I'd be shocked if someone responded to the post
>
Disney. Jimmie Dodd was the one who played the tenor guitar (four
strings, *not* six... and *no*, it's *not* a ukulele). In addition, Bob
Amsberry appeared on the first two seasons.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Dodd
http://www.tenorguitarfoundation.com/jimmy.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Williams_(artist)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Amsberry
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