Description
The Disney Channel Magazine – April 1984
Old Yeller • Steve Allen’s Music Room • VG Condition
This is an original April 1984 issue of The Disney Channel Magazine, featuring Walt Disney’s classic Old Yeller and a spotlight on Steve Allen’s Music Room. The magazine is in very good condition, showing minor edge wear consistent with age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review all photos to assess condition. All items come in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
A beautifully preserved issue from the Disney Channel’s earliest year, this edition features classic Disney films, behind-the-scenes articles, vintage animation, and early series that helped define the network’s identity.
Contents
FEATURE ARTICLES
2 — Steve Allen: The Man and His Music
A look at America’s most prolific composer as he brings warmth, talent, and friends to The Disney Channel.
4 — Three Stars Share the Spotlight
Shirley Temple Black, Mickey Rooney, and Jay Kerr reflect on Disney—past and present.
5 — Easy to Use, Day-at-a-Glance
An hour-by-hour guide to Disney daytime programming.
6 — Old Yeller
Disney’s heartwarming frontier story of a family and their loyal, unforgettable dog.
7 — Edison Twins
Teen detectives use scientific thinking to unravel mysteries.
10 — Disney Oscar Winners
A sweeping celebration of Disney’s Academy Award achievements from Mickey Mouse to Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
12 — Limelight
Charlie Chaplin’s moving tale of a tramp comedian and the young dancer he befriends.
14 — TRON
A groundbreaking journey into an electronic world where video games challenge their creators.
17 — Five Mile Creek
The Australian Express faces new threats while wedding plans unfold at The Haven.
30 — Play It Again Cinema
Readers vote for the Disney movie they want to see in a special encore broadcast.
MOVIES
Asterix the Gaul — 16
Big Fisherman, The — 16
Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, The — 16
Donovan’s Kid — 18
Girl Next Door, The — 18
Happy Trails: Jesse James at Bay — 18
Kidnapped — 13
Limelight — 12
Magic Statue, The — 9
My Palikari — 14
Old Yeller — 6
Secrets of the Pirate’s Inn, The — 7
Shocking Miss Pilgrim, The — 11
TRON — 14
Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper, The — 11
SERIES
Anka! — 13
Coming On! — 9
Donald Duck Presents — 5
Edison Twins, The — 7
EPCOT Magazine — 15
Explorers, The — 13
Five Mile Creek — 17
Good Morning, Mickey! Parts 1 & 2 — 5
Gumby Show, The — 9
Mickey Mouse Club, The — 5
Mousercise — 5
Mousterpiece Theater — 12
New! Animal World — 5
Rin-Tin-Tin — 5
Steve Allen’s Music Room — 8
Welcome to Pooh Corner — 5
You and Me, Kid — 5
SPECIALS
Disney’s Oscar Winners — 10
Disney Studio Showcase — 15
SMALL WONDERS
A Fire Called Jeremiah • Father Noah’s Ark • Flash, The Teenage Otter
How to Play Baseball • Jungle Cat of the Amazon • Mickey’s Fire Brigade
Two Gun Mickey • Wahoo Bobcat, The
(Each listed on p. 19)
MAGAZINE DEPARTMENTS
Monthly Magic (Daily Program Listings) — 5–20
Get Involved — 27–32
Mickey’s Just for Kids Section — 21–26
This April 1984 issue stands out for its coverage of Old Yeller, one of Disney’s most beloved and emotional classics, alongside an in-depth feature on Steve Allen during the formative period of his Disney Channel series. A strong collectible from the channel’s earliest programming era.