Chuck Corson was the director of entertainment for Disneyland and Walt Disney World beginning in 1959.
AUDIO INDEX
:57 Chuck’s early days at Disneyland, beginning in 1959
1:23 The creation of the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet, T.J. Marker, the Osmonds, Meet Me at Disneyland TV show, casting call for mermaids and other Disneyland atmosphere entertainment
5:09 Getting performers for Walt Disney World in 1971
6:08 Working with Sonny Anderson
Chuck Corson was the director of entertainment for Disneyland and Walt Disney World beginning in 1959.
AUDIO INDEX
:59 Production stage manager for Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians,
1:35 Disney Night at the Hollywood Bowl and “Tinker Bell,” Tommy Walker, casting shows such as “Mickey Mouse Club,” and “Elfego Baca,” Jimmie Dodd
3:40 Disneyland’s start of nighttime entertainment, the first fireworks at Disneyland
5:44 The big bands at Disneyland, Benny Goodman, a surprise for Benny wife
8:00 His start with Disney as an apprentice in casting at the studio
10:15 Working with Walt Disney, the Squaw Valley Olympics, getting stranded with Walt, getting big name performers for Disneyland, big band festivals