I'm a father of 3 children aged 7, 4 and 2. Most of what they watch on tv either comes from Disney or Noggin - basically because my wife and I feel it's 'safe'.
They've watched the House of Mouse many times - it's a fun show, one of their favorites. Then we sat down and watched Episode 13 of Season 2 - "Dennis the Duck." This episode has a neat premise: it shows the old black and white cartoons from Walt's early years. One of the characters from the old b/w's is Dennis the Duck. I believe he is an early version of Donald.
In this episode, Dennis tries to make Donald laugh. After several attempts, Dennis becomes very sad and goes into the storage area underneath the theater (if you watch the show, you'll know what I mean). Once there, he decides that his life is not liveable and takes a large pencil (an old prop) and tries to erase himself. Donald finds him in the process and tries to stop him.
I truly could not believe this was a Disney show - a children's show - advocating suicide as a solution to being sad. It's aimed at ages 4-7. I googled the episode trying to see if anyone else was as outraged as I was. Nothing. So - here I am writing this review in an attempt to caution and warn parents about its content.
The House of Mouse is a great series. However, this one episode makes me wonder what the writers were thinking. Makes me wonder even more that this passed by the many people working on the show from animators to the executives. Walt would never have let this episode air. Someone's asleep at the wheel.moreless
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It's Black-and-White Day and monochrome characters from the old days fill the club. Donald makes it clear to everyone he doesn't think the colorless cartoons were funny, hurting the feelings of old-timer Dennis the Duck. Donald doesn't realize he's the head of (and only member of) his fan club. The Whoopee Party: From 1932, Mickey throws a party where everyone and everything dances and plays music. Mickey and the Goat Man: Mickey is dumped by Mortimer as the stooge in his vaudeville show.moreless
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GUEST STAR
Michael Bellvoice of Pongo
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Tress MacNeille
voice of Daisy Duck, Chip 'n' Dale, Queen of Hearts, Red Riding Hood, Flora, Mlle. Upanova, The Fates (voice)
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Russi Taylor
Voices Of Minnie Mouse, Clara Cluck, Miss Bianca, Fauna, Duchess, Fairy Godmother
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Maurice LaMarche
voice of Mortimer Mouse/Scuttle
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Jeff Bennett
voice of Mr. Toad, Reluctant Dragon, Shelby, Figment, Additional Voices (voice)
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April Winchell
voice of Clariblle Cow
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Rod Roddy
voice of Mike
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QUOTES (4)
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Dennis: Have a sandwich!
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Mike the Microphone: Accommmodations for today's black-and-white toons provided by..."Inkwell Springs Resort"--where the skies are always a different shade of gray. Enjoy our numerous ammenities, including the "Restoring Ink Vats". Relax in the famous "Iwerks Lounge" and dance your favorite 24-frame cycle to the rhythms of the Rubber Hose Band. Feast on our buffet--on black-eyed peas, blackberry pie and ice cream, served in both flavors chocolate and vanilla. "Inkwell Springs Resort", where the customer's always black-and-white. Color TVs available on request.
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Mike the Microphone: And now, the most colorful host in animation--Mickey Mouse!
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Mickey: Today is "Black-and-White Day"! Pongo from "101 Dalmatians": Well, it's about time!
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NOTES (1)
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A clip from the 1930 black-and-white Mickey short "Pioneer Days" is shown.
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