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Manufacturing the Magic: Further Advancement in Animatronics

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In the seventeenth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid continue their look back at the history of themed entertainment. This time around, they're joined by veteran Imagineer Joe Lanzisero, who looks back at how AA figures were developed for the Disney Parks.

Throughout today's episode, listeners will learn about:

  • How Electro the Robot wowed folks at the 1939 New York World's Fair
  • How "Project Little Man" influenced the creation of "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln"
  • Where Disneyland's animatronic graveyard is located
  • How animatronics wizard Garner Holt got his start with Chuck E. Cheese
  • Plus Joe's terrific new kids book, " Lemonade, the Yellow Bear"

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