We are still plugging along in the Episode 43 series, this time with 43.75. The crew welcomes Jim Sarno, an artist who has been all over the entertainment industry. Jim spent some time with The Muppets, Hannah-Barbera and beyond. He moved into the Disney realm, getting his first gig with MAPO, making body parts out of fiberglass. As you listen to this episode, you will hear Jim drop so many names of his former friends & colleagues, which is super interesting.
Jim was moved away from MAPO and joined 'The Model Shop', which he discusses working on the early EPCOT Center models at the time. The conversation also leads to some insight into Teddy Ruxpin. We get into the main things Jim did, which were SMRT-1 and the sculpture/fountain in The Land. Jim has some first hand knowledge on how he made SMRT-1 and also what parts went into making him.
We discuss the secret signature within the fountain and also some other place Jim worked, including Disneyland. He designed the landing platform for Tinkerbell! This is a great episode, with lots of neat facts and stories we never would have heard without Jim joining us. Huge thanks goes out to him for taking the time to sit down and chat with us.
Thank you for listening, be sure to check out our latest venture, The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society. You won't want to miss what we have coming soon! We also have our next event coming soon, The Lake & Lagoon Tour: Discovery Edition. Hopefully you can join us for this new adventure at The Vacation Kingdom!
43.65 RetroWDW Special Announcements
43.5 - A Chat with Chris Debiec
43 - Game Shows at the Disney MGM Studios
42 - Communicore West
41.75 - Lake and Lagoon Tour: Discovery Edition
41.5 - A Chat with Chris Smith
41 - Fort Wilderness Railroad
40.5 - WDW Radio Loops Part I
40 - Skyway and Swan Boats
39.5 - Premier of You'll Find me on Main Street
39 - Hotel Plaza Boulevard
38 - Communicore East
37.5 - Working the Waves
37 - Polynesian Dreams Part II
36 - Polynesian Dreams Part I
35 - Christmas Around the World Part II
34.5 - You Can Find me on Main Street
34 - Dreamflight
33.35 - Looking Back at Tomorrow - EPCOT35
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