The Rescuers (1977)

Original Release Date: June 22nd, 1977

Cast:
Bernard - Bob Newhart
Miss Bianca - Eva Gabor
Madame Medusa - Geraldine Page
Mr. Snoops - Joe Flynn
Orville - Jim Jordan
Rufus - John McIntire
Ellie Mae - Jeanette Nolan
Luke - Pat Buttram
Evinrude - James MacDonald
Nero and Brutus - Candy Candido
Mr. Chairman - Bernard Fox
Deadeye - George Lindsey
Gramps - Larry Clemmons
Digger - Dub Taylor
Deacon Owl - John Fiedler
TV Announcer - Bill McMillian

Thoughts/Memories Upon Re-watching this Movie:
-When I was young, I didn't understand that this was the original "Rescuers" movie since I saw "The Rescuers Down Under" before I saw this one.
-I think Madame Medusa got driving lessons from Cruella DeVil.
-Medusa is probably one of the most mentally abusive Disney villains.

Did You Know.....?
-Walt Disney was involved in the early stages, but died before production.
-Disney's first big success after "The Jungle Book" and last before "The Little Mermaid".
-This film marked the end of Disney's "sketchy" animation. The xerographic process restored a softer outline, which was not possible with the previous technology.
-On January 8th, 1999, 3 days after the films 2nd release on home video, The Walt Disney Company recalled 3.4 million copies due to an image of a topless woman in one of the background frames. "The Rescuers" video was reissued on March 23rd, 1999.

The Aristocats (1970)

Original Release Date: December 24th, 1970
Cast:
Duchess - Eva Gabor
Thomas O'Malley - Phil Harris
Toulous - Gary Dubin
Marie - Liz English
Berlioz - Dean Clark
Edgar - Roddy Maude-Roxby
Scat Cat - Scatman Crothers
Roquefort - Sterling Holloway
Shun Gon - Paul Winchell
Hit Cat - Lord Tim Hudson
Peppo - Vitto Scotti
Billy Bass - Thurl Ravenscroft
Napoleon - Pat Buttram
Lafayette - George Linsey
Madame Adelaide - Hermione Baddely
Frou-Frou - Nancy Kulp
Georges - Charles Lane
Abigail - Monica Evans
Amelia - Carole Shelley
Uncle Waldo - Bill Thompson
Milkman - Peter Renaday

Thoughts Upon Re-watching this Film:
-"Everybody Wants to be a Cat" has always been one of my favorite Disney songs.
-When my parents bought me this movie on VHS, I thought it was a new movie. My dad had to explain that he saw it when he was a kid.
-Berlioz is my favorite kitten. He's the cutest!

Did You Know.....?
-Eva Gabor (Duchess) is famous for her role in the TV show, "Green Acres". She also voice Miss Bianca in "The Rescuers" and "The Rescuers Down Under".
-Monica Evans (Abigail) voices Maid Marian in "Robin Hood"
-Carole Shelley (Amelia) was the original Madame Morrible in "Wicked" the musical. She also voices Lady Cluck in "Robin Hood" and Lachesis the Fate in "Hercules".
-Hermione Baddely (Madame Adelaide) played the cook in "Mary Poppins".
-Pat Buttram (Napoleon)  is also famous for his role on the TV show, "Green Acres". He is also the voice of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Robin Hood) and Chief (The Fox and the Hound).
-This film was the last one that Walt Disney himself approved. It was produced after his death in 1966

Even if you are not a cat person, I think you will enjoy this movie. If not, then you probably have no sense of Disney appreciation. :) Ha! Just kidding! You can watch "The Aristocats" now on Netflix!