The Plausible Impossible (Disneyland: 1954-58)

About The Plausible Impossible (Disneyland: 1954-58)

The Plausible Impossible, premiered in 1956, was part of the Disneyland TV series that aired from 1954-58. The series is centered on the theme of how animators bring the impossible to life on the screen, making it seem plausible. It was designed to explain the viewer about the principles of animation, using Walt Disney's classics as examples.

Making / Production

The show was produced and directed by the prominent figures of their time, Charles August Nichols and Hamilton S Luske. The teleplay was written by Ted Sears and Winston Hibler. It enlightens viewers on how animation is born from illusion, starting with a line drawing, followed by the concept of 'squash and stretch' and overlapping action.

Actors

• Walt Disney - Walt Disney himself hosts the show and takes the audience through an interesting journey of making the impossible seem plausible in animation.
• Marcellite Garner - Garner lends her voice to the character Minnie Mouse in the classic snippets showcased in the show.
• Billy Bletcher - Bletcher brings to life the character of Black Pete with his unique voice.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show uses a derivation of Aristotle's philosophical principle of the plausible impossible, which says that an improbable story that nonetheless seems believable is preferable in drama/art than a plausible story that doesn't captivate its audience.
• This concept was fundamental to Walt Disney's approach to animation, believing that the audience will accept any premise as long as it follows its own set of established rules.

Quotes

• "The plausible impossible means taking something that is contrary to the laws of nature and making it appear believable." - Walt Disney
• "In our animated films, we can do anything. We can make animals talk; we can change night into day. While we're limited only by the range of our imaginations." - Walt Disney

Music, Soundtrack

The series wasn't mainly focused on music but the background scores assisted in creating the desired effect and evoking emotions. As the series was an insightful journey into animation, it had snippets from various Disney classics, which came with their brilliant soundtracks.