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Mousetalgia Episode 530: Brad Bird on the Nine Old Men, Practically Poppins

This week on Mousetalgia, Disney author and historian Jeff Kurtti joins us to talk about everything Mary Poppins: the history, the cultural impact, the new film – and his new book “Practically Poppins In Every Way.” But first, we share our insightful and frank conversation with Academy-Award winning filmmaker Brad Bird about his early career with the Walt Disney Studios and lessons in animation that he learned from Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men. Plus – Disneyland holiday churros reviewed; Princesses on tour; joining Mary Poppins’ fantasy world – and Mousetalgia is added to Pandora.


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2 thoughts on “Mousetalgia Episode 530: Brad Bird on the Nine Old Men, Practically Poppins

  • Leigh

    Terrific episode, loved the interview with Brad Bird. However I’m dying to know whether the make up artist in the Incredibles 2 really WAS Mary Blair, did he confirm or deny?

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    • admin

      I don’t think we got an official answer. :-/ I’ll have to check with Jeff. – Dave

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