Disneyland
Backstage Party
TV Flash files “Backstage Party” as hour 196 of 941 in the TV Flash guide — Disneyland (1954–1958) on ABC, season 8, episode 12, aired 1961-12-17, 60 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S08E12: listed hour 196 of 941 in the Disneyland guide, hour 12 of 26 in season 8. It aired 1961-12-17 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “Kids is Kids” (S08E11). Next is “The Silver Skates (1)” (S08E13). Broadcast log — titles and dates, not a plot bible.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Backstage Party sit in the Disneyland guide?
S08E12 is listed hour 196 of 941 — hour 12 of 26 in season 8, season 8 episode 12.
When did Disneyland S08E12 air?
Backstage Party aired 1961-12-17 and is listed at 60 minutes.
Where should I start?
Start with Walt hosting and the park-land blocks — Frontierland/Tomorrowland as TV architecture — then the Davy Crockett stretch if you want the merch explosion.
In the series
Why this series still plays
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Filed against
- Walt Disney as Host
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