Donald Duck Presents facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Donald Duck Presents |
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| Genre | Anthology |
| Starring | Donald Duck (voiced by Clarence Nash) |
| Theme music composer | Phil Baron Will Ryan |
| Opening theme | "Donald Duck Presents" |
| Ending theme | "Donald Duck Presents" |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
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| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributor | Walt Disney Productions |
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| Original network | The Disney Channel |
| Original release | September 1, 1983 – 1985 |
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| Followed by | Donald's Quack Attack |
| Related shows | Good Morning, Mickey! |
Donald Duck Presents was a fun American animated TV show that aired on The Disney Channel starting in 1983. This show was special because it brought together many different Disney cartoon shorts for viewers to enjoy.
What Was Donald Duck Presents?
While the show mostly featured cartoons starring Donald Duck, it also included other popular Disney characters. You could watch shorts with Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Chip 'n Dale, and Pluto. The show also featured Silly Symphonies, which were musical cartoons, and other short Disney films.
The very first episode of Donald Duck Presents aired on September 1, 1983. This was just a few months after The Disney Channel itself first launched! The show usually aired at 8 a.m. Eastern/Pacific Time. It was one of the first programs shown each day on the channel.
How the Show Worked
Between each cartoon short, there were short clips and transitions featuring Donald Duck. These helped connect the different cartoons. Sometimes, the cartoons were edited a bit. This meant their opening and closing credits were removed. In some cases, parts of the cartoons were shortened.
The Show's Opening
The opening of Donald Duck Presents was a lively mix of scenes from various Disney shorts. It also had its own special theme song. Unlike another Disney show called Good Morning, Mickey!, which showed many characters in its opening, Donald Duck Presents focused only on Donald and his nephews in its opening sequence.
The Next Show
Donald Duck Presents was a popular show for several years. In 1992, it was replaced by a new show called Donald's Quack Attack, which continued to feature Donald Duck's adventures.
