Just Plain Mark and Zippy facts for kids
Just Plain Mark (left) and Zippy (right)
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| Genre | Children's |
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| Running time | 4pm-8pm Pacific |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English |
| Home station | Radio Disney |
| Syndicates | Radio Disney affiliates and XM Radio |
| Air dates | 1997 to 2001 |
Just Plain Mark and Zippy were two super popular DJs on Radio Disney. They hosted a fun show every weekday afternoon. Their show started at 4:00 PM ET and lasted until 8:00 PM ET.
Mark, whose real name was Mark Sutherland, and Zippy, whose real name was Gary Wallace, broadcast their show from a special place. They were live from Tomorrowland at Disneyland! Both DJs joined Radio Disney in 1997 and retired in 2001.
Beyond the Radio Show
Mark and Zippy weren't just radio hosts; they also formed a music group! Their group was called I-8-Paste. They released two songs that became quite famous among Radio Disney fans.
Their Songs
You can find their songs on the early Radio Disney Jams series albums.
- "I am Rubber" was featured on Radio Disney Jams 1.
- "Let's Go" could be found on Radio Disney Jams 2.
Even after they stopped their regular radio show, Mark and Zippy stayed connected to Radio Disney. They even hosted the big launch party for Radio Disney Jams 3. This exciting event took place at Disneyland in California.
