Art Linkletter hosted special coverage on ABC of Disneyland's debut on July 18, 1955 — 57 years ago. "This is not so much a show as it is a special event."" /> Video of ABC special on Disneyland opening in 1955 - LA Observed

Video of ABC special on Disneyland opening in 1955


Art Linkletter hosted a special 90-minute program on ABC of Disneyland's debut on July 18, 1955 — 57 years ago. Twenty-nine network television cameras were deployed around the new park, Linkletter said: "This is not so much a show as it is a special event."

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