Toot, Whistle, Plunk & Boom was released on this day in 1953. The short was directed by Ward Kimball and Charles A. Nichols. This beautifully stylized film served as a sequel to Adventures in Music: Melody. It was also the first cartoon filmed in widescreen and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoon). Fans of Disney’s Sing-Along Songs may recognize this clip as the intro used for each video, though with different dialogue. | Disney History Channel

Rugged Bear is a 1953 Donald Duck short film directed by Jack Hannah. It marked the second appearance of Humphrey the Bear. In the short, Humphrey tries to avoid hunting season by sneaking into Donald’s cabin, where he disguises himself as a bear rug. He might be safe from hunters, but not from Donald’s rough treatment of his “rug.” This clip combines the beginning and end of the short, to highlight the final joke payoff. Rugged Bear was nominated for an Academy Award but ultimately lost to anot