Walt Disney's Love Affair With Marceline

By Steve Kraske,

Published September 2, 2015 at 4:04 PM CDT

He only spent four years of his childhood there, but Walt Disney always held Marceline, Missouri close to his heart. On this edition of Up To Date, we learn why the north-central Missouri town had such an impact on the entertainment mogul's life.

Guests:

Neal Gabler is the author of Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination. He will also appear in the upcoming PBS documentary, Walt Disney, which will air on American Experience Sept. 14 and 15.
Kaye Malins is the executive director of the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Lisa Rodriguez

Kansas City needs journalists who show up not just on people’s worst days, but on their best ones — and the boring ones in between. As KCUR’s news director, I build relationships across the metro, so our newsroom can bring you critical information when times are tough, and seek out moments of joy to celebrate. Email me at lisa@kcur.org.

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