"America's Sweetheart", Mouseketeer Annette Funicello Gone at 70

Benji - Since I live in Orange County (SoCal), obviously Disneyland is a big part of life and culture here. There was an article in today's local newspaper about her passing and her career. Do you know why Annette wore a one-piece bathing suit in those Beach Blanket films when all the other teen actresses wore bikinis? Because Walt Disney asked her to in order to uphold her image.

I read where Walt was concerned about Annette's future movie roles after she left the MM Club since she was so well built and so beautiful. He protected her as much as he could I understand. I think she appreciated him and I'm sure her folks did!

It was love at first sight for me!

Benji