Episode 8: Of Mouse and Men, the Legacy of Ub Iwerks

09/05/21 • 25 min

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Can you imagine modern entertainment without the creations of Disney? That imagination could very well have been a reality without Ub Iwerks, the creative and hardworking genius behind the Mickey Mouse cartoons and, likely, the entire success of Walt Disney's animation empire. For sources, visit understudiescast.wordpress.com! Follow the show on Twitter @UnderCast for updates.

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