This book will tell the behind-the-scenes story of how The Mickey Mouse Club paved the way for all that came after, from its humble beginnin...
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Dec 03, 2010
Angelc
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Today's kids watch reruns of shows that I used to watch when I was kid, like "Full House" and "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." When I was a kid, I watched what my parents loved when they were little: "The Mickey Mouse Club."
This book was one of the most fun books I've read for a long time. It didn't seem overly gossip-y and I loved that the author actually interviewed most of the "Mice" herself. There were a few who were unable to comment, including th More...
This book was one of the most fun books I've read for a long time. It didn't seem overly gossip-y and I loved that the author actually interviewed most of the "Mice" herself. There were a few who were unable to comment, including th More...
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Feb 24, 2011
Tammy
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I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I have no memory of this, other than the pictures of myself as a toddler wearing the iconic ears, but apparently I was a huge fan of the Mickey Mouse Club (during it's second run in syndication, if I'm following the dates provided by the book correctly).
I enjoyed the book, but it seemed as though the author was being a little bit - careful. She had clear opinions about a few of the key players - some positive and some negative More...
I have no memory of this, other than the pictures of myself as a toddler wearing the iconic ears, but apparently I was a huge fan of the Mickey Mouse Club (during it's second run in syndication, if I'm following the dates provided by the book correctly).
I enjoyed the book, but it seemed as though the author was being a little bit - careful. She had clear opinions about a few of the key players - some positive and some negative More...
Feb 08, 2011
Carol
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I think this book is a “Where are they now?” Book and a "Behind the Scenes” Book of the original Mickey Mouse Club . It is fascinating to learn about the different personalities of the show including
the two adult members of the cast.
Unfortunately, of what happened to the individual Mouseketeers, I already knew from little pieces of news stories. Some missed the attention from being stars so much that they acted out but others were real success stories later in life.
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the two adult members of the cast.
Unfortunately, of what happened to the individual Mouseketeers, I already knew from little pieces of news stories. Some missed the attention from being stars so much that they acted out but others were real success stories later in life.
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Oct 31, 2010
Jules
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I am a big Disney fan so I was really looking forward to reviewing this book. I watched re-runs of this original cast when I was a kid. Used to drive the parents nuts running around singing the song.
I have to admit that I never watched the newer version of the show which launched Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, but I was surprised that there wasn't more details regarding it. Especially since they discuss the possibility of a newer version being created.
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I have to admit that I never watched the newer version of the show which launched Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, but I was surprised that there wasn't more details regarding it. Especially since they discuss the possibility of a newer version being created.
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Oct 25, 2010
Headacheslayer
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I like to say that if you were to look at my blood cells under a microscope, they'd be wearing mouse ears. That's how ingrained the world of Disney has been in my life. My grandfather worked with the construction crews building Disney World here in FL, so I visited the park before it was open to the public (Okay so I was still in diapers...)
Although I wasn't around when the Mickey Mouse Club first aired, I watched it--and bits of the later remakes--over the years. This nostalgic look More...
Although I wasn't around when the Mickey Mouse Club first aired, I watched it--and bits of the later remakes--over the years. This nostalgic look More...
Apr 22, 2011
Sue
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On the recommendation of my "west coast facebook/goodreads" friend, I read this very interesting oral history of one of my favorite childhood shows, The Original Mickey Mouse Club. I used to watch the reruns every day after school (no, I am not old enough to have seen them in the original run on tv..lol), and like most kids, I looked up to the talented kids and pretended to be friends with my favorites...Karen, Cubby, and Annette. It was really interesting to read the back stories and
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Dec 08, 2010
Rach
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Back when I was a kid in the 80s, the only premium tv channel we received was the Disney Channel. My parents loved all things Disney, and in our innocent, impressionable states, my siblings and I followed suit. One of my favorite shows to watch was the old reruns of the Mickey Mouse Club show from the 50s; despite the show being in black and white, I couldn't get enough of the singing and dancing kids. Of course, my very favorite days were the ones they showed the serials - first, the Adventures
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Nov 07, 2010
Mary (BookHounds)
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This wonderful collection of stories from the original Mouseketeers gives you behind the scenes details and insights. These were the original child stars when television was a new medium and the regulations were probably more strict than today. Though there are tales of underage drinking and shy kisses, I don't think these kids were as wild as today's children stars. I watched the reruns of the shows since I had older brothers and a sister. We went to Disneyland regularly and were very much
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Mar 18, 2011
Duane
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This is an interesting book that focuses on the original Mouseketeers. I wish it had more photographs so you could actually see the people the author is talking about. I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes trivia the author and interviews revealed, but the biggest thing I noticed is now totally different the Mouseketeers really were. Most seem like nice average people, but there were a few who are very ego fanatical. Seemed a few seemed to be their biggest fans and didn't feel any reason to appreciate
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Nov 03, 2010
Marty
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This was a Goodreads win, other wise I would have not purchased this at $25. It is just not worth the price.
The book was OK, but I believe it could have been so much more. It was a quick read, but had lots of pages that seemed to go over and over the same stuff. If you see the book in a store, just go to the back pages and read the up dates.
I was disappointed over over all. While I was younger than the age group of the MMC, I did watch the MMC in reruns. I too loved the show, an More...
The book was OK, but I believe it could have been so much more. It was a quick read, but had lots of pages that seemed to go over and over the same stuff. If you see the book in a store, just go to the back pages and read the up dates.
I was disappointed over over all. While I was younger than the age group of the MMC, I did watch the MMC in reruns. I too loved the show, an More...
Jan 31, 2011
Chrissy
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I grew up watching the old reruns of the original Mickey Mouse Club so I was excited to start reading Why? Because We Still Like You. This book has the stories of the behind the scenes and things they went threw of the mouseketeers who started the original Mickey Mouse Club.
I enjoyed the book and found it very informative and fascinating. I also thought it could gone into more detail but it was a good read and interesting to know how things went down, what they went through and where More...
I enjoyed the book and found it very informative and fascinating. I also thought it could gone into more detail but it was a good read and interesting to know how things went down, what they went through and where More...
Jan 04, 2011
Ron
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Nov 22, 2011
Larry
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Because I was born in the early 1950's this book was very special and fun read. The book was an oral history of the original Mickey Mouse Club. The book was fast paced, I actually read the entire book in one evening. My daughter bought it for me for my birthdy. It arrived via Amazon.com a few days early so I actually had the entire book read in advance of my big day. If you were a child of the 50's and watched the Mickey Mouse Club you will really enjoy this book.
Oct 26, 2010
AJ
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Disclaimer: I won a copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads program.
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This was a fun book to read, even though I've never watched an episode of the Mickey Mouse Club (not even the '90s version). The book mostly focuses on each Mouseketeer's life from auditioning to their post-Mouse career. I found it interesting how difficult it was for most of the Mice to find rewarding careers after the Mickey Mouse Club, especially in light of the huge superstars bred by the newer v More...
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This was a fun book to read, even though I've never watched an episode of the Mickey Mouse Club (not even the '90s version). The book mostly focuses on each Mouseketeer's life from auditioning to their post-Mouse career. I found it interesting how difficult it was for most of the Mice to find rewarding careers after the Mickey Mouse Club, especially in light of the huge superstars bred by the newer v More...
Nov 27, 2010
Terri
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I received this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway. I remember watching the Mickey Mouse club when I was a kid, and I loved it. The mouseketeers looked like they were having a great time, and I had a great time singing along with them. I remember being shocked when my dad told me that he had watched these same shows when he was a kid. What!?! I couldn't believe I was watching reruns of a show from the 50s. The show seemed timeless. Even all these years later, the show still enchants and
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Nov 15, 2010
Heather L
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I don't usually care for biography, so for me this was a pretty good comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the original Mickey Mouse Club -- how the show was conceived, how the cast was assembled, what they did after the show and are doing today, and how it influenced television programing into the current century.
I remembered a few of the names from the show: Annette, Tommy, Darlene, Doreen, Cheryl, Sharon, Cubby...but not others. For example, my sisters and I also used to watch More...
I remembered a few of the names from the show: Annette, Tommy, Darlene, Doreen, Cheryl, Sharon, Cubby...but not others. For example, my sisters and I also used to watch More...
Sep 14, 2011
Jay
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I won this book through the Goodreads giveaway. Although I do not recall seeing the series as it originally aired I do remember watching the reruns. The book was pretty good but did not really provide any new information that I had not read from other sources. It is a nice nostalgic resource I am pleased to have on my bookshelf.
Feb 25, 2011
Sara
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3 1/2 stars
I enjoyed this look back on the MMC. I grew up watching the reruns and it brought back great memories. Very interesting to hear the behind the scenes from most of the Mouseketeers. If you were a lover of the MMC, then this is a must read. Thanks for the memories!
I enjoyed this look back on the MMC. I grew up watching the reruns and it brought back great memories. Very interesting to hear the behind the scenes from most of the Mouseketeers. If you were a lover of the MMC, then this is a must read. Thanks for the memories!
Dec 14, 2010
Dave
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Why? Because We Still Like You: An Oral History of the Mickey Mouse Club - Jennifer Armstrong (Grand Central Publishing 2010) 791.4575. Gentle reminiscenses of every Boomer's early days in front of the tv from the kids we all wanted to be or at least to know. 5 out of 10.
Apr 30, 2011
Jennifer
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An easy read about the life and times of the mouseketeers. Written in small vignettes, the book moves along quite easily. A few cute stories here and there. Certainly nothing scandalous or shameful. Perhaps a good read for anyone hoping to get their kids into show business. It certainly dictates the grueling reality of 70 hour work weeks, hours upon hours of practices, and the pain and disappoint of not getting the role/solo/lead. Recommended for any Mickey Mouse Club Fans or even Disney fans in
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Nov 14, 2010
Weena
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This was a Goodreads win. I enjoyed reading about the original cast of The Micky Mouse Club, since I watched reruns of it when I was a kid. This was back when The Disney Channel was new and exciting, and had a lot of the original programs that Disney created. I miss how it used to be. There are still a few great Disney shows for kids these days, and I love Playhouse Disney, but overall there's not much magic anymore. Back to the book, it was well written, kept the mood light, and had some intere
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May 13, 2011
Phil
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Ho-hum "behind-the-scenes" and "where are they now" account of the Mouseketeers. Even the author seems to admit there's nothing really new. Best part is the group photo at their 50th reunion, where they're happily old, fat and bald, just like me.
Aug 01, 2011
Lupe
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Sigh... I had high hopes but this book needs editing. Far too little substance repeated again and again... Don't bother. (Maybe that's another reason why Annette did not participate.)
Jan 11, 2011
Rsspadafora
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interesting. i skipped alot, but interesting as to where they are now. Smilie guy kept those pearly whites through the Welk years!
Jan 03, 2011
Mary
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Why? Because the idea of stories behind the Mickey Mouse Club is more interesting than any actual stories.
Jul 11, 2011
Karen
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I just wished the book had more input from other cast members and people that worked on the show behind the scene. Enjoyable read!
Feb 11, 2011
Kristina
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I really liked this book, much more than I thought I would. I never saw the MMC but I know about it just through tv and reading things about it. I saw this book in Entertainment Weekly and thought it looked interesting because I like everything about Disney. It was a really easy, fun and interesting read about behind the scenes stuff. I liked that the author interviewed the people and took information from credible sources, and the book wasn't full of gossip or anything mean. I definitely recomm
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Nov 20, 2010
Nicole
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If you are at all interested in The Mickey Mouse Club, this is an incredibly informative book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
