Feb. 14, 2018

Episode 148: Who Thought 'Minnie Mouse Madonna' Was a Good Idea?

Episode 148: Who Thought 'Minnie Mouse Madonna' Was a Good Idea?

In the late 1980's, at the height of MTV's cultural relevance, Disney decided to make Minnie Mouse into a pop star along the lines of Madonna. (We're not making this up.)

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To do this, Disney make a TV movie called 'Totally Minnie Mouse.' Not only was it Minnie's first solo starring role, it included TV personalities Suzanne Somers, Vanna White, and (somehow) Elton John.

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