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Annette Joanne Funicello (October 22, 1942 – April 8, 2013) was an American actress and singer. Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve. She rose to prominence as one of the most popular "Mouseketeers" on the original Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, she transitioned to a successful career as a singer with the pop singles "O Dio Mio," "Tall Paul" and "Pineapple Princess", as well as establishing herself as a film actress, popularizing the successful "Beach Party" genre alongside co-star Frankie Avalon during the mid-1960s.
In 1992, Funicello announced that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She died of complications from the disease on April 8, 2013.
Annette Joanne Funicello was born in Utica, New York, to Italian Americans Virginia Jeanne (née Albano) and Joseph Funicello. Her family moved to Southern California when she was four years old.
Annette took dancing and music lessons as a child in order to overcome shyness. In 1955, the 12-year-old was discovered by Walt Disney when she performed as the Swan Queen in Swan Lake at a dance recital at the Starlight Bowl in Burbank, California. Disney cast her as one of the original "Mouseketeers". She was the last to be selected, and one of the few cast-members to be personally selected by Walt Disney himself. She proved to be very popular and by the end of the first season of The Mickey Mouse Club, she was receiving 6,000 letters a month, according to her Disney Legends biography.
Annette may refer to:
Frankie Avalon (born Francis Thomas Avallone, September 18, 1940 is an American actor, singer, playwright, and former teen idol.
Avalon was born in Philadelphia, the son of Mary and Nicholas Avallone. He was on U.S. television playing his trumpet by the time he was 11, performing on such programs as The Jackie Gleason Show. Two singles showcasing Avalon's trumpet playing were issued on RCA Victor's "X" sublabel in 1954. As a teenager he played with Bobby Rydell in Rocco and the Saints. In 1959, "Venus" (5 weeks #1) and "Why" went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. "Why" was the last #1 of the 1950s. Avalon had 31 charted U.S. Billboard singles from 1958 to late 1962, including "Just Ask Your Heart" (U.S. #7), "I'll Wait for You" (U.S. #15), "Bobby Sox to Stockings" (U.S. #8), and "A Boy Without a Girl" (U.S. #10). Most of his hits were written and/or produced by Bob Marcucci, head of Chancellor Records. He was less popular in the U.K., but did still manage four chart hits with "Why", "Ginger Bread", "Venus" and "Don't Throw Away All Those Teardrops".
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney (/ˈdɪzni/; December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur, cartoonist, animator, voice actor, and film producer. He was a prominent figure within the American animation industry and throughout the world, and is regarded as a cultural icon, known for his influence and contributions to entertainment during the 20th century. As a Hollywood business mogul, he and his brother Roy O. Disney co-founded The Walt Disney Company.
As an animator and entrepreneur, Disney was particularly noted as a filmmaker and a popular showman, as well as an innovator in animation and theme park design. He and his staff created numerous famous fictional characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Disney himself was the original voice for Mickey. During his lifetime, he won 22 Academy Awards and received four honorary Academy Awards from a total of 59 nominations, including a record of four in one year, giving him more Oscar awards and nominations than any other individual in history. Disney also won seven Emmy Awards and gave his name to the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in the U.S., as well as the international resorts Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disney Resort.
Actors: Annette Funicello (actress), Eva La Rue (actress), Gary Jones (actor), Shelley Fabares (actress), Hrothgar Mathews (actor), Jay Brazeau (actor), George Touliatos (actor), Louis Ferreira (actor), Len Cariou (actor), Frankie Avalon (actor), Dick Clark (actor), Don S. Davis (actor), Frank Crudele (actor), Claire Riley (actress), Linda Lavin (actress),
Plot: This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California, where in 1955 shy Annette becomes one of the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club. The movie covers her child stardom, her teen idol years, her singing career with big hits like "Tall Paul", her romance with Paul Anka, her classic beach party films with Frankie Avalon, and her first marriage. It also shows her large comeback in the late 1980s and her second marriage, and the day when she found out she had multiple sclerosis.
Keywords: actress, based-on-book, character-name-in-title, mickey-mouse-club, multiple-sclerosis, teen-idolActors: Annette Funicello (actress), Eva La Rue (actress), Gary Jones (actor), Shelley Fabares (actress), Hrothgar Mathews (actor), Jay Brazeau (actor), George Touliatos (actor), Louis Ferreira (actor), Len Cariou (actor), Frankie Avalon (actor), Dick Clark (actor), Don S. Davis (actor), Frank Crudele (actor), Claire Riley (actress), Linda Lavin (actress),
Plot: This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California, where in 1955 shy Annette becomes one of the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club. The movie covers her child stardom, her teen idol years, her singing career with big hits like "Tall Paul", her romance with Paul Anka, her classic beach party films with Frankie Avalon, and her first marriage. It also shows her large comeback in the late 1980s and her second marriage, and the day when she found out she had multiple sclerosis.
Keywords: actress, based-on-book, character-name-in-title, mickey-mouse-club, multiple-sclerosis, teen-idolEntertainment Tonight segment covering Annette's final public appearance. Aired September 14, 1998
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This video details her illness and death!
This is Annette Funicello singing her first hit song called Tall Paul. Annette was the very first Disney Channel Star. Before Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, Raven Simone, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato or Selina Gomez there was Annette Funicello. Annette started out at The Mickey Mouse Club in 1955. Annette was so popular Walt Disney himself decided to give her her own show. On the show, she sung a song called "how will I know my love" it was meant to be laughed at and no one at the Disney studio thought much of it. But the next day it aired, thousands of letters and calls came to the studio asking where they can buy the record. Walt Disney saw potential in Annette and decided to give her a recording contract. Walt Disney then hired Robert and Richard Sherman to write songs for Annette's first al...
Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show. February 13, 1960.
Annette Funicello & Frankie Avalon - Because You're You
This is a special leatherette about Annette. no copyright infringement intended, this featurette is part of a bonus feature that was originally 16 minutes long, I edited down to 11. Also check out this music video of Annette Singing Tall Paul https://youtu.be/7MsIl79hnj8
Annette's appearance on Sally Jessy Rafael to promote her autobiography. This in-depth interview covers many aspects of her personal life and career.
Annette Funicello sings "Jamaica Ska" in BACK TO THE BEACH, the beach party reunion movie of the 1980s. Featuring BEACH PARTY series partner Frankie Avalon. Enjoy!!!
@ Tomorrowland Bobby Burgess dances with Annette Funicello(both Mickey Mouse Clubbers), who then sings.. a song about how much she loves to dance. Dance every chance.
Annette & Frankie's "Back to the Beach Tour". Filmed at Knott's Berry Farm in April 1990.
Annette & Frankie's "Back to the Beach Tour". Filmed at Knott's Berry Farm in April 1990.
Annette & Frankie's "Back to the Beach Tour". Filmed at Knott's Berry Farm in April 1990.
Annette & Frankie's "Back to the Beach Tour". Filmed at Knott's Berry Farm in April 1990.
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Annette & Frankie's "Back to the Beach Tour". Filmed at Knott's Berry Farm in April 1990.
This is episode 16 of the Disney Channel's documentary show, Disney Family album. It takes a look at the career of everyone's favorite Mouseketeer, Annette Funicello. It originally aired in September of 1985.
Annette's last hurrah to the surf music / beach party era ...very BOSS!!! * Transferred from an original SEALED mono copy I bought back in the early mid-90's that set me back $50 bucks (and just had to break the shrink to hear...haha f*cken aye!!) Only played three times since (the third being the digitized transfer you're hearing) the record remains in dead mint condition. ** On a sad note I had to increase the tempo on this particular upload by +6% as my orig. 440 real time upload didn't meet the approval of YT's (forced upon them) copyright restrictions...blah, blah, blah. Yeah, like I'm really gonna be f*cking cutting into the current copyright owner(s) profit margin for the upload of an album that's long been out of print since it's original 1965 release. *** To correct pitch, do...
Suntanned surfer Frankie and his beach baby, Dee Dee, are all set for another summer of dancing, music and fun -- until their favorite surfing spot is invaded by . Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello gets up to more crazy antics in this great entry in the Beach films. Also features Dick Dale and Stevie Wonder. In this episode of Hollywood Teen s we kick back for some carefree fun in the sun with the movie trailer for the classic sand & surf flick Muscle Beach . Theatrical trailer for the second of the popular beach party films of the early 1960s, MUSCLE BEACH PARTY, starring Frankie Avalaon and Annette Funicello.
R.I.P. Annette October 22, 1942 - April 8, 2013 Annette sings Songs of Hawaii. Originally released as Buena Vista BV-3203 back in 1960. Long out of print in the U.S. Side 1: 1. Hawaiiannette 2. Pinapple Princess 3. Hukilau 4. Blue Hawaii 5. Song Of The Island 6. Now Is The Hour Side 2: 1. Date Night In Hawaii 2. Blue Muu Muu 3. Lua Cha Cha Cha 4. My Little Grass Shack 5. Holiday In Hawaii 6. Aloha Oe
A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to . Bikini Beach 1964 720p Annette Funicello Frankie Avalon A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who . Trailer for the 1964 sand & surf flick Bikini Beach starring Annette Funicello & Dwayne Hickman. For more retro trailers, rare promos, TV Spots & entertainment .
R.I.P. Annette October 22, 1942 - April 8, 2013 (15:50 - Now this part is really f*ckin' cool up to the twang/surf guitar solo) * * * * Annette's seventh album for Buena Vista (BV-3316), originally released back in 1963 to coincide with the American International film also entitled 'Beach Party'. The rarer stereophonic version digitally transferred from my orig. vinyl copy and presented here. Long out of print in the US and never re-issued in any form since '63...so enjoy! Side 1: 1. Beach Party - 0:00 2. Treat Him Nicely - 1:41 3. Don't Stop Now - 3:47 4. Promise Me Anything - 6:19 5. Secret Surfin' Spot - 8:56 6. Song Of The Islands - 10:46 Side 2: 1. California Sun - 13:10 2. The Battle Of San Onofre - 15:20 3. Swingin' And Surfin' - 17:47 4. Date Night In Hawaii - 19:47 5. Surfin...
There are so many Disney movies & TV shows stars Annette because she's named a Disney Legend in 1992. This is a special leatherette about Annette. no copyright infringement intended, this featurette is part of a bonus feature that was originally 16 minutes long, . This is episode 16 of the Disney Channel's documentary show, Disney Family album. It takes a look at the career of everyone's favorite Mouseketeer, Annette . In the mid 1950's The Mickey Mouse Club was Walt Disney's second venture into producing a television series that would help to finance and promote the .
Annette's segment on Fame Fortune & Romance with Robin Leach. Annette talks about her family life, divorce and remarriage to Glen Holt.
Mary Hart interviews Annette and her husband at home for Entertainment Tonight. March 1998
Annette gives in interview during rehearsals for the 25th Mickey Mouse Club Anniversary Special in 1980. Annette's children and Mom also make an appearance.
Annette discusses her public battle with MS, her early years as a Mouseketeer and answers questions from the audience. Feb 24, 1993
Annette appears on the Home Show to promote her Cello perfume and discuss life with Multiple Sclerosis. Originally aired April 8, 1993.
I heard about what happened to Annette yesterday, but I was too depressed about it to say or do anything. I remembered this interview of her by Lindsey from the Mickey Mouse tribute special, so for today I decided to upload this for Annette. http://annetteconnection.com https://www.facebook.com/AnnetteFund http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnetteFund
http://www.laughingplace.com/lotion-view-1465.asp for more video and pictures from the June 24th ceremony to rededicate Disney studios' Soundstage 1 the Annette Funicello Stage.
http://www.laughingplace.com/lotion-view-1465.asp for more video and pictures from the June 24th ceremony to rededicate Disney studios' Soundstage 1 the Annette Funicello Stage.
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Bikini Beach 1964 720p Annette Funicello Frankie Avalon Bikini Beach 1964 720p Annette Funicello Frankie Avalon A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who
Bikini Beach 1964 720p Annette Funicello Frankie Avalon Bikini Beach 1964 720p Annette Funicello Frankie Avalon A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who
Bikini Beach 1964 720p Annette Funicello Frankie Avalon A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to
Home video of Annette at a Costco appearance in Federal Way, WA. February 1993
Annette's appearance on Sally Jessy Rafael to promote her autobiography. This in-depth interview covers many aspects of her personal life and career.
Annette appears in a panel of other child stars to discuss their early careers & growing up in front of the camera.
Beach Blanket Bingo 1965 Frankie Avalon Annette Funicello Frankie and the gang are hitting the beach for some good old-fashioned shenanigans. To get the party underway, the manager of pop singer Sugar Kane
Enjoy Bikini Beach 1964 full length movie in HD for free - Description: Dee Dee (Annette Funicello) and Frankie (Frankie Avalon) are primed to hit the beach for . Bikini Beach 1964 720p Annette Funicello Frankie Avalon A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who .
PINEAPPLE PRINCESS
Annette with the Afterbeats
Written by Richard Sherman and Robert Sherman
Peaked at # 11 in 1960
CHORUS
"Pineapple princess", he calls me pineapple princess all day
As he plays his ukulele on the hill above the bay
"Pineapple princess, I love you, you're the sweetest girl I've
seen"
"Some day we're gonna marry and you'll be my pineapple queen"
I saw a boy on Oahu isle
Floatin' down the bay on a crocodile
He waved at me and he swam ashore
And I knew he'd be mine forevermore
CHORUS
He sings his song from banana trees
He even sings to me on his water skis
We went skin-divin' and beneath the blue
He sang and played his ukulele, too
"Pineapple princess", I love you, you're the sweetest girl I've
seen
"Some day we're gonna marry and you'll be my pineapple queen"
We'll settle down in a bamboo hut
And he will be my own little coconut
Then we'll be beachcombin' royalty
On wicky-wicky wacky Waikiki