Here’s some more photos from the Legends ceremony on Friday.
Bob Iger spoke in a recorded message:
Tom Bergeron was the host:
There was a “Disney Legends In Memoriam” segment, recognizing those no longer living:
Anika Noni Rose was honored for her role as Tiana.
And Linda Larkin was Jasmine’s speaking voice:
While Lea Salonga was Jasmine’s singing voice, as well as the voice of Mulan (and she commented how grateful she was that Linda Larkin doesn’t sing!):
Paige O’Hara said that she is still recognized as the voice of Belle – even though Belle never ages and she does. 🙂
Jodi Benson proudly showed off her Disney Cast Member id card:
Here are Paige O’Hara and Lea Salonga performing some of the signature songs for their characters.
And Anika Noni Rose and Jodi Benson:
Ray Watson was Disney’s Chairman of the Board in 1983, and during his career was recognized as a real estate development visionary.
Barton “Bo” Boyd was THE merchandising guy, eventually named Chairman of Disney Consumer Products. Two of his daughters accepted on his behalf and shared some wonderful stories about their dad.
I already shared this photo of Guy Williams’ family accepting his award. I was very happy to be in attendance for this one, since I’ve always loved Zorro.
Jack and Bonita (Granville) Wrather were both recognized for their contributions in building the Disneyland Hotel (apparently Jack thought the chances for something in “Anaheim…ANAHEIM???” to succeed were not very good.)
Kelly Ripa, in a recorded video, shared some of her favorite memories of Regis Philbin.
And Regis? Well, I think he was honored for just being Regis. 🙂
Jim Henson was the final honoree this year, and two of his kids, including son Brian, who has taken over as Kermit the Frog, accepted and shared some great stories about growing up with Jim Henson as their father.
And then Brian performed that wonderful Rainbow Connection number that I have already shared here: http://youtu.be/IUUNumejg4w
But he also performed this funny little classic that his parents developed in 1956:
It was a warm, wonderful, and heartfelt ceremony – I’m very glad to have seen it.
A-MAZ-ING!!! I love love loved seeing and hearing Lea Salonga and Jodie Benson singing! They sound just like they did years ago when they made the movies. Awesome and thanks so much for sharing what most of us didn’t get to see in person!
Thank you for sharing the videos. I’d seen the pictures of four Princesses on stage, and I was dying to hear it.
I guess I’m still a little bitter, but I don’t see how doing one movie puts you in the same category as John Hench and Marc Davis.