'The Three Caballeros' Reunite for Cinco de Mayo Episode Of 'Disney's House of Mouse'

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'The Three Caballeros' Reunite for Cinco de Mayo Episode Of 'Disney's House of Mouse'
Famed Feathered Trio Join Voices for First Time Since 1944 Premiere In Special, Saturday May 5 Episode on ABC Television Network

"The Three Caballeros," Disney's famed trio of songbirds, reunite for a special Cinco de Mayo episode of "Disney's House of Mouse." The episode airs Saturday, May 5 (12:30 PM, ET/6:00 AM, PT) on the ABC Television Network. 

The ever-volatile Donald Duck becomes perturbed when nobody remembers his role alongside his "Three Caballeros" partners, parrot Jose Carioca and rooster Panchito. Thus, Donald sets out to redefine himself as the star of the singing group throughout the episode. The trio combines their singing voices for a dynamic rendition of "We Are The Caballeros."

A film entitled "The Three Caballeros" brought the trio to international prominence with its world premiere in Mexico City on December 21, 1944 and its subsequent successful run in the United States beginning February 3, 1945. The film's advanced psychedelic sequences garnered attention for new generations with a re-release of an abridged version of the film in 1977 and its recent home video editions. Though Donald Duck, Jose Carioca and Panchito have appeared separately and in pairings over the past six decades, the trio hasn't been seen united on film or television in original animated sequences since the film's debut.

Billed as "the tooniest place on Earth," "Disney's House of Mouse" is the gathering place for animated characters each Saturday. Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse and his longtime quintet of pals, the "nightclub" provides "staged" entertainment for a very-recognizable audience. From Winnie the Pooh and Jiminy Cricket to Hades and Jafar, the clientele comes into the "House of Mouse" to enjoy musical guests, cartoon shorts and Mickey's comical introductions from the stage. Home viewers also are privy to the weekly backstage pandemonium as Mickey, Donald Duck, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Pluto attempt to ensure that "the show goes on."

"Disney's House of Mouse" is produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. Robert Gannaway and Tony Craig are Executive Producers.

-- Posted May 1, 2001

Source: Company Press Release