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James Wesley Dodd (March 28, 1910 – November 10, 1964) was an American actor, singer and songwriter best known as the master of ceremonies for the popular 1950s Walt Disney television series The Mickey Mouse Club, as well as the writer of its well-known theme song "The Mickey Mouse Club March."
Jimmie Dodd was a versatile performer who played guitar, sang, acted and wrote songs. He was also the host of The Mickey Mouse Club (1955) and a USO entertainer in World War II.
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Oct 10, 2023 · The original Mickey Mouse Club, led by adult Mouseketeers Jimmie Dodd and Roy Williams, starred 39 different children with varying talents.
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Jimmie Dodd was a composer, songwriter, actor, singer, guitarist and conductor who hosted The Mickey Mouse Club (1955). He wrote the show's opening theme song and other popular tunes, and was a beloved figure for the original Mouseketeers.
- March 28, 1910
- November 10, 1964
James Wesley "Jimmie" Dodd was an American actor, who was best known as the MC of the popular 1950s Disney TV show Mickey Mouse Club, as well as the writer of its well-known theme song "Mickey Mouse March".
May 8, 2016 · D-O-D-and-D.” That’s because Jimmie Dodd really was the leader of the club. He was its songwriter, its singer, its host and its soul — the man Walt Disney rubber-stamped to emcee his...
Always quick with a smile and a song, Jimmie Dodd was the unforgettable host of the Mickey Mouse Club. With his trusty “Mousegetar” in hand, the singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, and actor was a friend to children across the nation.
