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#110: “Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel’s Tween Empire” by Ashely Spencer
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Courtney and Emily are all in this together for this nostalgic discussion of Disney Channel and Ashley Spencer’s book, “Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel’s Tween Empire.” The Disney Channel was falling behind in children’s programming in the 1990s until they discovered the tween market and launch millennial defining television programs such as Lizzie McGuire, That’s So Raven, Hannah Montana, High School Musical, the Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Camp Rock, and Wizards of Waverly Place. But while tweens were eagerly consuming media, music, and merchandise, a lot was happening behind the scenes. High school is a formative time in an adolescent’s life and 2000-2012 were Disney Channel’s high school years as the network and its stars tried to find their identity.
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Next Book: "The Adventures of Pinocchio: Story of a Puppet” by Carlo Collodi.
Vanity Fair Article: “The Untold Story of Disney Channel’s Rise and Fall" by Savannah Walsh
104 episodes
Manage episode 462955726 series 2321745
Courtney and Emily are all in this together for this nostalgic discussion of Disney Channel and Ashley Spencer’s book, “Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel’s Tween Empire.” The Disney Channel was falling behind in children’s programming in the 1990s until they discovered the tween market and launch millennial defining television programs such as Lizzie McGuire, That’s So Raven, Hannah Montana, High School Musical, the Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Camp Rock, and Wizards of Waverly Place. But while tweens were eagerly consuming media, music, and merchandise, a lot was happening behind the scenes. High school is a formative time in an adolescent’s life and 2000-2012 were Disney Channel’s high school years as the network and its stars tried to find their identity.
Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected]
Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media!
Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse
Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads
Emily: Instagram and Goodreads
Next Book: "The Adventures of Pinocchio: Story of a Puppet” by Carlo Collodi.
Vanity Fair Article: “The Untold Story of Disney Channel’s Rise and Fall" by Savannah Walsh
104 episodes
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