In honor of Black History Month, let’s spotlight animator Bruce W. Smith, whose resume is as impressive as his impact on animation. He is the creator of Disney Channel’s The Proud Family and contributed his talents to several Disney films, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, A Goofy Movie, Tarzan, The Emperor’s New Groove, Winnie the Pooh, and The Princess and the Frog. His work outside of Disney is just as notable. Smith animated on Don Bluth’s Rock-A-Doodle, worked on Space Jam, Rover Dangerfie

From 1961 to 1969, Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color opened with a burst of animation and music by the Sherman Brothers. Featuring a rainbow-hued title sequence and a personal intro from Walt, it welcomed viewers to a weekly celebration of Disney storytelling. | History At Disney