Search results
Disney is credited with having named her husband's most famous character, Mickey Mouse, during a train trip from New York to California in 1928. Walt showed a drawing of the cartoon mouse to his wife and told her that he was going to name it "Mortimer Mouse".
In 1928, as he rode a train from New York bound for Los Angeles, Walt devised a new character, “Mortimer Mouse,” to save his Studio after a serious business setback. “Not Mortimer,” Lillian replied when he told her his idea. “It’s too formal. How about Mickey?” The rest, as they say, is history.
Lillian is credited with having named her husband's famous character, Mickey Mouse, during a train trip from New York to California in 1928. Walt showed a drawing of the cartoon mouse to his wife and told her that he was going to name it "Mortimer Mouse."
- 3 min
In 1928, as he rode a train from New York bound for Los Angeles Walt devised a new character to turn around a serious business setback, Mortimer Mouse. Not Mortimer, Lillian replied when he told her his idea. It’s too formal. How about Mickey. The rest, as they say, is history.
May 26, 2024 · Disney‘s wife Lillian suggested changing the name to Mickey. With that, the most famous cartoon character in the world was born – and Ub Iwerks drew him first. Mickey Mouse made his public debut in the cartoon short "Plane Crazy" in May 1928, animated almost entirely singlehandedly by Iwerks.
Apr 25, 2024 · ‘How about Mickey?’ According to her obituary in the New York Times, Mr. Disney often discussed ideas and sought his wife’s approval on projects like Snow White and building Disneyland. Lillian is also credited with naming Mickey Mouse – who Walt had initially wanted to name Mortimer Mouse.
People also ask
Why did Walt give Lillian a name 'Mickey Mouse'?
Who is Lillian Disney?
Who is Mickey Mouse mascot?
Why did Disney rename Mickey Mouse?
When did Mickey Mouse Come Out?
Who wrote Mickey Mouse comic strip?
The character was originally to be named "Mortimer Mouse", until Disney's wife, Lillian, suggested "Mickey". Mickey first appeared in two 1928 shorts Plane Crazy and The Gallopin' Gaucho (which were not picked up for distribution) before his public debut in Steamboat Willie (1928).
