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135. Condemning Mr. Toad: Why Imagineering Sent Mr. Toad to Hell - Mr. Toad Part 9
Why does Mr. Toad end up in a very hot place at the end of his ride when he doesn't go there in the book or the movie?In this episode of Distory, we wrap up the Disneyland part of our Mr. Toad's Wild Ride series exploring the history & Imagineering that created this classic Disney attraction. Along the way, we explore secrets in dark prison corners, find a connection to a few famous dark rides, meet a shirtless Disney director who defined an iconic character, and figure out why people are misremembering the 1955 version's train tunnel scene. Kirk finds a (possible) origin for the wiggly cow…
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