'Tis the season for corporate shilling! Wyatt and Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) chat about Disney's first two network television specials for NBC and CBS. There's a lot to unwrap with these gifts, so pop open a bottle of Coke and enjoy.
Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari
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