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Utica’s Annette Funicello’s Debut On TV’s “The Mickey Mouse Club” [VIDEO]
Utica’s Annette Funicello’s Debut On TV’s “The Mickey Mouse Club” [VIDEO]
Utica’s Annette Funicello’s Debut On TV’s “The Mickey Mouse Club” [VIDEO]
One of Utica's shining stars of the 1950s and 60s was the late Annette Funicello. We remember Annette's career starring in all those beach movies, a singer with hit records, and one of the original "Mouseketeers." On this day in 1955, "The Mickey Mouse Club" featuring 12-year old Annette debuted on TV.
Was it about Utica?
Was it about Utica?
Was it about Utica?
The world is mouring the loss of Annette Funicello at the age of 70. Locally, we mourn a legend born and raised right in our own backyards. However, was Annette even a fan of the area? Was Annette a fan of living in Utica New York? No one may know the true answer, but this classic track from 1983 may change your opinion. In the 1983 classic "The Promised Land" Annette talks about life li
Utica’s Most Famous-Bob’s Top 5
Utica’s Most Famous-Bob’s Top 5
Utica’s Most Famous-Bob’s Top 5
It was the lyrics from the ole' Frank Sinatra song that got me thinking about all the famous people who got their start here in the Utica area. "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere", is the line we all belt out at the end of every Yankee game (even if you're not a Yankee fan). When I starte...