Donald Duck's uncle was partly based on Wernher von Braun
On this day 65 years ago (September 24, 1961), Disney introduced the “renowned scientist, lecturer, psychologist [and] world traveler,” Ludwig Von Drake. In fact, there are going to be a lot of things out there you don’t know about, but don’t let it bother you, ’cause all of the answers is [sic] right in here,” Von Drake says at the beginning of the animated segment. “I call my guidebook Inside Outer Space because everything known about outer space is on the inside.
- ▪On this day 65 years ago (September 24, 1961), Disney introduced the “renowned scientist, lecturer, psychologist [and] world traveler,” Ludwig Von Drake.
- ▪In fact, there are going to be a lot of things out there you don’t know about, but don’t let it bother you, ’cause all of the answers is [sic] right in here,” Von Drake says at the beginning of the animated segment.
- ▪“I call my guidebook Inside Outer Space because everything known about outer space is on the inside.
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Duck tale Donald Duck’s uncle was partly based on Wernher von Braun Introducing the “world-famous authority on outer space…” Robert Pearlman – Sep 24, 2026 5:40 pm | 26 Stills from "Inside Outer Space," a 1963 episode of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color featuring Professor Ludwig Von Drake as the "famous authority on outer space." Credit: The Walt Disney Company/collectSPACE.com Stills from "Inside Outer Space," a 1963 episode of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color featuring Professor Ludwig Von Drake as the "famous authority on outer space." Credit: The Walt Disney Company/collectSPACE.com Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Did you know that the first character that Walt…
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