Down and Out with Donald Duck

Down and Out with Donald Duck

49 mins | Animation, Family, TV Movie | March 25, 1987

This "duckumentary," done in the style of "60 Minutes," traces the life of Donald Duck. As Donald's fame grows, so does his ego. While hosting a variety show one night, Donald snaps and fires a gun at the audience for misbehaving. This leads to a series of problems that eventually cause Donald to seek psychiatric help from Ludwig Von Drake, who uses an insult machine as part of Donald's therapy. Then, after a long night of bizarre dreams, Donald learns the error of his ways and vows to reform.

Down and Out with Donald Duck

49 mins | Animation, Family, TV Movie | March 25, 1987

Down and Out with Donald Duck
This "duckumentary," done in the style of "60 Minutes," traces the life of Donald Duck. As Donald's fame grows, so does his ego. While hosting a variety show one night, Donald snaps and fires a gun at the audience for misbehaving. This leads to a series of problems that eventually cause Donald to seek psychiatric help from Ludwig Von Drake, who uses an insult machine as part of Donald's therapy. Then, after a long night of bizarre dreams, Donald learns the error of his ways and vows to reform.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Walt Disney Pictures, Garen/Albrecht Productions Inc.
Original title Down and Out with Donald Duck
Directors Scott Garen
Writers Katharine Sloan, Joie Albrecht, Scott Garen, Stan Freberg

Cast

Stan Freberg

as Narrator (voice)

Tony Anselmo

as Donald Duck / Daisy Duck / Huey / Dewey / Louie (voice)

Albert Ash

as Ludwig Von Drake (voice)

Les Perkins

as Mickey Mouse (voice)

Will Ryan

as Pete / Goofy (voice)

Harry Shearer

as Additional Voices (voice)