Walt Disney Productions produced its first television program, a Christmas special broadcast on NBC.

The first episode of Walt Disney's first regular television anthology series aired on ABC. The show was instrumental in financing Disneyland. It was later renamed Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, and The Wonderful World of Disney.

The Mickey Mouse Club debuts on ABC, captivating young audiences with music, dance, and entertainment. The program becomes a cultural phenomenon and launches the careers of several young performers (Mouseketeers).

Disney produced and aired the Zorro series on ABC. Guy Williams starred as Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro.