"America's Sweetheart", Mouseketeer Annette Funicello Gone at 70

Benji - Since I live in Orange County (SoCal), obviously Disneyland is a big part of life and culture here. There was an article in today's local newspaper about her passing and her career. Do you know why Annette wore a one-piece bathing suit in those Beach Blanket films when all the other teen actresses wore bikinis? Because Walt Disney asked her to in order to uphold her image.

That is a great bit of information. Not only was she my first TV crush, but always seemed like a classy lady. Your story supports that about her and she has left us something special, not only memories, but her great legacy.