The Best Doggoned Dog in the World

The Best Doggoned Dog in the World

NR 1957 · 52 min · ★ 7.0 · Adventure, Drama, Family, Western, Animation

"The Best Doggoned Dog in the World" is an episode of Disneyland which aired on November 20, 1957. It was directed by Robert Stevenson and Larry Lansburgh. This episode provides a preview of Old Yeller, and also features Arizona Sheepdog.

Directed by Larry Lansburgh · Written by Janet Lansburgh

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