Lonnie Burr: My Romance with Annette Funicello & Life After The Mickey Mouse Club

Lonnie Burr — one of the original Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers — opens up about his special friendship and teenage romance with Annette Funicello. In this exclusive interview, Lonnie shares never-before-heard stories about life behind the scenes at Disney, what made Annette so beloved, and how their connection shaped his early years in Hollywood.

From working alongside Annette on The Mickey Mouse Club to later collaborations, Lonnie reflects on growing up in the public eye, balancing fame and young love, and why he briefly stepped away from the spotlight. He also talks about working with legends like Roy Rogers, Danny Kaye, Elvis Presley, George C. Scott, Robin Williams, and Ginger Rogers, plus his time on Broadway, The Beverly Hillbillies, Sweet Charity, Hook, and Falcon Crest.

Packed with nostalgia, heartfelt memories, and Hollywood history, this is a must-watch for fans of Annette Funicello, Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club, and classic entertainment.

⭐ Highlights include:
Becoming a Mouseketeer and life behind the scenes of The Mickey Mouse Club
Memorable moments with Annette Funicello
Broadway adventures and dating Bernadette Peters
On set with The Beverly Hillbillies, Sweet Charity, and Hook
Working with Elvis and Robin Williams
The legacy of The Mickey Mouse Club

Lonnie's book /The Accidental Mouseketeer: Before and After the Mickey Mouse Club' is available through Amazon
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🎤Presented by Craig Bennett | 🎬 Produced by Kelley Shepherd

👇 FULL TIMECODES – Jump to Your Favourite Moments:
00:00 Introduction – Lonnie Burr interview begins
01:00 Becoming a Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club
01:50 Born into show business – early Hollywood memories
04:44 Working with Roy Rogers
07:12 Performing with Danny Kaye
07:59 Behind the scenes of The Mickey Mouse Club
13:09 Friendship with Annette Funicello
17:46 Why Lonnie Burr played down his Mickey Mouse Club fame & left showbiz
19:00 Broadway career highlights
20:00 Dating Bernadette Peters
20:30 Guest role on The Beverly Hillbillies
21:07 Starring in Sweet Charity
22:49 Working with Elvis Presley
23:55 Acting alongside George C. Scott
24:28 Robin Williams stories & challenges filming Hook
26:47 Appearing on Falcon Crest
27:35 Meeting Ginger Rogers
29:19 Leaving Hollywood behind
31:00 The lasting legacy of The Mickey Mouse Club