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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Eric J. Lawrence on the Haunted Mansion

    Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion is turning 45 years old this month. It’s a fan favorite that holds a special place in Disney history.The Haunted Mansion was one of the last attractions worked on by Walt Disney himself, and the first to open after his death. And KCRW’s Eric J. Lawrence is a little obsessed with it.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Aug 26, 2014 • 1 min read

    Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion is turning 45 years old this month. It’s a fan favorite that holds a special place in Disney history.The Haunted Mansion was one of the last attractions worked on by Walt Disney himself, and the first to open after his death. And KCRW’s Eric J. Lawrence is a little obsessed with it. He takes us on an historical audio tour of the iconic ride.

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Andrew Walsh

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Eric J. Lawrence

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    Superintendent Deasy on LAUSD’s iPad Controversy
    1. 0:00Superintendent Deasy on iPad Controversy
    2. 15:56Library Diplomas
    3. 24:45Eric J. Lawrence on the Haunted MansionYou’re reading this
    4. 40:46LAPD Police Behavior Software
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