Sterling Holloway Honored As A Disney Legend! (1991)

A historically sweet moment from the Disney Legends ceremony in 1991! (Yeah, my first birthday!) ^_^

Just so you know, I was fortunate enough to save this footage before it got taken down a couple of years ago. I also added an extra surprise at the end! ;)

All footage and audio (C) Disney

[razzberry]

I remember the first time Sterling walked into the Baskin-Robbins I was managing in Laguna Beach. My back was turned when he ordered his ice cream from another employee. I whipped around and said "Sterling Holloway!". He was so impressed I knew who he was, he gave me his autograph and returned later with his Rolls Royce, I had admired earlier, washed and waxed & he gave me a ride home! I got a ride back to get my car because there was no way I wasn't going to get to ride home in a Rolls with Sterling Holloway! He was a nice man that was very humble about his fame & wealth. I'll never forget that meeting. Nice to see him get honored.

[jiminsjamsinfiresme]

This guy and his voice is literally my childhood. <33

[carleighhopkins]

This exceptional man was my great uncle.
I never met you but I love you, Uncle Sterling. I hope you'd be proud of me as I try to follow in your legendary footsteps. I hope you're watching over me.
Rest easy.

[stagelinedpro]

His voice is so versatile. From the madness of the Cheshire Cat, the creepiness of Kaa, and the innocents of Pooh. It's funny is distinct voice can be applied to diverse range of characters.

[elsakristina]

Was anyone else stunned that this was his natural voice? Either way, Sterling was a very talented guy, he was born for acting!

[queenratiganthefirst]

I cried a little when Winnie the Pooh led Sterling up to the stage. RIP, you beautiful talented man.

[willrobinson]

R.I.P. Sterling Holloway. He was an amazing American voice actor. Plus, he was very funny.

[BluDevil]

If I could time travel and give Sterling a hug, I effing well would!!

[GardevoirBoy]

Jim Cummings does a great job mimicking Sterling Holloway. Disney made the right choice having Jim Cummings do roles that were originally done by Sterling Holloway as his voice impression is spot on.

[adamgoncalves]

RIP Sterling Holloway. You were such an incredible voice actor and the definitive Winnie the Pooh Kaa the snake and the Cheshire Cat. You will be missed. (January 14 1905-November 22nd 1992). He was 87 years old.

[BebeLush]

He loved Pooh so much. RIP Mr. Holloway.

[johnhall]

He is truly a legend and will always be my pooh. RIP Sterlig.

[zackaryruhland]

R.I.P.
Sterling Holloway
(1905–1992)

[redkellyre]

best voice over man that has ever lived

[LumineeLumaProductions]

I love this man so much, he has one of, if the not THE most soothing voices I've ever heard, it's just a voice that puts me at ease and just makes me want to hug him. ^_^ R.I.P. Sterling, you're forever amazing.

[JenniferPoole.]

He got honored when I was born in 1991. ^.^

[twilson]

Sterling Holloway may be dead but he still lives in our hearts

[Mollexi]

Omg I thought this was taken off YouTube! Thank you for putting it back on, you're my hero!

[erindurkin]

I was born in early January 1993, almost 2 months after his death. But I've been hearing his sweet voice since my early childhood!

[forrestcalkins]

I loved how pooh helped him to the stage and off