The Original Mickey Mouse Club Show

Background

Bronson Scott was born in San Gabriel, California, according to Disney press releases. (One unconfirmed source suggests that "Bronson" was actually a nickname). She took tap, ballet, and piano lessons from an early age, and listed her favorite activities as bike-riding and finger-painting. She was just seven when she auditioned for the club, becoming one of the first Mouseketeers.

Performance

As one of the first kids hired, Bronson spent her early days modeling prototype costumes. She danced and sang in the early musical numbers The Shoe Song and Friendly Farmers, but was assigned to the Blue or White Team, where performing opportunities were rare. She did take part in the Disneyland Debut on July 17, 1955, doing a fast tap routine with Mary Espinosa and Sharon.

Bronson had several speaking roles introducing guest stars, often wearing a top hat and white tie and tails. Like most of the kids, she also got her chance to introduce the Mousekartoon, in her case pairing up with Dennis. She also took part in the comedy sketch The British Grenadier. Bronson remained with the show all through the first season of filming, but in January 1956 she was released along with most of the remaining Mouseketeers.

Aftermath

Though she left show business after the Mickey Mouse Club, Bronson continued to perform for schools, hospitals, and charity benefits. She did some fashion modeling, took up photography as a hobby, and went to college, where she graduated with a B. A. in Business Administration. Upon graduation, she spent a few years in marketing and advertising, then retired to become a full-time housewife after marrying Charles Schott. She took part in the 1975 Disneyland Parade celebrating the Park and the Mouseketeer's 20th Anniversary, but did not make the televised 25th Anniversary reunion in 1980.