John Lounsbery; Wolfgang Reitherman; Art Stevens

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John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman and Art Stevens were American animators and directors who worked at Walt Disney Productions and are credited on the 1977 film The Rescuers.

John Lounsbery and Wolfgang Reitherman were members of Walt Disney's 'Nine Old Men'. Art Stevens was a Disney animator and director. The three are credited on the 1977 film The Rescuers.

A defence of Disney's The Rescuers (1977) arguing it is underrated and one of the studio's best from the so-called "Bronze Age." The review traces the film's troubled development, early involvement by Don Bluth, and production choices. It highlights standout elements: Madame Medusa, Orville the albatross, and Penny, and recalls the 1999 VHS recall controversy.