Remembering Annette Funicello (1942-2013) on her birthday. From the Mickey Mouse Club to the Beach Party films and her later Skippy Peanut Butter commercials she was always our sweet, beautiful Annette. When, in 1992, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis she bravely fought that for the rest of her life. | Italian Food

In the late 1950s, Annette Funicello was not just a Disney star but also a pop-music teen idol with a successful singing career. The song "Tall Paul" was one of her biggest hits, an energetic and cheerful pop tune that won the hearts of millions of young fans. With its catchy melody and innocent lyrics, this song became an emblem of the early rock and roll era and a testament to Annette's undeniable charm. The song was written by the trio of Bob Sherman, Richard Sherman, and Al Kasha. "Tall Paul

Annette Joanne Funicello, born on October 22, 1942, in Utica, New York, became one of the most iconic figures in American entertainment, leaving a lasting legacy in both television and film. Rising to fame as one of the original Mouseketeers on the Walt Disney television series The Mickey Mouse Club in 1955, Annette captured the hearts of millions of viewers with her wholesome charm, radiant smile, and undeniable talent. She quickly became a household name, representing the ideal of post-war Ame