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Mouse was a live-action musical comedy variety show that aired on ABC from 1955 to 1959. The show focused on the adventures of a group of teenagers, known as the Mouseketeers, as they navigated school, friendships, and growing up in general. Some of the Mouseketeers were Doreen Tracey, Cheryl Holdridge, Cubby O'Brien, Sherry Alberoni, Johnny Crawford, Karen Pendleton, Lonnie Burr, Kevin Corcoran, Roberta Shore, Roy Williams, Tommy Cole, Sharon Baird, and many more.

The show took place at a fictional school called Walt Disney Elementary School, and featured various sketches, musical numbers, and dance routines performed by the Mouseketeers. Many episodes would revolve around a central theme or lesson, such as friendship, responsibility, honesty, etc. Some notable recurring segments included the Mouseketeer Roll Call, where the Mouseketeers would introduce themselves individually at the start of the show, and Mouseka Mania, an energetic dance number involving all the Mouseketeers.

In addition to the core cast of Mouseketeers, Mouse also featured special guest appearances by popular actors, musical artists, and personalities of the time. Some guests included Annette Funicello, Tommy Kirk, J. Pat O'Malley, Cubby O'Brien, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and many more. Walt Disney himself would also occasionally appear on the show, overseeing his young cast of entertainers.

The music on Mouse was upbeat, catchy, and meant to appeal to the teenage demographic. While the show's musical numbers were lively, they also imparted moral lessons and reinforced positive values. Classic Mouseketeer songs include the theme song "M-O-U-S-E," "Mickey Mouse March," and "Mouseketeer Melee."

In addition to their work on the TV series, the Mouseketeers also appeared live on stage, performing concert tours and special shows at Disney's theme parks. Their popularity and recognition extended beyond the TV screen.

Mouse was known for reflecting 1950s American culture and the idealized vision of American teenage life. Although the show was very wholesome, it also marked an important advancement in youth entertainment, giving teenagers their own national platform for self-expression.

The show came to an end in 1959 as the original Mouseketeers outgrew their roles and Disney focused on other projects. However, Mouse remains a beloved pop culture touchstone and defining program for both the Disney brand and 1950s-era television. The original cast members staged several reunions over the following decades, highlighting the lasting bonds and memories created on this innovative, vibrant variety show.

Mouse is a series that ran for 3 seasons (42 episodes) between September 21, 2010 and on Media Blasters Inc.