Zorro - A history of the series

If you are looking for an excuse for a bit of silliness, a week from today marks the anniversary of this bit of show biz history:

...Walt immediately set to work on a search for someone to play Zorro, knowing full well that whoever he picked, comparisons to Tyrone Power were inevitable. This was a much sought after role, for Disney's success with Davy Crockett was not lost on a host of other actors who could only dream of being the Studio's next Fess Parker. More than 20 actors were tested for the part, including Hugh O'Brian, John Lupton, Jack Kelly, Dennis Weaver and David Janssen. On April 18, 1957, the Studio held a screen test for a relatively unknown actor, Guy Williams. When Walt saw the results, he knew he had found his Zorro...

See you at the Mexican restaurant? To raise a toast to the memory of Williams? What do you say? (Will they forgive us if we sing the theme song, do you think? Out of the night, when the full moon is bright, comes the horseman known as Zorro...)

The above link takes you to Bill Cotter's website. He has a great collection of Zorro information, including episode notes.