Mouseketeers:
* Annette Funicello
* Tommy Cole
* Sharon Baird
* Bobby Burgess
* Lonnie Burr
* Doreen Tracey
* Jimmie Dodd (The leader and host)
Other notable cast members:
* Roy Williams (The announcer)
* The Walt Disney Chorus
* The Mickey Mouse Club Orchestra
This original cast was a huge success, launching the careers of many of the Mouseketeers, especially Annette Funicello, who became a popular teen idol. The Mickey Mouse Club is credited with being one of the first children's television shows and also served as a launching pad for many performers in the entertainment industry.