November 18, 2008 Mickey Mouse celebrates 80th birthday Play video

(NECN/ABC) - Exactly 80 years ago, Mickey Mouse first hit the screens in the movie "Steamboat Willie." Hollywood's grand old mouse was co-created by Walt Disney, who also gave it a voice. The rest is history. Mickey became an icon for The Walt Disney Company.

Walt Disney, Creator of Mickey Mouse:

"I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing: that it was all started by a mouse."

Miley Cyrus, Actor-Musician:

"My whole family thinks he is precious. That was one of the first things I got when I landed "Hannah Montana." My mom got me a live-sized Mickey Mouse giant stuffed animal, and I loved him."

John Travolta, Actor:

"Mickey Mouse has a tremendous appeal factor."

Melissa Etheridge, Musician:

"Mickey? Mouse? 80 years old? Crazy! Awesome!"

Patricia Heaton, Actor:

"I'm glad there's somebody older than I am."

*This video was written and produced by Siegfried Zelt*