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title: Fess Parker as Davy Crockett: Spark that lit the Crockett Craze of the 1950s
author: ABC Television Promotion
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21317/fess-parker-as-davy-crockett/
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updated: 2025-11-12
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# Fess Parker as Davy Crockett: Spark that lit the Crockett Craze of the 1950s
_Authored by ABC Television Promotion_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21317.jpeg)
## Image Caption
Actor Fess Parker in his role as [Davy Crockett](https://www.worldhistory.org/David_Crockett/) in the Disney Studio's production of the Davy Crockett miniseries (1954-1955). Parker's Crockett was so electrifying that it led to the Crockett Craze of the 1950s, during which children of all ages dressed and acted out events from Crockett's life.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Promotion, A. T. (2025, November 12). Fess Parker as Davy Crockett: Spark that lit the Crockett Craze of the 1950s. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Promotion, ABC Television. "Fess Parker as Davy Crockett: Spark that lit the Crockett Craze of the 1950s." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 12, 2025. .
### MLA
Promotion, ABC Television. "Fess Parker as Davy Crockett: Spark that lit the Crockett Craze of the 1950s." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Nov 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fess_parker_crockett_disney_television.JPG) by [**ABC Television Promotion**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fess_parker_crockett_disney_television.JPG). Submitted by [Joshua J. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/JPryst/ "User Page: Joshua J. Mark"), published on 12 November 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.