Facts about the making of the jungle book?

"The Jungle Book" (1967) was the last animated film produced by Walt Disney during his lifetime. It was based on Rudyard Kipling's collection of stories but took significant liberties with the source material, focusing more on entertainment than fidelity to the original text. The film's memorable soundtrack included the iconic song "The Bare Necessities," which was composed by Terry Gilkyson. Notably, the character of Baloo was inspired by the voice of Phil Harris, whose laid-back persona greatly influenced the character's development.