Meet the animator behind Disney's iconic 'Lady and the Tramp' kiss

LOS ANGELES (KGO) -- When Willie Ito landed his dream job at Walt Disney Studios, one of the first scenes he worked on was the accidental spaghetti kiss between two beloved dogs in the 1955 film, "Lady and the Tramp."

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He had no idea that the scene would become America's favorite kiss.

Watch the video above for Willie Ito's story.

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