Search - Tall Tales & Legends: Johnny Appleseed on DVD

Movie Release: 1986 DVD Release: 02/08/2005 Format: DVD Edition: Television Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 0 hrs 52 mins Studio: Koch Vision Members Wishing: 2 Genres: Comedy, Docudrama

This 45-minute retelling of the Johnny Appleseed story was produced for Shelley Duvall's American Tall Tales and Legends. Martin Short is beautifully cast as John Chapman, the legendary figure who planted apple trees all over country. The story's lighthearted approach makes even the "death" finale palatable. Molly Ringwald plays Johnny's lost love, while Rob Reiner makes a supporting appearance, probably as a favor to his friend and colleague Christopher Guest, who directed. Johnny Appleseed was originally telecast on Showtime Cable. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Actress Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales and Legends series featured live-action productions of stories about some of America's folk legends. This episode features the tale of Johnny Appleseed (Martin Short) who, with the help of Betty Nature (Molly Ringwald), travels across the country leaving apple seeds wherever he goes. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide