Johnny Appleseed

Directed by Christopher Guest
1986    51mFamily, TV Movie
Shelley Duvall acted as host for this 1980s television series about legendary characters and historical events. This volume chronicles Jonathan Chapman (Martin Short), who loves two things: apples and his sweetheart, Betty Nature (Molly Ringwald). Following Betty's advice, he travels the countryside and sows apple seeds along the way, riling Smithville's imperious ruler (Rob Reiner) in this timeless American yarn.
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Cast of Johnny Appleseed
  • Martin ShortJonathan Chapman
  • Molly RingwaldBetty Nature
  • Rob ReinerRuler
  • Anne JacksonMother Nature
  • Lewis ArquetteJimbo Smith / Narrator
  • Will SampsonChief
  • Michael McKeanMac Macintosh
  • Archie HahnJed
  • Walter OlkewiczZeke
  • David McCharenBart
  • Alan AutryButch
  • Tom O'RourkeJoe
  • Richardson MorseMr. Chapman
  • Jane AldenMrs. Chapman
  • Martha FerrisEdna
  • Mark BlankfieldLarry
  • Bobby JacobyLittle Johnny
  • Garry GoodrowMr. Goodwin
  • Tim SampsonScout #2
  • Stewart DuvallSettler
  • Shelley DuvallSelf / Host
  • ApesanahkwatScout #1
 
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