Johnny Appleseed (1986)
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, Jenny Smith (Molly Ringwald). Following Mother Nature'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.
Director: Christopher Guest
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Martin Short as Jonathan Chapman |
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Rob Reiner as Jack Smith |
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Molly Ringwald as Jenny Smith |
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Anne Jackson as Mother Nature |
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Lewis Arquette as Jimbo Smith / Narrator |
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Will Sampson as Chief |
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Michael McKean as Mac Macintosh |
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Archie Hahn as Jed |
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Walter Olkewicz as Zeke |
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David McCharen as Bart |
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Alan Autry as Butch |
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Tom O'Rourke as Joe |
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Richardson Morse as Mr. Chapman |
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Jane Alden as Mrs. Chapman |
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Martha Ferris as Edna |
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Mark Blankfield as Larry |
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Robert Jayne as Little Johnny |
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Garry Goodrow as Mr. Goodwin |
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Tim Sampson as Scout #2 |
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Apesanahkwat as Scout #1 |
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Stewart Duvall as Settler |
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Shelley Duvall as Self / Host |
| Directing | Christopher Guest | Director |
| Production | Shelley Duvall | Producer |
| Writing | Mark Curtiss | Writer |
| Writing | Rod Ash | Writer |
