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Johnny Appleseed (1986)

Directed by Christopher Guest

Overview

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.

Length 51 minutes

Actors

Martin Short | Molly Ringwald | Rob Reiner | Anne Jackson | Lewis Arquette | Will Sampson | Michael McKean | Archie Hahn | Walter Olkewicz | David McCharen | Alan Autry | Tom O'Rourke | Richardson Morse | Jane Alden | Martha Ferris | Mark Blankfield | Bobby Jacoby | Garry Goodrow | Tim Sampson | Stewart Duvall | Shelley Duvall | Apesanahkwat