Johnny Appleseed
Synopsis
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.
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Martin Short
Jonathan Chapman
Rob Reiner
Jack Smith
Molly Ringwald
Jenny Smith
Anne Jackson
Mother Nature
Lewis Arquette
Jimbo Smith / Narrator
Will Sampson
Chief
Michael McKean
Mac Macintosh
Archie Hahn
Jed
Walter Olkewicz
Zeke
David McCharen
Bart
Alan Autry
Butch
Tom O'Rourke
Joe
Richardson Morse
Mr. Chapman
Jane Alden
Mrs. Chapman
Martha Ferris
Edna
Mark Blankfield
Larry
Robert Jayne
Little Johnny
Garry Goodrow
Mr. Goodwin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Curtiss, Rod Ash
- Original Title
- Johnny Appleseed
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Guest
Mark Curtiss, Rod Ash
Shelley Duvall
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Guest
Director
Shelley Duvall
Producer
Mark Curtiss
Writer
Rod Ash
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Appleseed
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What is Johnny Appleseed about?
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.
Who directed Johnny Appleseed?
Johnny Appleseed was directed by Christopher Guest.
Who stars in Johnny Appleseed?
The principal cast of Johnny Appleseed includes Martin Short, Rob Reiner, Molly Ringwald, Anne Jackson, Lewis Arquette.
When was Johnny Appleseed released and how long is it?
Johnny Appleseed was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 51m.