Johnny Appleseed

Name: Johnny Appleseed
Director: Christopher Guest
Genre: Family
Released: 1986-10-31
Duration: 51 min
Cast: Martin Short, Rob Reiner, Molly Ringwald, Anne Jackson, Lewis Arquette

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1986 · 51 min · Family

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, 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.

Directed by Christopher Guest

Cast

Martin Short — Jonathan Chapman
Rob Reiner — Jack Smith
Molly Ringwald — Jenny Smith
Anne Jackson — Mother Nature
Lewis Arquette — Jimbo Smith / Narrator