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Johnny Appleseed

1986

51 minutes

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.

Top Cast

Martin Short headshot

Martin Short

Jonathan Chapman

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Rob Reiner

Jack Smith

Molly Ringwald headshot

Molly Ringwald

Jenny Smith

Anne Jackson headshot

Anne Jackson

Mother Nature

Lewis Arquette headshot

Lewis Arquette

Jimbo Smith / Narrator

Will Sampson headshot

Will Sampson

Chief

Michael McKean headshot

Michael McKean

Mac Macintosh

Archie Hahn headshot

Archie Hahn

Jed

Walter Olkewicz headshot

Walter Olkewicz

Zeke

David McCharen headshot

David McCharen

Bart

Alan Autry headshot

Alan Autry

Butch

Tom O'Rourke headshot

Tom O'Rourke

Joe

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Richardson Morse

Mr. Chapman

Jane Alden headshot

Jane Alden

Mrs. Chapman

Martha Ferris headshot

Martha Ferris

Edna

Mark Blankfield headshot

Mark Blankfield

Larry

Robert Jayne headshot

Robert Jayne

Little Johnny

Garry Goodrow headshot

Garry Goodrow

Mr. Goodwin

Tim Sampson headshot

Tim Sampson

Scout #2

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Apesanahkwat

Scout #1

Stewart Duvall headshot

Stewart Duvall

Settler

Shelley Duvall headshot

Shelley Duvall

Self / Host