Johnny Appleseed

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.

Cast

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