Tall Tales & Legends – Complete Series
Description
Weaving American folk heroes into “larger than life” stories, Shelley Duvall’s
Tall Tales & Legends is the award-winning, live-action series that is perfect
for the entire family to enjoy together. This ultimate collector’s collection
includes all nine, music-filled, star-studded episodes! The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow – Ed Begley, Jr. stars as Ichabod Crane, the superstitious new
schoolmaster who finds himself competing for the heart of Katrina (Beverly
D’Angelo) and comes face-to-face with Sleepy Hollow’s most famous resident,
the Headless Horseman. Pecos Bill – Steve Guttenberg portrays Pecos Bill, the
“King of the Cowboys,” in this rootin’ tootin’ epic. When his rowdy behavior
gets him run out of town, he heads for Mexico and saves the state of Texas
from drought. Also stars Rebecca De Mornay, Martin Mull and Megan Mullally.
Casey at the Bat – Elliott Gould stars as Casey Frank, a down-on-his-luck
baseball player who follows his dreams to become the biggest star in the game.
Carol Kane, Bob Uecker and Howard Cosell co-star in this spirited salute to
America’s pastime. Darlin’ Clementine – Shelley Duvall portrays Clementine, a
lonely woman who takes care of everyone around her until her selfish father
learns a valuable lesson. Ed Asner, David Dukes and Michael Richards also star
in this tale based on the legendary folk song. Johnny Appleseed – Johnny
Appleseed (Martin Short) travels across the land with a cooking pot on his
head and his pockets filled with apple seeds and shows that there’s nothing
wrong with being different. Also stars Molly Ringwald and Rob Reiner. Ponce de
Leon – The search for youth has never been so much fun as Ponce (Michael York)
teams up with Lucy (Sally Kellerman), the Lady Pirate, in the ultimate
adventure. John Henry – “On the night John Henry was born, lightning bolts
shaped like nine-pound hammers filled the sky,” and from that day on, John
Henry (Danny Glover) was known as the extraordinary boy who became an
extraordinary man. Davy Crockett – The multi-talented Mac Davis brings the
story of America’s coonskin-capped pioneer to life. On the wild frontier, Davy
Crockett earns a reputation for bravery and courage and proves that anything
is possible. Annie Oakley – Jamie Lee Curtis stars as the famous Annie Oakley
“Little Miss Sure Shot” in this charming portrayal of the legendary
markswoman. This enchanting tale also stars Brian Dennehy as Buffalo Bill
Cody.
Features:
Product Details:
- Genre: Music Videos & Concerts, Action & Adventure, Sports
- Format: Color, Multiple Formats, Box set, Dolby, NTSC
- Contributor: Donovan Scott, Christopher Guest, Howard Storm, Warren Berlinger, Ray Danton, Nancy Steen, Shelley Duvall, Gary Jacobs, Lewis Arquette, Jane Alden, Harry Frazier, Michael McKean, Mark Curtiss, Edward Duke, Bill Turner, Sheldon Larry, Stewart Duvall, Neil Thompson, Walter Olkewicz, David McCharen See more
- Language: English
- Number Of Discs: 3
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches; 6.4 Ounces
- Item model number : 5821266
- Director : Christopher Guest, Howard Storm, Ray Danton, Sheldon Larry
- Media Format : Color, Multiple Formats, Box set, Dolby, NTSC
- Run time : 7 hours and 38 minutes
- Release date : July 1, 2016
- Actors : David McCharen, Stewart Duvall, Shelley Duvall, Michael McKean, Lewis Arquette