VHS : Disney's American Legends: Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, The Brave Engineer
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starring: Thurl Ravenscroft, Jerry Colonna, Bud Linn, Jon Dodson (II), Ken Darbydirected by: Les Clark (II), Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, Mark Henn
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780788832147
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 078883214X
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Release Date: February 12, 2002
Running Time: 56 minutes
Sales Rank: 4843
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: August 01, 1958
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.comn:
American history and pioneer mythology blur in this collection of animated Disney shorts hosted by James Earl Jones. From Disney's Golden Age come the marvelous Johnny Appleseed (1948), a fanciful, folksy, story-song tale of the real-life planter who seeded the Midwest, and The Brave Engineer (1950), a screwball version of 'The Ballad of Casey Jones.' Paul Bunyan (1958) is pure tall tale turned energetic American myth: the giant lumberjack is a homespun Zeus in flannel and logger boots creating the mountains and valleys of the American West with his big, blue ox, Babe. Joining these classics is Disney's stylized new take on the folk song John Henry (2000), narrated by Alfre Woodard. The sketchy, roughed-up style echoes Jacob Lawrence in moments, and the rich soundtrack soars with spiritual-influenced music. Like the best of Disney, these spirited folk tales speak to both children and adults. --Sean Axmaker
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Fantastic
Just a quick review on my recent American Legends dvd purchased from Amazon. One word.. Fantastic. Amazon has to be my all time favorite place to shop. Whatever I purchase is always quickly delivered, in perfect condition, with no problems ever.. American Legends is a fantastic dvd for children of all ages. Educational plus entertaining to one and all. If you've never seen it, order it. You won't be sorry you did.
Rating:  - Not what I expected.
I was excited to get this DVD. I love Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan and John Henry! Could have done without Casey Jones (Train Engineer). I was very excited to see John Henry and was shocked to see that they made a whole new one in its place. Why? From what I remember from the original I do not understand why Disney felt the need to make a new one. To be more PC? To make the story more happy-go-lucky? Don't know but it was really disappointing.
I also wondered why Pecos Bill (another ... Read More
Rating: - Disney at its Best
This video has four well-known tall tales. It is enjoyable for young and old alike. I purchased it to show as a climax to a tall tale unit with my 5th graders. They all said it was worth watching.
Rating:  - excellent for kids
Great for kids and parents to watch together.... especially ex-pat kids overseas! Wonderful bit of Americana!
Rating: - Good Classic Disney, NOT a waste of money!
This is good classic Disney I remember watching as a child. Johnny Appleseed alone makes the DVD worth buying. Others have commented on it being patriotic because of 9-11 or being politically correct. But it was made WAY before those things were the big issues they are today. It is of course patriotic because they are American folklore. Just enjoy a great set of cartoons and forget about the bad reviews!
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