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, Betty Nature (Molly Ringwald). Following Betty'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.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Martin Short

Jonathan Chapman

Molly Ringwald

Betty Nature

Rob Reiner

Ruler

Anne Jackson

Mother Nature

Lewis Arquette

Jimbo Smith / Narrator

Will Sampson

Chief

Michael McKean

Mac Macintosh

Archie Hahn

Jed