Tall Tales and Legends - Season 1

Tall Tales and Legends - Season 1

Season 1

Tall Tales & Legends (also known as Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales & Legends) is an American folklore anthology television series of 9 episodes created by television and film actress Shelley Duvall, who also served as Executive Producer and narrator. It ran from 1985–1987 on Showtime as well as The Disney Channel. It adapted various American-based folk tales and stories of bravery. The series was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. Episode 1: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Directed by Edd Griles) Episode 2: Annie Oakley (Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg) Episode 3: Pecos Bill (Directed by Howard Storm) Episode 4: Casey at the Bat (Directed by David Steinberg) Episode 5: Darlin' Clementine (Directed by Jerry London) Episode 6: Johnny Appleseed (Directed by Christopher Guest) Episode 7: Ponce de Leon (Directed by Sheldon Larry) Episode 8: John Henry (Directed by Ray Danton) Episode 9: Davy Crockett (Directed by David Grossman)
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Episodes9
DatesSep 25, 1985 - Dec 18, 1986

Episodes

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Season 1Episode 160 min

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

A retelling of Washington Irving's 1820 Halloween novel.
Sep 25, 1985
Annie Oakley
Season 1Episode 260 min

Annie Oakley

Shelley Duvall narrates this tale of the surest shot in the west. Annie joins Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and becomes one of the most celebrated performers of all time.
Dec 24, 1985
Pecos Bill
Season 1Episode 360 min

Pecos Bill

Steve Guttenberg portrays Pecos Bill, the “King of the Cowboys,” in this rooting’ tootin’ epic. Raised by coyotes, Bill puts the “wild” in the Wild West settlement of Petunia City When is rowdy behavior gets him run out of town, he heads for Mexico. There, Bill lassoes a cyclone to save the state of Texas from drought. His heroics become campfire legend, pricing that selflessness and bravery are never forgotten. The tall tale’s amazing clast includes Rebecca De Mornay, playing the sassy Slew Foot Sue, as well as comedian Martin Mull and Megan Mullally.
Jan 1, 1986
Casey at the Bat
Season 1Episode 460 min

Casey at the Bat

Elliott Gould as the newsboy-capped benchsitter who wants nothing more than a chance to play. Finally granted his wish, he turns out to be an ace hitter, elevating the struggling sport's profile and foiling the plans of an evil mud factory magnate to buy the stadium on the cheap and turn it into a sludge dump. Aided by his faithful fiancée (Carol Kane) and a magical mentor (Bill Macy), Gould fights the good fight until the mogul tempts him with a less-than-virtuous beauty.
Jan 20, 1986
Darlin' Clementine
Season 1Episode 560 min

Darlin' Clementine

This is one of the more complex features in this show. DARLIN' CLEMENTINE is based on the famous song. Shelley Duvall plays a beautiful maiden who is loved by all. This was one of the most complex features because the cast and crew all had to work together to find the perfect plot.
Feb 8, 1986
Johnny Appleseed
Season 1Episode 660 min

Johnny Appleseed

The story of the boy who loved to eat apples, portrayed by Martin Short in JOHNNY APPLESEED. He ate apples all his life and hardly anything else. But then, he discovers the consequences...This is a charming and humorous tall tale from this wonderfully amazing series.
Oct 31, 1986
Ponce de Leon
Season 1Episode 760 min

Ponce de Leon

He traveled with Columbus on his second voyage, discovered Florida, and searched for the fabled Fountain of Youth.
Nov 16, 1986
John Henry
Season 1Episode 860 min

John Henry

Danny Glover stars as John Henry, the American folk hero who gave his all to prove that while the industrial revolution was indeed a boon to the country, the power, strength, and integrity of a ""natural born man"" could never be replaced by a machine.
Dec 1, 1986
Davy Crockett
Season 1Episode 960 min

Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett was the ultimate hero of the wild frontier, and fought and died gallantly at the battle of the Alamo against the Mexican invasion of Texas.
Dec 18, 1986

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