Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Davy Crockett Televised Series

Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Davy Crockett Televised Series
Available uncut for the first time, the five episodes of Davy Crockett that aired on Walt Disney's "Disneyland" show (1954-55) launched one of the great pop culture crazes of the '50s. An estimated $300 million worth of Crockett merchandise was sold during the first eight months of the craze, including 10 million "coonskin" caps. Disney didn't spend a lot on the original episodes, but as host Leonard Maltin observes, the colorful location and matte shots distinguished Davy Crockett from the cheesy-looking westerns of the 1950s. The three original episodes were later recut into the theatrical feature Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955); the more comic adventures from the second season that introduced the flamboyant riverman Mike Fink (Jeffrey York) became Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956). Tall and ruggedly handsome, if somewhat limited as an actor, Fess Parker was effective as the laconic frontiersman. The more experienced Buddy Ebsen (playing sidekick Georgie Russel) carried many of their scenes. Fifty years later, Davy Crockett remains an engaging example of national myth making. Younger viewers may be surprised to find this straightforward hero retains much of his appeal in an uncertain time. --Charles Solomon
Customer Review: A piece of American history
The product quality is excellent, as it uses to be with all the products from the Walt Disney factory. Here you are all the episodes of the series, presented as they were originally broadcast, complete with introductions by Walt Disney himself. Introductions to every episode are made by film historian Leonard Maltin. Included are interviews with series stars Fess Parker and Buddy Ebsen as well as a gallery of original artwork, advertisements and threatical posters. The soundtrack includes subtitles for the hearing disabled, but I missed the Spanish synchronization or, at least, Spanish subtitles.
Customer Review: Davy Crockett
True Disney Family TV Excellence shows in this series. It is interesting from begining to end.


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