Tall Tales & Legends 

An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history.

Stars:

David McCharen, Stewart Duvall, Shelley Duvall

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David McCharen	...	Bart / ... 4 episodes, 1985-1986
Stewart Duvall	...	Bumpkin / ... 4 episodes, 1986
Shelley Duvall	...	Self - Host / ... 4 episodes, 1985-1986
Michael McKean	...	Mac Macintosh / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Lewis Arquette	...	George / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Edward Duke	...	Rudolpho / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Walter Olkewicz	...	Van Epps / ... 2 episodes, 1985-1986
Jane Alden	...	Congressman's Wife / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Harry Frazier	...	Caleb / ... 2 episodes, 1985-1986
Warren Berlinger	...	Herb / ... 2 episodes, 1986
Donovan Scott	...	Joe / ... 2 episodes, 1985-1986
Bill Turner	...	Preacher / ... 2 episodes, 1985-1986
John Achorn	...	The Umpire / ... 2 episodes, 1985-1986

Storyline

An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history.

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Plot Keywords:

tall tale | anthology | legend | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Musical | Western

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Johnny "Appleseed" Chapman, Ponce de Leon, Davy Crockett and Annie Oakley are the only characters in this anthology series to be based upon actual historical figures.

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Connections

Follows Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales & Legends

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1