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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788821431
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0788821431
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 06, 2000
Running Time: 75 minutes
Sales Rank: 10894
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: May 27, 1948
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
This is another collection of Disney shorts set to music, but this time the formula works. That's predicated on the inherent strength of the individual pieces and almost all of them come through. Surprisingly, two American folk heroes, Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill, are the stars of this show, with rousty little tunes, humor, and compelling linear story lines (a rarity in most of these shorts). Even the shorts that are weak in one area, thematically or musically, make up for it in another. There's very little of the Disney animators attempting to be 1940s modern, thank goodness, and there's a sterling quality in the depth of the art work. A definite plus to an animation (or Disney) collection. --Keith Simanton
Description:
In the grand tradition of Disney's greatest musical classics such as FANTASIA, MELODY TIME features seven classic stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters! Donald Duck -- an all-time Disney favorite -- puts on a display of jazzy antics as the star of 'Blame It On The Samba.' Music becomes a real adventure for a busy bumble bee in 'Bumble Boogie.' From the mischievous young tugboat in 'Little Toot,' to the heroes of legend and myth in 'Johnny Appleseed' and 'Pecos Bill,' this feast for the eyes and ears entertains with wit and charm. A timeless addition to your video collection, MELODY TIME is a delightful Disney classic with something for everyone in your family!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Why, Disney, WHY???
I was SO looking forward to this. I was born in the late 50's and grew up watching Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill on The Wonderful World of Disney. The opportunity to introduce my son to a cowboy who rode the cyclone was just too good to be true. Turns out, it really WAS too good to be true.
Why has Disney decided to hack up all their old stuff? Why can't they leave the old films as they were created? Everyone KNOWS the times were different. What's next? Will the ever-present ... Read More
Rating:  - Pecos Bill
It was great fun seeing and hearing Pecos Bill again. About 55 years ago I had a "book" with pictures to follow the story of Pecos Bill while listening to 45 records. I had never seen the short movie. I don't remember his cigarette until reading other reviews. The other shorts were fun too.
Rating: - LOVE THIS ONE, BOUGHT IT, BUT...PLEASE, ENOUGH
political correctness which is so lame today anyway (removing Pecos Bill's cigarette), if anyone knows about or has seen some of the video games out now that show hearts being ripped out, massacres everywhere, this is a kitten's picnic by comparison, even with the cigarette.
As I sat writhing in agony watching the Whoopie Goldberg apologia before the start of every single Looney Tunes cartoon on one DVD set I own, I just had to wonder; WHY???? YES< we KNOW about the older times and the way things ... Read More
Rating:  - Clipped wings can't fly
They've cut it up - it's not the real deal. Unless you like watching R movies cut for TV, or eating cereal without milk, or non-alcoholic beer, or "mild" salsa, don't buy this desecration.
Rating: - Melody Time
I purchased this dvd as a music teacher and it has some segments that will be good to use with my classes. Others were not as useful, because they're not so music specific. I particularly wanted Blame It on the Samba and Johnny Appleseed.
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