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- 1985 · Anthology
Adapting various American-based folk tales and stories of bravery, the series ran from 1985–1987 on Showtime, as well as The Disney Channel. The series was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. It was succeeded by a four-part anthology series, titled Nightmare Classics.
- Br’er Rabbit. Br’er Rabbit is a character with roots in African folklore who hit the mainstream when a white man, Joel Chandler Harris, published “Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings,” a collection of stories told to him as a child by “Uncle Remus,” an elderly man who had been enslaved his entire life.
- Johnny Appleseed. Johnny Appleseed of American folklore was a bohemian eccentric who wandered the countryside in a tin-pot hat while planting apple trees.
- Molly Pitcher. Many of us remember the story about Molly Pitcher, brave wife of a Revolutionary War soldier who carried pitchers of water to men at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
- John Henry. The John Henry ballads that gained popularity in the 1870s tell a story of a highly skilled Black railroad worker who could drill into mountainsides faster than machines to make way for explosives used to blast open railroad paths.
Recently viewed. Tall Tales & Legends: With Shelley Duvall, David McCharen, Stewart Duvall, Michael McKean. An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history.
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- 1985-09-25
- Comedy, Drama, Family
Retellings of American folktales and legends, Native American myths, weather folklore, ghost stories and more from each of the 50 United States of America. Great for school children and teachers.
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Jan 13, 2024 · Here are eight hyperbolized heroes who outlived the confines of their era to survive as legends for later generations to admire. Paul Bunyan Few creations can match the prowess of Paul Bunyan, the titan of the North Woods who palled around with Babe the Blue Ox and was responsible for the formation of landmarks such as the Grand Canyon and the ...
Folklore of the United States - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) Native American folklore. Founding myths. Revolutionary War figures. Tall tales. Legendary and folkloric creatures. Literature. Folk music. Folk dancing. Locations and landmarks. Cultural icons. History. See also. References. Further reading. External links.
