Question 1

Why was the 'Pecos Bill' segment heavily edited for the DVD release?

Accepted Answer

Due to controversy about cowboys smoking, Bill's cigarette was edited out, removing almost the entire tornado sequence and causing odd hand/mouth movements. These scenes were later restored on Blu-ray.

Question 2

Which Disney animated segment is based on a historical frontiersman?

Accepted Answer

'The Legend of Johnny Appleseed' is based on John Chapman (1774-1845), a frontiersman who introduced apple trees to several modern U.S. states and Ontario.

Question 3

What historical inaccuracy exists in the 'Johnny Appleseed' segment's apple song?

Accepted Answer

Johnny's apples were small, bitter, and useless for pies—they could only make cider. The cider was safer to drink than local water, so selling seeds saved lives.

Question 4

What heated exchange occurred between composer Ken Darby and Walt Disney during production?

Accepted Answer

When Darby presented music for 'Johnny Appleseed,' Disney scorned it as 'like New Deal music.' Darby shouted back, 'THAT is just a cross-section of one man's opinion!' and soon left the studio.

Question 5

Which festival officially selected Melody Time in 1948?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the Venice Film Festival in 1948.

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