Melody Time [VHS]

I loved this VHS!

excellent

Simply put, it would be ill advised to buy this for the average child today, or even many of them. Musically and culturally there is too little for them to relate to. There are some bits that might still be entertaining but most of it just isn't going to keep the attention of children today; it is closer to the 19th century than the 21st. There are better choices.

I was delighted to rediscover Melody Time. It was produced in 1948 and is the old, wonderful Disney (not Felix the Cat type!) but like Snow White or the original Cinderella. The images are adorable. It's amazing how Disney has changed over the years. So subtle, it wasn't noticeable until I got this. The stories of Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill are especially delightful. My children remember them from their childhood. The first story (there are seven)is priceless. "Once Upon a Wintertime" has two little rabbits that mimic the humans and they are precious. There are a couple of the stories that I don't particuarly care for, but to see these three, it's well worth the time and money. You won't be sorry. Pat

Melody Time (1948) was the third of the Disney Orchestral cartoons.Produced and illustrated by Walt Disney (1902-1966).I remember watching this in 2nd grade.The only cartoon in this movie I remember is the Johny Appleseed sequence.It's about a man named Johny(Appleseed isn't really his last name,you knoW)and why he likes apples and why they call him Appleseed.Of course,Mr Applessed isn't just made up.But why do they have Donald on the boxes?I didn't see Donald in this.It's sort of a 2nd sequel to Fantasia(1940) but it's not.Fantasia only has one sequel:Fantasia 2000(1999).Make Mine Music (1946) was nicknamed the 1st sequel to Fantasia.If you like Melody Time,buy Fantasia,Fantasia 2000 or Make Mine Music today!

I saw this movie in 1948. It was the first time I had met Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill. Watching it 54 years later made me feel like I was 7 years old all over again. If other reviewers hadn't commented on the editing I probably wouldn't have noticed. The combining of the music with the animation at just the right moment makes it magical. I am so happy that I found this tape. I hope the the children of today love this as much as I did thenand remember it the rest of their lives.

I bought this video as an anticipated addition to my Disney library. Having viewed it, I admit it's average fare for a 'package film' of its era. However, in reading other comments from viewers, I am very annoyed to know that what I own is a censored 'PC' version of the original film! What a disappointment, especially since it didn't hold my nephews' interest for very long anyway! It concerns me that Disney is starting to censor itself.

very good bye it