Product ReviewsWalt Disney Treasures: Davy Crockett - The Complete Televised Series (DVD, 2001, 2-Disc Set, Collectible Tin)

Davy Crockett T.V. Show on DVD! a real disney classic!

relive the original life and times of america in this classic family disney trio of movies, set to fifties television show format. what more wholesome story than good old davy crockett, american hero. it will re-stimulate your childhood memories of coonskin caps and buckskin adventures, or it will educate young minds as to the colorful and often genocidal history that was westward expansion. we see fess parker (who made a fortune off the kiddie products, an unheard of 10% cut form the sale of the toys) and buddy ebsen, better known as uncle jed on the beverly hillbillies (few people realise that he was the first pick for the tin man on wizard of oz but he got so sick from the alumminum in the silver skin makeup they had to go with the other guy) getting back to our story, there are three main shows: 1. the war with general jackson, and a spate in congress, 2. mike fink and the river pirates (more comedic and light hearted than 1), and 3. more fun with mike fink on the mississippi as a good guy now.he really needs to fix that missing tooth however. and one wonders the genesis of his real life tatoo, some WWII port of call perhaps? how DID he lose that tooth? and how about the little red headed tough guy with the cigar in his mouth...what was HIS deal in real life? and why are theere no women in the entire series except davy' cute little wife, who hands out the sugar like a bit of a tart if you ask me. the beautiful scenery of the unspoiled mississippi river, shot before todays developmental eyesore and smog, hearkens back to a cleaner, simpler life when good guy/bad guy was clear cut. even still, it turns out old davy is a true friend of the indian.(native american) an advocate of living side by side with the aboriginal first immigrants. too bad it didn't work out so well, but wouldn't old davy be impressed by the modern-day resurgence and prosperity of the casino gaming phenomenon? talk about getting "scalped!?! a bit graphic by today's standards, the quaint battle scenes are a stark reminder of how sissified today's children's programming has become. the unfortunate casting of non-indians in the role of indians adds a certain humor to the piece, at the expense of our native american brothers. the musical score is sure to stick in your head, and the story may even spark a read of the true history of this important american icon, a little more checkered and less scrubbed as his disney character. so don't hesitiate to enjoy this entertainment phenomenon, rich form the boom-time fiftie's culture, dripping with disney magic and revisionism, and sure to leave you humming: "DAAAAAVY Crocket....friend to you and me!" (it should be "friend to you and i", me is possessive, but who cares, that's how they talked 150 years ago...time to disconnect the old disbelief and go with the flow. uncle walt would not have liked a too ascerbic eye taken to the vehicle which helped finance his amusement park and merchandise empire, so see what YOU think!Read full review...

Davy Crockett - Complete series review

If you grew up when Disneyland and the Disney television show first started, then you know that the Davy Crockett movies with Fess Parker and Buddy Epsen were the basis for the success of the program and Disneyland as well. Even though I have these movies in VCR tape format, one cannot enjoy them and reminisce about one's youth without having the movies in CD format. Once more we can cruise down the river as Davy races Mike Fink. Once more we can watch Davy as a politician when he realizes he has been outwitted by Andy Jackson. Once more we can see Davy fight it out at the Alamo. This is the best way I know to relive the past and recall the enjoyment of Sunday night as the World of Disney came on television and the entire family watched and enjoyed the show. The acting is very professional. The story-lines are exciting and well written. Anything Disney has to be great. If you want entertainment and joy, then I strongly recommend the Davy Crockett movies.Read full review...

Still King of the Wild Frontier!

I was about 10 when this aired. We didn't have our own TV then, but weekly went to the neighbor's house to watch "Disneyland". The Davy Crockett Mania was as big as Beatlemania was to become within the next decade, and I was among the many swept up in it. It's probably the reason I've been living in small mountain communities for most of my adult life. I actually got to meet Fess Parker a couple of times @ his winery & chat with him briefly a few years ago; he was everything a little kid wanted "Davy" to have become. That series began a lifelong interest in that period of Americana and got me started reading about the Long Hunters & Mountain Men from that era. While the writing on the show oversimplified the "Real Davy" and took substantial liberties with history it was beautifully photographed and extremely well produced, and I'm very, very happy to have this set and the memories it brings back.Read full review...

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Fun!

These were fun. They were, of course, somewhat politically incorrect, since they were produced in the 50's. We watched them with jaws agape, singing along with the song which we were amazed we remembered so well all these years later. And in color! The narrator was a bit of a dork, but he was mercifully brief, and the short comment at the end of the episode by Walt Disney was also a treat.Read full review...

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Great Disney classic!

I purchased this as a gift for my son's birthday and he loves it! We are huge fans of classic Disney and this Davy Crockett collection did not disappoint. We actually have the movie version in Walt Disney Treasures but this dvd contains the shows that were aired on the Disneyland tv show and has much more material. Portions are in black and white but most of it is in color. Good stories and role modeling for everyone.Read full review...

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Beyond Nostalgia

Even beyond the "Nostalgia" factor, this boxed set of Davy Crockett adventures is highly entertaining and fun to watch as a family, young and old. The Legend and Legacy of Davy Crockett has stood the test of time, like a folk hero, always the "Good Guy", honest and heroic during a different time in history.

The fact that this series is packaged in a beautiful decorative case is icing on the cake.

I highly recommend this Davey Crockett Series to anyone and everyone.Read full review...

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King of the Wild Frontier

When you watch these episodes for the first time, you'll be seeing something you've never seen before. Back in '54 and '55 when they were on Disney, they were in a grainy black and white. When the movie was released in color, it was substantially shorter than the three-episode series. So, seeing the series now, in full color and uncut, you're in for a treat. I could almost imagine I was 10 years old again. Great fun.Read full review...

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DAVY CROCKETT IN TIN

If you want good family entertainment, I can't think of a better investment than this Walt Disney series. It is just as good as when I was young. Life was pretty simple back then; and, the children today can still enjoy, and learn from the past. I recommend this series wholeheartedly!!! Nancy Bell.Read full review...

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A Classic

These Davy Crockett episodes are just classic, old-fashioned fun. My kids LOVE it, quote from it, sing the theme song, and pretend that they're Davy Crockett CONSTANTLY! It has also sparked an interest in that part of history, inspiring us to search the library for books on the Alamo. (When was the last time Sponge Bob or Power Rangers did that for your kids?) It's just good, clean, WHOLESOME programming. If you like this, we'd also recommend the Disney Zorro series with Guy Williams.Read full review...

Davy & Danniel are one and the same!

Fess Parker was my role model and idol, and now I've finally own the complete collection of Daniel Boone and just recieved my Davy Crockett in the tin walt disney treasures collectables. Now my life is complete, well allmost! Now I need to watch them all... where's the popcorn?Read full review...