John Wayne's Tribute to America

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Originally aired on NBC under the title Swing Out, Sweet Land, this 1970 television special features movie legend John Wayne as the host of a flag waving journey through American history. Join Wayne as he takes an involving trip into history with a little help from the likes of Jack Benny, Lorne Greene, Dean Martin, and Michael Landon. Dan Rowan and Dick Martin make a special appearance as the Wright Brothers, Dennis Weaver and Celeste Holm portray the parents of Abraham Lincoln, and Phyllis Diller makes a bid ...
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Overview

Originally aired on NBC under the title Swing Out, Sweet Land, this 1970 television special features movie legend John Wayne as the host of a flag waving journey through American history. Join Wayne as he takes an involving trip into history with a little help from the likes of Jack Benny, Lorne Greene, Dean Martin, and Michael Landon. Dan Rowan and Dick Martin make a special appearance as the Wright Brothers, Dennis Weaver and Celeste Holm portray the parents of Abraham Lincoln, and Phyllis Diller makes a bid for the presidency as a 19th century candidate. Special musical guests Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, and Roy Clark all drop in to sing a patriotic tune, and with additional appearances by William Shatner, Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, and Red Skelton this is one show that the entire family can enjoy.
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Special Features

Original sponsor commercials with John Wayne & Ed McMahon; John Wayne on What's My Line?
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 7/31/2007
  • UPC: 030306783796
  • Original Release: 1970
  • Source: Mpi Home Video
  • Region Code: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1)
  • Language: English
  • Time: 1:20:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
John Wayne Participant
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- John Wayne's Tribute to America
1. Sponsors and Players [2:06]
2. "This is a Great Country" [5:46]
3. Patriotic Laughter [10:56]
4. Declaration of Independence [4:52]
5. Founding Fathers [6:39]
6. Westward Micgration [7:59]
7. Banjo On My Knee [7:53]
8. Work'n On the Railroad [8:43]
9. On the Wagon [7:48]
10. Lady Liberty [8:50]
11. "God Bless America" [7:45]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- John Wayne's Tribute to America
   Play
   Chapters
   Special Features
      Original Sponso Commercials With John Wayne & Ed McMahon
      John Wayne on What's My Line?
   Set-Up
      English Subtitles On
      English Subtitles Off
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