John Wayne's Tribute to America

John Wayne

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.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/31/2007
UPC:	0030306783796
Original Release:	1970
Source:	MPI HOME VIDEO
Region Code:	All
Language:	English
Time:	1:20:00

Special Features

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