Walt Disney Treasures – Elfego Baca and The Swamp Fox – Legendary Heroes

After Davy Crockett scored a huge hit on TV and in theaters, Walt Disney looked for stories about other American heroes for Disneyland; among the ones he chose were Elfego Baca and Marion Francis, the Swamp Fox. Of the two, Elfego Baca, which ran for 10 installments from October 1958 through March 1960, is the more entertaining. Robert Loggia cuts a properly dashing figure as Baca, the New Mexico gunman who became a lawyer. In both capacities, he fought for justice and the spirit of the law, rather than its letter: If he found a law unjust--or inconvenient--he bent or ignored it to achieve his always honorable ends. Baca also stood out as a rare example of a Latino hero at time when Hispanics were rarely seen on American TV. Elfego Baca proved popular enough to be recut and released theatrically outside the United States.

During the Revolutionary War, Colonel Francis Marion led a string of unconventional campaigns against the British in the Carolinas. His skill at staging raids, then vanishing into the trackless marshes earned him the title "The Swamp Fox." As Marion, Leslie Nielsen lacks Loggia's panache. He's also required to make rather heavy-handed speeches about the rightness of the American cause and its inevitable victory that bring the story to screeching halt. And he always seems to pick the most obtuse members of the British army as targets. Although The Swamp Fox ran for six installments, from October 1959 through January 1961, it was eclipsed by more exciting Disney Americana, notably Texas John Slaughter (1958-1961). (Unrated, suitable for ages 8 and older: violence, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon

Walt Disney Treasures - Elfego Baca an The Swamp Fox - Legendary Horoes, CTC

Review Date: May 30, 2010

Reviewer: CARLOS T. DE CARVALHO, ARACAJU, SE BRAZIL

These adventures: Elfego Bacca, a western in the south of Texas are very excinting and The Swamp Fox, the American Independence War is so real. I'd like to buy the next adventure of Walt Disney Legendary Heroes, because all adventures of Walt Disney Legendary Heroes isn't on this featuring. Thank you so much.

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Review Date: May 13, 2010

Reviewer: Henry J. Norquist Jr., Chehalis, WA

Thank you for the previous reviews. I will not buy this set as is. I'll wait until disney does the right thing.

Where is the rest?

Review Date: April 22, 2010

Reviewer: Felix Gumby, kearney, ne United States

The 3 episodes of the Swamp Fox are FANTASTIC, but. . . the remaining 5 are missing. Disney needs to step up and release the rest of the series. I know the liberals in charge of Disney don't want to accept that WE actually won the Revolutionary War and it was brave people like Francis Marion who were at the tip of that spear, but come on. . . . Walt Disney made this series for the ages. .. .he make this series in COLOR at a time when TV was only Black and White, because he wanted them watched in the future. Shame on you DIsney. . . .. RELEASE the SWAMP FOX. . .episodes 4-8, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Walt Disney Treasures - Elfego Baca and The Swamp Fox - Legendary Heroes

Review Date: April 12, 2010

Reviewer: K. Phalen, Long Island, NY

It was great to see some of the legendary old time shows. My older boys were more familiar with the Swamp Fox as the song had been on a Disney Music CD I had. We played it on long car trips and the tune was so catchy they would sing along. Now my youngest (by 7 years) was able to see it with me and he also thought the tune was catchy and would sing along as well. It really kept his interest. To bad they didn't have more shows like this that were exciting, entertaining yet told about real heroes. It was well worth buying it!

So typical now - Fan Rip-Offs! Now Disney Too!

Review Date: March 5, 2010

Reviewer: Robert W. Vissage, Seneca, South Carolina United States

I was going to order until I read about how INcomplete this collection is! Although PRICED as a complete collection! JUST SAY NO to Ho$$ywood!