The film, tape 9 in the wild america series, explores the relationship between. Marty stouffers wild america is a weekly halfhour series that explores americas wild animals and their habitats. Because of the writers desire to put everything possible into one movie, he. Only, back then, it was more educational and less sensational. His longrunning tv series wild america and his highly successful homevideo are seen by millions of people each and every day thanks to the billions of views worldwide by the loyal fans of the wild america series, marty stouffer continues to open a window on the. Strangely, i could find very little information about him on the internet. To be set up on the crush ftp site, please contact pmi b. In the summer of 1967, marshall stouffer is chased by his two older brothers, mark and marty. One summer their dream comes true, they travel through america. The film has an interesting and fun story, and the cast. His longrunning tv series wild america and his highly successful homevideo are seen by millions of people each and every day.
Wild america feathered jewels tv episode 1983 imdb. Watch wild america online stream full movie directv. Includes footage of a cougar cub playing with a wolf pup and a baby fox meeting a snapping turtle. Feb 27, 2014 marty stouffer s wild america explores the animal behavior that has always fascinated people. Wild america bills itself as inspired by the true story of the stouffer brothers, who grew up to film a documentary series of the same name about rare and endangered species. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Marty stouffers wild america watching wildlife vhs brand new sealed. Unaware that the national geographic defendants were improperly using the wild america mark in conjunction with the untamed america miniseries, marty stouffer productions continued to negotiate and discuss licensing or selling the wild america film library to the national geographic defendants, the suit claims. Marty stouffers wild america watching wildlife 1995 vhs rip.
This nature video, created by marty stouffer known for the awardwinning wild america tv series, takes viewers to forests, deserts, prairies, and other wild zones and habitats for an upclose, candid look at moose, mosquitoes, beavers, squirrels, and other fascinating animals. Marty stouffer as himself marty stouffer as himself host asked in tv shows and series is marty stouffer s wild america film maker dead. Rather, it was marty stouffer, a 47yearold producer and director from aspen. In 1997, he had a shot to leap into the top rung of youthful leading men playing nature photographer marty stouffer who goes searching for wild america with his younger brothers. Feb 26, 2020 since production of wild america ceased in the mid1990s, stouffer has kept busy with syndication deals pretty much at any time, wild america is running somewhere on one of the four major broadcast networks, managing his film archive stored in a vault in his basement and new projects. Headlined by child actor jonathan taylor thomas, the movie dramatized how the boys became intrigued with the production of wildlife documentaries. Pbs signed for the rights to broadcast stouffers series wild america in 1981. Marty stouffer as himself marty stouffer as himself host asked in tv shows and series is marty stouffers wild america film maker dead.
The fearless young stouffer brothers marty scott bairstow, mark devon sawa and marshall jonathan taylor thomas can hardly imagine going into the family business hawking auto parts in smalltown arkansas. Wild america synopsis, characteristics, moods, themes and. Wild america is a documentary television series that focuses on the wild animals and wild. Young marty cleans car parts in his fathers backyard garage. Wildlife documentary from the 1982 tv series by the real marty stouffer. The predators is the work of naturalists mark and marty stouffer. For the millions of viewers worldwide who regularly watched marty stouffer s wild america, marty opened a window on the great outdoors and introduced watchers of. Marty stouffers wild america wild babies 1993 vhs rip.
Jonathan taylor thomas promotes his movie wild america in 1997. See more ideas about america, jonathan taylor thomas and devon sawa. Scott bairstow and devon sawa in wild america 1997 wild america 1997 devon sawa. Every original show and movie coming to the warnermedia streaming service. The lives of marty stouffer and his brothers mark and marshall, in the town of fort smith, arkansas, were adapted for the 1997 movie wild america. Three brothers in search of wildlife the new york times. The fearless young stouffer brothers marty scott bairstow, mark devon sawa and marshall jonathan taylor thomas can hardly imagine going into the family business hawking auto parts in. Marty stouffers wild america dangerous encounters vhs. One summer their dream comes true, they travel through. Unfortunately, the documentary team faked many of the more vigorous scenes in the series to get the action and death humans want to see in others so they can get their warm inner glow. Marty stouffer s wild america watching wildlife vhs brand new sealed. The grouse and the goshawk 1987 marty stouffer s wild america. Series exploring the variety of wildlife found throughout the united states. Screenshot from the marty stouffers wild america website.
He had the full beard and moustache, wore flannel a lot. Avengers and game of thrones rule 2019 mtv movie and tv awards. Unaware that the national geographic defendants were improperly using the wild america mark in conjunction with the untamed america miniseries, marty stouffer productions continued to negotiate and discuss licensing or selling the wild america film library to. Wild america was a good little film with a decent cast, story and directing. The film, tape 9 in the wild america series, explores the relationship between predator and prey within the context of a balanced wildlife ecosystem. Along with his brother mark, he also produced the tv series of john denver specials for abc in. This popular series of nature documentaries was created and narrated by marty stouffer for the public broadcasting service pbs in america. Hosted by awardwinning wildlife photographer and premier naturalist marty stouffer. Wild america is a 1997 american adventure comedy film directed by william dear, written by david michael wieger based on the life of wildlife documentarian marty stouffer, and starring jonathan taylor thomas. This film isnt as bad as so many others have said it would be. Marty and dianes daughter hannah names the two baby fishers porky and spud.
Based on the true saga of the stouffer brothers, this movie is an unusual combination of comedy film and nature documentary. Marty stouffer is the worlds most recognizable and authoritative spokesperson for americas wildlife. Wild america bills itself as inspired by the true story of the stouffer brothers. In the summer of 1967, marshall stouffer is chased in fort smith, arkansas by his two. The wild america series enjoyed a 14year run on pbs and earned ratings in the top ten during this entire periodproof of both the. They also developed a passion for making films with an 8 mm movie camera. Three brothers marshall, marty and mark dream of becoming naturalists and portraying animal life of america. Fishers in the family, marty and his wife diane rescue two abandoned baby fishers. Unfortunately, the documentary team faked many of the more vigorous scenes in the series to get the action and death humans want to see in others so they. An unusual combination of comedy film and nature documentary, this family movie chronicles the true story of television show wild america host marty stouffer and his two brothers. In the 1960s in rural arkansas, marty stouffer jamey sheridan grooms his three sons to take over the family auto parts business.
Wild america is a 1997 american adventure comedy film directed by william dear, written by david michael wieger based on the wildlife documentarian marty stouffer, and starring jonathan taylor thomas, devon sawa and scott bairstow. Now for the first time ever, you can own all 12 seasons of the wild america specials in one box set. Feb 20, 20 marty stouffer s wild america fantastic follies animals 1996 video duration. Three brothers who are obsessed with animals are given permission from their parents to travel around america with a camera documenting wildlife.
Marty stouffer s wild america fantastic follies animals 1996 video duration. Unfollow wild america movie dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Marty stouffers wild america explores the animal behavior that has always fascinated people. Wild america movie this is the full movie of wild america 1997 by. Marty stouffer, national geographic lock horns in court. With jonathan taylor thomas, devon sawa, scott bairstow, frances fisher. Unfollow wild america dvd movie to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jul 02, 1997 wild america bills itself as inspired by the true story of the stouffer brothers, who grew up to film a documentary series of the same name about rare and endangered species. Denver cn even when theyre both hugging a grizzly bear for the camera, nature documentary personalities marty stouffer and casey anderson dont look anything alike, said a federal judge in dismissing the formers trademark lawsuit against national geographic. Wild america is the true story of three stouffer brothers who leave home in 1967 to spend the summer photographing wild animals in the american west. Marty stouffers wild america trailer oct 16, 1982 12. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Seasons 16 available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers.
Marty stouffers wild america watching wildlife 1995. Marty stouffers wild america watching wildlife vhs, 1998 brand new b494. Wild america is a 1997 american adventure comedy film directed by william dear, written by david michael wieger based on the life of wildlife documentarian marty stouffer, and starring jonathan taylor thomas, devon sawa and scott bairstow. A member of the weasel family, the fisher is a furry otter somewhere between the mink and the wolverine, but very energetic and playful. Seasons 16 2006 starring marty stouffer on dvd and bluray. The fifteen species of hummingbirds that nest north of mexico are exquisitely beautiful in their multicolored iridescence. His name has been legally changed to marty stouffer. Marty stouffer productions, which is based in aspen, colorado, created 120 awardwinning, halfhour episodes and 12 onehour specials devoted specifically to presenting the flora and fauna of north america. Jonathan taylor thomas, devon sawa, scott bairstow.
Marty stouffer files lawsuit against national geographic for. European explorers were astounded by these tiny, glittering birds that zipped up and down, backwards and sideways, with wings humming and blurred. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing wild america near you. Marty stouffer narrates each film in his unique way. Although the film failed to connect at the box office, bairstow went on to a costarring role opposite kevin costner who also directed in the postman also 1997. Marty stouffer productions ten years worth of fascinating creatures, breathtaking locations and imaginative filmmaking are captured in this spectacular presentation that includes animal oddities, beautiful birds, and. With the begrudging approval of their nononsense father, the brothers set out on a dangerous crosscountry camping trip, intending to capture on film their encounters with wild. Wacky babies, marty captures the lighter side of animal youngsters. Since production of wild america ceased in the mid1990s, stouffer has kept busy with syndication deals pretty much at any time, wild america is running somewhere on one of the four major broadcast networks, managing his film archive stored in a vault in his basement and new projects. Marty stouffers wild america was the first wildlife and nature series to focus exclusively on the wild animals and wild lands of north america. Today, the wild america film library remains the singlelargest collection of north american nature and wildlife film in the world.
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