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Produced by: Columbia Tri-Star Home Entertainment
Release Date: 2003
Discs: 1
Region: 1

Disc Features

Edits

There are slight changes in the presentation of the film on this release, due to sensitivity and musical issues. There is some debate whether or not the special should have been cut, however producers decided, out of respect for John Denver and his family, to cut a particular scene from the special. Due to music issues, there is a slight change in a small piece of the film’s musical underscore.

  • During the "Jaws” parody sequence (where Rowlf is in an inner tube floating down the river, and Gonzo is approaching with only his nose above water). The musical underscore was replaced from the original broadcast version. Originally, the music is Jaws-like with a slight disco beat featuring a sax melody. The new release features a slower, sneaky score. The music was changed due to copyright issues with the Jaws theme.
  • The flying scene, where John and Rowlf are flying about the Rockies in a plane, was removed from the special. The scene where John is performing one stunt after another in order to cure Rowlf's hiccups was removed, out of respect for John and his family - John Denver died in October 1997 due to a flying accident. Since John loved to fly, there is some debate whether or not this scene should have been cut.
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