Stuff You Missed in History Class Why was Davy Crockett king of the wild frontier?
Jul 16, 2008
Davy Crockett's legend is debated, his moral transformation and stand against Andrew Jackson's policies, and podcast ads for murder mystery and conversations with a songwriter.
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Childhood Nostalgia For Davy Crockett
- Candice Gibson and Josh Clark recall childhood connections to Davy Crockett and the 1955 Walt Disney mini-series revival.
- Josh jokes about wearing a coonskin cap and Candice imagines Crockett killing a bear to emphasize his frontier image.
Disney Revived Crockett And Sold Millions
- The hosts note the 1955 Walt Disney five-part Davy Crockett mini-series sparked huge merchandise sales.
- They mention coonskin caps, theme song recordings, and about $100 million in related merchandise.
Crockett's Legend Blends Muscle And Principle
- Davy Crockett combined physical ruggedness with political conviction, enhancing his legendary status.
- He opposed Andrew Jackson's Indian removal, lost reelection, and later died defending the Alamo, cementing his moral narrative.