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Episode no.
  
Season 23 Episode 21

Story by
  
James Algar

Produced by
  
James Algar

Season number
  
23

Air date
  
22 May 1977

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Directed by
  
Andrew V. McLaglen

Teleplay by
  
Sheldon Stark

Featured music
  
Buddy Baker

Episode number
  
21

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"The Bluegrass Special" is a 1977 episode of The Wonderful World of Disney starring William Windom, Celeste Holm, Devon Ericson and Davy Jones which originally aired on NBC on May 22, 1977.

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Synopsis

Penny is a teenage horse trainer with a very special dream of becoming a jockey. She picks Woodhill to compete in the upcoming Bluegrass Special; Woodhill is a beautiful race horse with a bad reputation who threw and injured his rider during a race in Tijuana. Penny's devotion and determination are an inspiration to anyone who believes that dreams can come true!

Cast

  • William Windom as Phil Wainright
  • Celeste Holm as Deirdre Wainwright
  • Devon Ericson as Penny Wainwright
  • Davy Jones as Davey Sanders

    • Home video

    On April 26, 2009, "The Bluegrass Special" was released as a Disney Movie Club exclusive DVD, available only to club members for mail or online ordering.

    References

    The Bluegrass Special Wikipedia
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