"Tomatoes in the Treetops" is based on a book by Ben Earl Kitchens of Iuka, Mississippi
. The book contains short anecdotes and stories about local character Harry Rhine,
affectionately known as "the biggest liar in Tishamingo County."
This was my first award-winning video. It won First Place, Comedy Division, in the 1987
Alpha Epsilon Rho national competition.
Noteworthy folklore:
- The actor portraying Harry Rhine had never ridden a horse prior to this
production.
- The mosquito scene was the most complex and time-consuming sequence to
create. It always reminded me of some of the crazy animations from classic
Saturday Night Live episodes.
- The creation of the liar's bench at the country store will remain our production
crew's own little secret.
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