Why was the flying scene cut from the Rocky Mountain Holiday release?
When John Denver unexpectedly died on October 12, 1997 due to a flying accident, this tragedy sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. Out of respect for his family and friends, the following flying scene was edited out of the 2003 DVD and VHS release of this special. John and Rowlf are flying above the Colorado Rockies in a plane. John is performing one stunt after another in order to cure Rowlf’s hiccups. Since John loved to fly, there is some debate whether or not this scene should have been cut In case you are wondering exactly what is missing from your DVD or video, below is the full text of this scene. It begins with John, Rowlf and Janice at the camp site. JOHN: Rowlf, was that a hiccup? ROWLF: No, no it wasn’t. In no way was that a… (Hiccups) [edited scene begins] JOHN: Rowlf. I cured them for you last summer. I can do it again. JANICE: You cured his hiccups last summer? With the ol’ breath in the paper bag trick? ROWLF: No, the ol’ dog-in-the-airplane trick. (H
