Dana hill, christopher lee, peter macnicol, frank zappa, vincent price. Shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre the complete collection 19821987. Continuing with part 2, here are a few more celebrities you might recognize on faerie tale theatre. In 2009, koch vision released the episodes by theme on six dvd compilations.
Tales from the brothers grimm on dvd 741952665496 from e1 entertainment. Hansel and gretel is one of the best in the faerie tale theatre series, with lush costume and set designs based on the classic storybook illustrations of arthur rackham. However, the daring lad has an unusual problemhe has no fear. Watch shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre season 2, episode 1 rapunzel. After several years out of print, koch vision is rereleasing shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre on dvd in a complete set. Price narrates the tale, and is just as good as redgrave. Shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre jack and the beanstalk, vhs, 1982, platypus productions, 52 min approx. Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre beauty and the. One of 26 in the awardwinning children s series produced in the early 80s, in original vhs format.
Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre the three little. With ricky schroder, joan collins, paul dooley, bridgette andersen. Faerie tale theatre s marvelous adaptation of hansel and gretel ranks among the series best episodes. Tags adventure anthology billy crystal doris roberts drama fairy tale family fantasy fred willard jeff goldblum romance stephen furst valerie perrine. Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre beauty and the beast, vhs, 1983, platypus productions, 50 min approx. Her brother, mark, followed in 1984, and by the time faerie tale theatre was over in 1987, both of them could quote from entire episodes verbatim. Hansel and gretel faerie tale theatres version of hansel and gretel had me worried, because hansel and gretel is one of those fairy tales that i tend to think of as being so straightforward and uncomplicated that i couldnt figure out how to get a full fifty minutes out of it. Hansel and gretel is one of the best in the faerie tale theatre series, with lush costume. Because every story is different and the liveaction format can make precarious scenes seem even. Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre beauty and the beast. Some of the best actors and actresses have given their awesome talents to. Directed by such masters of cinema as tim burton and francis ford coppola, and starpowered by robin williams, billy crystal, mick jagger, james earl jones, howie mandel, christopher reeve, susan sarandon and more, this collection is an unparalleled treasury of. Kudos to duvall, director james frawley, and writer patricia resnick for retaining the dark and spooky tone of hansel and gretel. Faerie tale theatre also known as shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre is a 19821987 american liveaction fairytale fantasy anthology television series of 27 episodes, that originally aired on showtime from september 11, 1982 until november 14, 1987.
Faerie tale theatre ran six seasons though truth be told, some seasons were extremely short, for instance the first, which only had two episodes from 19821987. Wonders and dangers occur when the girl meets a handsome prince. Because every story is different and the liveaction format can make precarious scenes seem even scarier than usual. From high atop a tower, a beautiful young woman lets down her hair and. List of faerie tale theatre episodes news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. Hansel and gretel faerie tale collection book 5 free books. See more ideas about faerie tale theatre, theatre and faeries. Faerie tale theatre hansel and gretel tv episode 1983 full. The following is a list of episodes of the family television anthology faerie tale theatre, also known as shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre which ran on showtime from 1982 to 1987, airing a total 27 episodes.
One of 26 in the awardwinning childrens series produced in the early 80s, in original vhs format. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. This time, however, it is just a solid retelling of the classic childrens tale. After several years out of print, koch vision is rereleasing shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre on dvd in a complete set. A miscellany of numerous classic fairy tales adaptations. Starring elliott gould, jean stapleton, dennis christopher. Some of the best actors and actresses have given their awesome talents to create unforgettable movies that can be. Actress, producer and host shelley duvall, pioneering the greenscreen set technology used today by. Faerie tale theatre tv series 19821987 episodes imdb. With shelley duvall, john achorn, patrick desantis, david mccharen. Ricky schroder, joan collins, paul dooley, bridgette andersen, shelley duvall, john achorn, patrick.
Parents need to know that shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre is an awardwinning series in which accomplished actors and actresses act out adaptations of wellknown fairy tales such as the frog prince, sleeping beauty, and hansel and gretel. The show was presented by actress shelley duvall and featured television adaptations of the fairy tales, often with well. A boy named hansel and his sister named gretel who are left to fend for. With jeff bridges, shelley duvall, gena rowlands, roddy mcdowall. Determined to keep the daughter for herself, she locks her up in a tower all alone. Initially conceived by the shelley duvall while she was filming on the set of popeye her costar, robin williams, would go on to start in the frog prince episode, faerie tale theatre was a. A sinister witch steals the baby of a simple candlemaker and his wife. Faerie tale theatre also known as shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre is a 19821987 american liveaction fairytale fantasy anthology television series of 27 episodes, that originally aired on showtime from september 11, 1982 until november 14, 1987. Usually, it is the humor of faerie tale theatre episodes that make them tick. When she isnt trying to murder snow white elizabeth mcgovern, shes gawking at herself in the mirror played by vincent price.
The emotions are palpable, while the visuals and tone are also quite striking. Abandoned by their parents, a young brother and sister try to. The show ran for six seasons, of which a the little mermaid episode only arrived in its sixth and final season, while some lesserknown stories were adapted. From high atop a tower, a beautiful young woman lets down her hair and let s in love. Starring rickat the time rickyschroeder, paul dooley and joan collins, it features an intelligent script and a strong musical score. Shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre was an anthology television series back in the 1980s that showcased various fairy and folktales, and with some surprisingly big names in its cast. Recently i, just for a laugh, i played the role of a hunchback in a fairy tale that was completed about three days ago, on a show called faerie tale theatre which was produced by shelley duvall, and airs on showtime cable network here in the united states. A cowardly king offers a young man immense wealth and riches if he can rid the monarchs castle of a ghost. Faerie tale theatre hansel and gretel tv episode 1983. The following is a list of episodes of the family television anthology faerie tale theatre, also known as shelley duvalls faerie tale. The trademarks of shelley duvalls outstanding faerie tale theatre series are superb casting and remarkable faithfulness to the original classic stories. Staring herve villechaize, rick schroder, joan collins and mary steenburgen. Actors on shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre part 3 lets continue with part 3. Jan 07, 2011 faerie tale theatre 19821987 was a liveaction children s television show which retold popular fairy tales.
Jun 19, 2014 hansel and gretel is one of the best in the faerie tale theatre series, with lush costume and set designs based on the classic storybook illustrations of arthur rackham. Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre the complete collection 19821987 reuben abrams. Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre jack and the beanstalk. Seriously, watch when she first trapezes past the dwarfs. Faerie tale theatre 19821987 was a liveaction childrens television show which retold popular fairy tales. Faerie tale theatre also known as shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre is an american liveaction fairytale fantasy anthology television series, consisting of 27 episodes, retelling 25 fairy tales, particularly tales by the brothers grimm, charles perrault and hans christian andersen plus the poem the pied piper of hamelin and a special episode. Faerie tale theatre hansel and gretel tv episode 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses. Shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre brings to life twentysix of the most magical fairy tales of all time. Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre was an anthology television series back in the 1980s that showcased various fairy and folktales, and with some surprisingly big names in its cast. It is a retelling of 25 fairy tales, particularly those by the brothers grimm, charles perrault, and hans christian andersen, plus. Faerie tale theatre gives us a chance to view faerie tales in a different way.
Unlike the previously released sets, this one also includes the fan favorite episode, grimm party. Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre the three little pigs. Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre jack and the beanstalk, vhs, 1982, platypus productions, 52 min approx. Faerie tale theatre hansel and gretel tv episode 1983 imdb. One of 26 in the awardwinning childrens series produced in. The series featured numerous famous hollywood actors particularly of the period, with robin williams and teri garr in the first. Watch shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre season 2, episode 1 rapunzel. Hansel and gretel is one of the best in the faerie tale theatre series, with lush costume and set designs based on the classic storybook. You can watch all faerie tale theatre in this list. My kids grew up devouring this series, which began on showtime from 1982, the year my daughter, kristin, was born.
The following is a list of episodes of the family television anthology faerie tale theatre, also known as shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre which ran on showtime from 1982 to 1987, airing a total 27 episodes the series featured numerous famous hollywood actors particularly of the period, with robin williams and teri garr in the first episode, the tale of the frog prince. Parents need to know that shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre is an awardwinning series in which accomplished actors and actresses act out adaptations of wellknown fairy tales such as the frog prince, sleeping beauty, and hansel and gretel. Directed by such masters of cinema as tim burton, francis ford coppola and more, and starpowered by robin williams, billy crystal, mick jaggar, james earl jones, howie mandel, christopher reeve, susan sarandon and more, this collection is an unparalleled treasury of the. Directed by such masters of cinema as tim burton and francis ford coppola, and starpowered by robin williams, billy crystal, mick jagger, james earl jones, howie mandel, christopher reeve, susan sarandon and more, this collection is an unparalleled treasury of bestloved tales of enchantment, adventure and wonder. The mother of three little pigs sends her sons out into the world to find their fortune in their own individual ways. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Directed by such masters of cinema as tim burton, francis ford coppola and more, and starpowered by robin williams, billy crystal, mick jaggar, james earl jones, howie mandel, christopher reeve, susan sarandon and more, this collection is an unparalleled treasury of the bestloved tales. Directed by such masters of cinema as tim burton and francis ford coppola, and starpowered by robin williams, billy crystal, mick jagger, james earl jones, howie mandel, christopher reeve, susan sarandon and more, this collection is an unparalleled. The faerie tale theatre version of hansel and gretel, included to. Its sporadic appearances probably only added to its luster through its broadcast era and then the intervening years, and it has amassed a considerable cult following who will no doubt. Guest stars include ricky schroder, joan collins, paul dooley. Faerie tale theatres marvelous adaptation of hansel and gretel ranks among the series best episodes.
Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre the complete collection. The show was presented by actress shelley duvall and featured television adaptations of the fairy tales, often with wellknown actors and celebrities in cameo roles. Shelley duvall s faerie tale theatre beauty and the beast, vhs, 1983, platypus productions, 50 min approx. Tales from the brothers grimm hansel and gretel, rapunzel, rumpelstiltskin. Rapunzel available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Shelley duvalls faerie tale theatre brings to life twentysix of the most magical fairy tales of all time.
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