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"The Storyteller" (1988)TV series 1988-1988

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Overview

Creator:
Jim Henson
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Seasons:
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Release Date:
15 May 1988 (UK) more view trailer
Genre:
Fantasy more
Plot:
An old storyteller and his sarcastic dog tell obscure fairtales. full summary
Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations more
User Comments:
Magical. Breathtaking. more

Cast

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John Hurt ... The Storyteller (8 episodes, 1988)
Brian Henson ... Storyteller's Dog / ... (8 episodes, 1988)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Jim Henson's The Storyteller (USA) (complete title)
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Runtime:
225 min (9 episodes) | 25 min (9 episodes)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The number "3" features in every episode of the series:
  • Hans My Hedgehog - The Princess, after marrying the Grovelhog, learns he sheds his quills each night and she has to keep it a secret for 3 nights in order to break the curse. When she fails and he runs away, she searches the world and wears out 3 pairs of iron shoes in the process.
  • Fearnot - Fearnot comes from a family of 3 (father, brother and Fearnot) and was tricked by 3 bullies early in the story. It takes 3 encounters before he finally learns how to shudder (encountering the swamp creature, the half demon in the castle, and the thought of losing his sweetheart).
  • A Story Short - The Storyteller loses to the Beggar 3 times while playing Dice. He loses his money, his wife and his own self.
  • The Luck Child - Lucky survives 3 attempts on his life by the wicked king (thrown over a cliff, sent to the castle with a letter instructing the queen to kill him, and being sent to the Griffin's lair).
  • The Soldier and Death - The Soldier helps 3 beggars and is rewarded each time. He also captures 3 geese the first time he uses the Magic Sack.
  • The True Bride - The girl completes 3 tasks given to her by the troll (with the help of the Thought Lion). The Lion also gives her 3 walnuts with gifts hidden inside to barter with the Trollop.
  • The Three Ravens - After the Princess's 3 brothers are transformed into ravens, she has to keep silent for 3 years, 3 months and 3 days to break the curse. She also gives birth to 3 sons after marrying the Prince.
  • Sapsorrow - Youngest of 3 daughters, Sapsorrow commissions the making of 3 dresses to stall the arranged marriage with her Father. She then wears those 3 dresses on 3 different nights to woo the Prince.
  • The Heartless Giant - Youngest of 3 princes, Leo tries to find the Heartless Giant that he released. On the way, he helps 3 animals (bird, fish and wolf) who later aid him. When Leo tries to find where the Giant's heart is hidden, he finds out on the third try.
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Quotes:
The Storyteller: I am a teller of stories, a weaver of dreams. I can dance, sing, and in the right weather I can stand on my head. I know seven words of Latin, I have a little magic, and a trick or two. I know the proper way to meet a Dragon, I can fight dirty but not fair, I once swallowed thirty oysters in a minute. I am not domestic, I am a luxury, and in that sense, necessary. more
Movie Connections:
Spin off The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1990) (TV) more

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9 out of 10 people found the following comment useful:-
Magical. Breathtaking., 8 August 1999
Author: VLeung from London, England

I wish I could remember more of this fabulous series. My memory is patchy, but I DO remember it being one of the most inventive, beautifully made and acted series ever shown on British television. It is insanity that they don't repeat

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