The Storyteller (1988– ) 8.0
An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog. Creator:Jim Henson |
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The Storyteller (1988– ) 8.0
An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog. Creator:Jim Henson |
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The Storyteller
(9 episodes, 1988)
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Storyteller's Dog
(9 episodes, 1988)
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A variety of European folk tales are retold in nine new stories. A soldier captures Death in a magic sack. A fearless young man sets out to learn to shudder. A boy with a destiny that frightens a tyrant is sent on an impossible task that will see him wed the princess, or dead. A storyteller must spin tales to stay alive. A woman bears a hedgehog-child who grows up to live alone in a castle until he does a king a favor and gets the princess's hand in return. A princess must keep silent while she works to free her brothers from an evil spell. A princess runs away from wedding her father and disguises herself as an ugly forest creature. A young boy must overcome a heartless giant. A princess searches the earth for her stolen bridegroom. Written by Kathy Li
Although the Soldier's story was the best - they were all marvellous. Good stories, well told, and despite the animatronics, taken seriously by the actors.
It was tucked away on Channel 4 in the UK. I missed one or two of them, but where as most rubbish gets repeated ad nausium - Storyteller wasn't. Typical.
Do not miss out. If this is on - tape it !