Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series)
Princess and the Pea (1984)
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- 53min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 16 Apr 1984
- TV Episode
A bored prince realizes he would like a wife. His mother, the Queen, searches through all the kingdoms far and wide for a "suitable" princess. In the meantime, a charming and witty young lady, who claims to be a princess, shows up on the...
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Cast
| Tom Conti | ... |
Prince Richard
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| Liza Minnelli | ... |
Princess Alecia
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| Beatrice Straight | ... |
Queen Veronica / Woman in Museum
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| Tim Kazurinsky | ... |
Fool / Museum Guard
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Pat McCormick | ... |
King Fredrico / Man in Museum
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| Charlie Dell | ... |
Servant
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| Nancy Allen | ... |
Princess Elizabeth
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| Diane Stilwell | ... |
Princess Rebecca
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| Pat Ast | ... |
Princess #1
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Mimi Seaton | ... |
Princess #2
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Jane Alden | ... |
Agricultural Princess
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David McCharen | ... |
Royal Messenger
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| Daniel Frishman | ... |
Shoemaker
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| Shelley Duvall | ... |
Self - Host
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| John Achorn | ... |
Suspicious Guard (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tony Bill | ||
Written by
| Mark Curtis | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Rod Ash | ... | (teleplay) |
| Hans Christian Andersen | ... | (story) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Shelley Duvall | ... | executive producer |
| Fred Fuchs | ... | producer (as Fredric S. Fuchs) |
| Sandra Pearson | ... | associate producer |
| Bridget Terry | ... | producer |
Music by
| Robert Folk | ||
Editorial Department
| Marco Zappia | ... | videotape editor |
Production Design by
| Michael Erler | ||
Art Direction by
| Jane Osmann | ||
Costume Design by
| J. Allen Highfill | ||
Makeup Department
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hairstyles: Miss Minnelli |
| Sheryl Ptak | ... | makeup designer (as Sheryl Leigh Shulman) |
| Dianne Roberson | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Diane Roberson) |
| Richard Sabre | ... | hairstyles designer |
| Ron Wild | ... | makeup designer (as Ron Figuly) |
Production Management
| Steve Auer | ... | unit manager |
| Claire Barrett Young | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Grossman | ... | associate director |
Art Department
| Chris Jonic | ... | assistant to the art director |
| Tim Schultz | ... | head prop |
| Rocky Torromeo | ... | head carpenter |
Sound Department
| Ron Cronkhite | ... | audio |
| Phillip Seretti | ... | post sound (as Phil Seretti) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ralph Alcocer | ... | cameraman |
| Ron Brooks | ... | cameraman |
| Bud Holland | ... | cameraman |
| Mark J. Levin | ... | lighting director (as Mark Levin) |
| Jerry Nashleanas | ... | head electric |
| Chuck Pharis | ... | video |
| George Riesenberger | ... | lighting director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Beth Alexander | ... | costumer |
| Tony Fiorito | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Music Department
| Chet Himes | ... | music mixer / music recorder |
Additional Crew
| Jennifer Cobb | ... | stage manager |
| Stewart Duvall | ... | production staff |
| Vaughn Gaddey | ... | technical director |
| Bonnie Grossblatt | ... | production staff |
| Lincoln Harrison | ... | technical manager |
| Vicki Hillman | ... | production coordinator |
| Lynn Houston | ... | assistant: Shelley Duvall |
| T.J. Johnson | ... | production coordinator |
| Annette Lorenz | ... | assistant to the producers |
| Cheryl Mitchell | ... | production staff |
| Paula Montgomery | ... | production secretary |
| Melissa Rhys Moore | ... | production accountant |
| Sandy Prudden | ... | stage manager |
| Jim Schaller | ... | production staff |
| Harold Schiff | ... | production consultant |
| Don Swayze | ... | production staff |
Production Companies
- Gaylord Productions
- Lion's Gate Films (in association with)
- Platypus Productions
Distributors
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Koch Vision (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Showtime Networks (1984) (United States) (tv)
- Starmaker II (2004) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Astin/Zappia (post production video facilities)
- Center Theatre Group (wardrobe construction)
- Techsyn Productions (music recording and mixing)
- Warner Brothers Recording Studios (music recording and mixing)
Storyline
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A bored prince realizes he would like a wife. His mother, the Queen, searches through all the kingdoms far and wide for a "suitable" princess. In the meantime, a charming and witty young lady, who claims to be a princess, shows up on the castle doorstep with a sprained ankle and is shown hospitality by the prince and his best friend, the Fool. Written by atozcleanrita |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Liza Minnelli was pregnant during the production. See more » |
| Goofs | When Princess Alecia prepares to leave, Prince Richard argues that she might get lost. She responds by saying, "I never get lost." However, she originally came to the castle because she got lost and injured during a thunderstorm, thus contradicting herself. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse (1918). See more » |
| Quotes |
Prince Richard:
I need something soft and gentle and loving... a little dog or a hamster. The Fool: Now-now, Richie... . Prince Richard: Yes, you see, if I had a hamster, I could teach it clever tricks like... . The Fool: No no no, I think what you're talking about is a wife. Prince Richard: A wife? The Fool: Yeah. Prince Richard: Would that be better than a hamster? The Fool: Much. See more » |