TV series
Shirley Temple's Storybook is an American children's anthology series hosted and narrated by actress Shirley Temple. The series features adaptations of fairy tales like Mother Goose and other family-oriented stories performed by well-known actors, although one episode, an adaptation of The House of the Seven Gables, was meant for older youngsters. Temple's three children made their acting debuts in the last episode of the first season, "Mother Goose".
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Shirley Temple's Storybook premiered January 12, 1958. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Shirley Temple's Storybook is an American children's anthology series hosted and narrated by actress Shirley Temple. The series features adaptations of fairy tales like Mother Goose and other family-oriented stories performed by well-known actors, although one episode, an adaptation of The House of the Seven Gables, was meant for older youngsters. Temple's three children made their acting debuts in the last episode of the first season, "Mother Goose".
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Episode 1
Lord General Nikidik wants to take over Oz, so he goes to Mombi and asks her to transform the beloved Princess Ozma into a marble statue. Mombi instead changes her into a boy, Tip, to be her servant, with no memory of her former life.
Directed by William CorriganGuest stars Jonathan Winters, Shirley Temple, Agnes Moorehead, Ben Blue, Gil Lamb, Sterling Holloway, Frances Bergen, Arthur Treacher
Episode 2
A classic tale of high adventure, written by Nobel Prize winning author Rudyard Kipling. Embark on a virtual journey to the exotic land of colonial India during a time when, for one dangerous moment, the entire fate of the British throne rested upon the shoulders of a young boy named Kim, who must go undercover as a spy to stop a war.
Directed by William AsherGuest stars Tony Haig, Michael Rennie, Alan Napier, Alan Caillou, Joseph Wiseman, Luis van Rooten, E.J. André, Clive Halliday
Episode 3
A captivating musical adventure into some of the most cherished Pooh stories including - 'Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree,' 'Eeyore Loses a Tail,' 'Winnie the Pooh in the Rabbit Hole,' 'Tigger,' and 'A Birthday Party for Eeyore.'
Directed by Burt SheveloveGuest stars Ted Eccles, Faz Fazakas, Fania Sullivan, Carl Harms, Bil Baird, Cora Baird, Frank Sullivan, George Baird
Episode 4
Directed by Paul NickellWritten by Bruce GellerGuest stars David Ladd, Teddy Rooney, Ruthie Robinson, Felix Nelson, Paul Stevens, Janet Blair, Jackie Coogan, Lee Richardson
Episode 5
In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. The smallest one was Madeline. Here, Shirley presents her favorite stories from Ludwig Bemelmans' classic children's book, Madeline, which recounts the unforgettable adventures of an invincible nine-year old girl.
Directed by David GreeneGuest stars Gina Gillespie, Lou Krugman, Imogene Coca, Michel Petit, Billy Gilbert, Jane Rose, Robert 'Rusty' Stevens, Kirk Kirkham
Episode 6
All goes well for a professor and his wife at their Plumfield School for Boys until a lad who's in the habit of running away from home arrives.
Guest stars Eleanor Audley, Fernando Lamas, Robert Crawford Jr., Maurice Dallimore, Rex Hill, Mike Kellin, Ricky Klein, Michael McGreevey
Episode 7
Penniless in 16th-century London, Tom Canty finds he has an exact double - the heir to the throne.
Directed by David GreeneWritten by Malvin Wald
Episode 8
Guest stars Marjorie Reynolds
Episode 12
An adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's supernatural, romantic tale of a New England family and their life in the House of the Seven Gables, a two-hundred-year-old dwelling haunted by the ghosts of past generations.
Directed by Arthur Hiller
Episode 13
Written by Shimon WincelbergGuest stars Gloria Vanderbilt
Episode 14
An enchanting musical treasure - and unforgettable Christmas treat - hosted by Shirley and her real-life children. Babes in Toyland recounts a young boy and girl's adventures after running away from their wicked uncle Barnaby played by legendary Jonathan Winters. After passing through dark forests and the spooky village of Meantown, they find themselves in a magical toyland.
Written by Jack Brooks, Sheldon Keller, Glen MacDonough
Episode 15
High-spirited little girl Pippi lives every child's ultimate fantasy... escape from parental supervision in a world without rules!
Where to watch Shirley Temple's StorybookEpisode 16
Written by Jack Brooks, Sheldon Keller
Episode 18
Based on a story by Jules Verne, an evil alchemist moves to a small Swiss village and wishes to marry the local clockmaker's beautiful daughter. When his request is refused he casts a spell that alters time and turns a large man-shaped clock into a walking (and ticking) monster that terrorizes the village.
Written by Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Jules Verne
Episode 20
Onawandah, a small Indian lad, makes his way into a Puritan settlement in search of shelter. A nervous guard shoots the youth, who is carried to the home of widow Emily Winters for medical attention. Emily and her son Daniel plan to nurse the boy to his health, but the other settlers are opposed to having a heathen among them.
Where to watch Shirley Temple's StorybookEpisode 21
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson
Episode 22
Enjoy Hans Christian Andersen's legendary tale of a beautiful mermaid who rescues a ship-wrecked prince only to fall hopelessly in love with him. In order for the couple to be together, the mermaid must let go of all that she holds dear, and leave her beloved sea kingdom forever.
Written by Bernard C. Schoenfeld
Episode 24
The classic story of a young princess who lives in a castle on a wild and lonely mountain. One day she discovers a stairway leading to a labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors behind which lie dungeons, goblins and a world of mysteries. Based on the novel by British author George MacDonald.
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