The Storyteller
“Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children”
198825m / epAction & Adventure · Family · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired
May 15, 1988
TMDB Score
82% match · 246 votes
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E01▶The Soldier and Death
May 15, 1988 · 25m
E02▶Fearnot
May 22, 1988 · 25m
E03PlayingThe Luck Child
May 29, 1988 · 25m
E04▶A Story Short
Jun 5, 1988 · 25m
E05▶Hans My Hedgehog
Jun 12, 1988 · 25m
E06▶The Three Ravens
Jun 19, 1988 · 25m
E07▶Sapsorrow
Jun 26, 1988 · 25m
E08▶The Heartless Giant
Jul 3, 1988 · 25m
E09▶The True Bride
Jul 10, 1988 · 25m
Upon news of the birth of a Luck child - a peasant boy predicted by wise man to one day wear the crown - the cruel-hearted king seeks out the boy, pretending to take him under his terrible wing. Will luck indeed play a part in our hero's final destiny? From an early Russian folk tale.
About the Series
Synopsis
The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.
CreatorJim Henson
- First aired
- May 15, 1988
- Last aired
- July 10, 1988
- Seasons
- 1 season · 9 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Networks
- NBC, Channel 4
Top Billed Cast
John Hurt
The Storyteller
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