Shirley Temple's Storybook

Shirley Temple's Storybook

Ended First aired 12/Jan/1958 United States English 2 season(s) 41 episode(s)
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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Season 2 · Season 2
25 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Oct/1960
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S2E24
The Princess and the Goblins
Air date: 19/Mar/1961 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E22
The Little Mermaid
Air date: 05/Mar/1961 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E20
Onawandah
Air date: 12/Feb/1961 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E18
The Terrible Clockman
Air date: 29/Jan/1961 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E14
Babes in Toyland
Air date: 25/Dec/1960 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S2E12
The House of the Seven Gables
Air date: 11/Dec/1960 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E6
Little Men
Air date: 23/Oct/1960 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

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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.

S2E5
Madeline
Air date: 16/Oct/1960 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E3
Winnie-the-Pooh
Air date: 03/Oct/1960 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.'

Summary

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.'

S2E2
Kim
Air date: 25/Sep/1960 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S2E1
The Land of Oz
Air date: 18/Oct/1960 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

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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.

Season 1 · Season 1
16 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Jan/1958
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S1E14
Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves
Air date: 12/Nov/1958 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

A humble woodcutter, Ali Baba and his son Abdullah accidentally learn the location and means of entrance to a fantastic cache of treasure, used by a band of thieves. Unable to keep the secret of the cave from his greedy brother Kasim," Ali Baba reveals the magic password.

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A humble woodcutter, Ali Baba and his son Abdullah accidentally learn the location and means of entrance to a fantastic cache of treasure, used by a band of thieves. Unable to keep the secret of the cave from his greedy brother Kasim," Ali Baba reveals the magic password.

S1E7
Rip Van Winkle
Air date: 06/May/1958 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Rip Van Winkle wanders off to a mountain haunt in the Catskills. There he encounters a strange crew of dwarfs, whose powerful brew lulls him into a 20-year slumber.

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Rip Van Winkle wanders off to a mountain haunt in the Catskills. There he encounters a strange crew of dwarfs, whose powerful brew lulls him into a 20-year slumber.

S1E3
The Nightingale
Air date: 18/Feb/1958 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The oppressed Chinese peasants and woodsmen have only one consolation -- the beautiful song of a nightingale. But word of this unusual bird reaches the emperor, who promptly orders it brought from the woods to the palace.

Summary

The oppressed Chinese peasants and woodsmen have only one consolation -- the beautiful song of a nightingale. But word of this unusual bird reaches the emperor, who promptly orders it brought from the woods to the palace.

S1E2
Rumpelstiltskin
Air date: 02/Feb/1958 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The miller Hanz Franz has bragged to one and all that his daughter Elsa can spin straw into gold. The poor girl is spirited away by the Royal Tax Collector Lord Karsch and locked in a room in the palace of the King.

Summary

The miller Hanz Franz has bragged to one and all that his daughter Elsa can spin straw into gold. The poor girl is spirited away by the Royal Tax Collector Lord Karsch and locked in a room in the palace of the King.

S1E1
Beauty and the Beast
Air date: 12/Jan/1958 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Based on the novel by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, a merchant must give up one of his three daughters, or he will lose his life. Beauty sacrifices herself and so the story continues.

Summary

Based on the novel by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, a merchant must give up one of his three daughters, or he will lose his life. Beauty sacrifices herself and so the story continues.

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