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Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola (2001)

TV Series ★ 9.0 30 min

Family Kids

The show featured children's book author Tomie dePaola and his Muppet friend Gabe the squirrel, encouraging children to make their own stories in a variety of media. In each episode, Tomie told a story featuring his storybook characters Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambolona. Gabe visited The Animal Band, a group of woodland creatures, including a rabbit on drums, a weasel on guitar, a penguin on bass, and a raccoon on keytar. Each episode also featured a visit with a guest storyteller or two (often people connected to the Jim Henson Company). The final segment of each episode included a child actor playing Tomie enacting stories from his book "26 Fairmount Avenue."

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Released
August 6, 2001
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0292272
Language
Studio
Jim Henson Television

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Cast

Tomie DePaola Tomie DePaola himself John E. Kennedy John E. Kennedy Gabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon Bill Barretta Bill Barretta Strega Nona Julianne Buescher Julianne Buescher Bambolona / Wesel James Murray James Murray Rabbit Alison Mork Alison Mork Isaiah Griffin Tomie in "26 Fairmount Avenue"

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Frequently asked questions

What is Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola about?
The show featured children's book author Tomie dePaola and his Muppet friend Gabe the squirrel, encouraging children to make their own stories in a variety of media. In each episode, Tomie told a story featuring his storybook characters Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambolona. Gabe visited The Animal Band, a group of woodland creatures, including a rabbit on drums, a weasel on guitar, a penguin on bass, and a raccoon on keytar. Each episode also featured a visit with a guest storyteller or two (often people connected to the Jim Henson Company). The final segment of each episode included a child actor playing Tomie enacting stories from his book "26 Fairmount Avenue."
Who stars in Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola?
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola stars Tomie DePaola, John E. Kennedy, Bill Barretta, Julianne Buescher.
When was Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola released?
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola is a 2001 family, kids series.
Where can I watch Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola?
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