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TV·1979–1983·3 seasons, 7 episodes

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Short-lived live-action anthology series based on stories from children's books.

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes1979–80AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Once Upon a Midnight ScaryOctober 21, 1979Vincent Price narrates three tales of terror: "The Ghost Belonged To Me," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "The House With A Clock In Its W
  2. S01E02Animal TalkMarch 4, 1980Dramatic adaptations of scenes from: Jack London's "Call of the Wild," Mel Ellis' "Flight of the White Wolf," and Sterling North's "Rascal."

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season023Episodes1980–81AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01The Incredible Book EscapeJune 3, 1980A young girl is locked at the library after it closes. Soon after, four storybook characters come to life in front of her.
  2. S02E02Misunderstood MonstersApril 7, 1981Three adaptations of "Creole", "The Reluctant Dragon" and "Beauty and the Beast".
  3. S02E03A Tale of Four WishesNovember 8, 1981A girl learns important life lessons from her grandfather, after wishing she had a more exciting life.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season032Episodes1982–83AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01Robbers, Rooftops and WitchesApril 20, 1982Three adaptations of short stories: "The Chaparral Prince" by O. Henry, "Antaeus" by Borden Deal, and "The Invisible Boy" by Ray Bradbury.
  2. S03E02Wrong Way KidMarch 16, 1983An insecure boy begins to develop his self-confidence after meeting a 203-year-old bookworm.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

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