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Release Year2001
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Kids
Votes1
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsTelling Stories with Tomie dePaola
About Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola
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."
Directed by —, Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola leans on a strong ensemble — Tomie DePaola, John E. Kennedy, Bill Barretta — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2001.
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