"Shirley Temple's Storybook" (1958)TV series 1958-1961

Writers:

Fred Banbery (story) (episode "Dick Whittington and His Cat")
Frank Gabrielson (adaptation) (episode "Dick Wittinghton and His Cat")

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

12 January 1958 (USA)

Genre:

Family

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Shirley Temple

...

Christopher Robin's Mother / ... (13 episodes, 1958-1961)

Also Known As:

The Shirley Temple Theatre (USA) (third season title)

Runtime:

USA:60 min (41 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color (ColumbiaColor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Argentina:Atp

Company:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

What Children's Television Should be

Almost 50 years later, I remember seeing these stories as clear as day. Probably my favorite was Rapunzel, told with all the loving detail and care that was usually reserved for dramas.

These compare favorably to Shelley Duvall's fairy tales and had the wonderful advantage of showing a grown-up Shirley Temple.

I simply loved them.