Faerie Tale Theatre
“26 ways to live happily ever after.”
Series Overview
A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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6 Seasons • 27 Episodes
51 min per episode
1982 – 1987
Premiered: Sat, Sep 11, 1982
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 3: “The Dancing Princesses”
An overbearing king learns from his daughters that being overprotective is as unwise as being to permissive. The trouble starts when he learns that his 6 daughters dancing slippers nearly worn to bits Every morning (which is very costly). He wonders how they accomplish this when he locks them in their room every night. Where do they possibly go dancing? The secret isn't discovered until a wise soldier shows up at the palace and follows them by aid of an invisible cloak to a stunning fantasy world where the girls dance the night away with their dream men. This is one of the finest episodes of Faerie tale Theatre!
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shelley Duvall
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Faerie Tale Theatre about?
A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.
How many seasons does Faerie Tale Theatre have?
Faerie Tale Theatre comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Faerie Tale Theatre?
Key cast members in Faerie Tale Theatre include Shelley Duvall.
Who created or directed Faerie Tale Theatre?
Faerie Tale Theatre was developed and directed by Not specified.