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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Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola has 1 season.
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola has 26 episodes.
The key characters in Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola are himself (Tomie DePaola), Gabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon (John E. Kennedy), Strega Nona (Bill Barretta).
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola was directed by David Gumpel.
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola was produced by Kathy Katz.
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."
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola is rated TV-Y.
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola is a Familie, Children, Komedie show.
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola episodes are 30 m long.
No, this show was canceled after 1 season.