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Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre

26 ways to live happily ever after.

19828.16 Seasons27 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.

Created by Shelley Duvall
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Self - Host

Themes & Keywords

magicfairy taleanthologyfaerie tale theatre

About Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre is a drama, family, sci-fi & fantasy, comedy series that first aired in 1982 exploring themes of magic, fairy tale, anthology, faerie tale theatre. Created by Shelley Duvall, it stars Shelley Duvall. A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.

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