Tomie DePaola
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Synopsis
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."
Episodes
Season 1
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1. Tales Around the TableNow viewing2001-08-0630mTomie shows viewers around his studio table. Guest storytellers: Mary Sue Milliken and Sue Feniger.- 2. Where Do You Get Ideas?2001-08-0730mTomie tells us about his idea drawer. Guest storyteller: J.T. Steiny
- 3. What's a Story?2001-08-0830mTomie offers two drawing - a beginning and an ending. Guest storyteller: Ed Eyth
- 4. Stories for Myself2001-08-0930mTomie shows us his sketchbook, a visual journal. Guest storyteller: Alexandra Nichita
- 5. Food as Storytelling2001-08-1030mTomie fries up his famous Popeye. Guest storyteller: Mary Ann Esposito
- 6. That's a Story?!2001-08-1330mTomie shows how a collection of souvenirs tells a story. Guest storyteller: Charlotte Bird
- 7. Getting Started2001-08-1430mTomie suggests ways to get started. Guest storyteller: Art Clokey
- 8. Character2001-08-1530mTomie shows how visual traits help to define a character. Guest storytellers: Bill Barretta and Pepe the King Prawn
- 9. Setting2001-08-1630mTomie discusses how changing the setting changes the story. Guest storyteller: John Iacovelli
- 10. Point of View2001-08-1730mTomie takes a look at perspective. Guest storyteller: John E. Barrett
- 11. Performance as Storytelling2001-08-2030mTomie talks about assuming a character’s voice & mannerisms. Guest storyteller: Martie Barylick
- 12. Every Picture Tells a Story2001-08-2130mTomie talks about the story behind one of his paintings. Guest storyteller: Lotus Do Brooks
- 13. Making Sense of Our World Through Stories2001-08-2230mTomie encourages kids to draw or make up stories to deal with emotions. Guest storyteller: Jane Yolen
- 14. Taking a Chance2001-08-2330mTomie tells and shows the origins of his first chapter book. Guest storyteller: Frank Oz
- 15. Finding Your Audience2001-08-2430mTomie talks about how stories and artwork change when they are shared with an audience. Guest storyteller: John Carney
- 16. Funny2001-08-2730mTomie explains the comedy rule of three. Guest storyteller: Bill Larkin
- 17. Scary2001-08-2830mTomie shows how different techniques can create a scary scene. Guest storyteller: David Barrington-Holt
- 18. Moods: Happy/Sad2001-08-2930mTomie shows how a few lines can change the mood of a face. Guest storyteller: Natalie McMaster
- 19. History2001-08-3030mTomie explains what a time capsule is. Guest storyteller: Victor Finkel
- 20. Music2001-08-3130mGabe plays guitar riffs for Tomie that correspond to different moods. Guest storyteller: Dave Kinnoin
- 21. Make Believe Stories2001-09-0430mTomie is doodling. Guest storyteller: Doug Chiang
- 22. Real Stories2001-09-0530mTomie talks about how family photos can inspire stories. Guest storyteller: Chris Connelly
- 23. More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - Versions2001-09-0630mTomie talks about the different ways you can tell a story. Guest storyteller: Savage Steve Holland
- 24. More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - Techniques2001-09-0730mTomie shows his Cornell boxes, using a different technique of art to tell a story. Guest storyteller: Sule Greg Wilson
- 25. Putting Heart Into Your Story2001-09-1030mTomie talks about putting warmth, feeling, and emotion into a story. Guest storytellers: Kermit the Frog and Rizzo the Rat
- 26. Collaboration2001-09-1130mTomie talks about collaboration. Guest storytellers: Stephen Holman and Josephine Huang
Cast
Top Billed Cast
John E. Kennedy
Gabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon
Bill Barretta
Strega Nona
Julianne Buescher
Bambolona / Wesel
James Murray
Rabbit
Alison Mork
No photo Isaiah Griffin
Tomie in "26 Fairmount Avenue"
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
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FAQ
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Is Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola have?
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola has 1 season and 26 episodes.
When did Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola first air?
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola first aired in 2001.
Is Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola still running?
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola?
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola is classified as Family, Kids.