

Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola
2001-08-06 · 30 min / episode · ★ 9.0
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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- Jim Henson Television
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- United States of America
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Tomie DePaolahimself
John E. KennedyGabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon
Bill BarrettaStrega Nona
Julianne BuescherBambolona / Wesel
James MurrayRabbit
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