Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child |
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| Genre | Animation Anthology |
| Written by | Joe Menendez Daryl G. Nickens Gordon Lewis Franklyn Ajaye Barry Douglas |
| Directed by | Bruce W. Smith Edward Bell Anthony Bell |
| Narrated by | Robert Guillaume |
| Composer(s) | Stephen James Taylor |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Carole Rosen |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hyperion Animation Two Oceans Entertainment Group Confetti Entertainment Company HBO |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | HBO |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | March 12, 1995 – July 18, 2000 |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is a cool American animated TV show. It tells classic fairy tales in new and exciting ways. The show first aired on HBO on March 12, 1995.
Each episode is narrated by the famous actor Robert Guillaume. The series made 39 episodes in total, from 1995 to 2000. You might still catch reruns on HBO Family even today!
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About the Show
This show is special because it takes well-known fairy tales and sets them in different cultures around the world. For example, you might see "Little Red Riding Hood" in ancient China or "Hansel and Gretel" in a Cuban rainforest.
Many famous actors, singers, and comedians lent their voices to the characters. This makes each story even more fun and unique. It's a great way to see how classic stories can be told in many different ways.
Episodes and Stories
The series has three seasons, each with exciting retellings of your favorite fairy tales. Here are some highlights from each season:
Season 1: Classic Tales with a Twist (1995)
The first season brought many familiar stories to life with new cultural settings.
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| 1 | "Jack and the Beanstalk" | |
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This classic tale gets an African twist. Jack climbs a giant beanstalk to find adventure. Featuring the voices of Harry Belafonte as the Magician and Tone Loc as the Giant. |
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| 2 | "Little Red Riding Hood aka Little Red Happy Coat" | |
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Set in ancient China, Little Red Happy Coat learns about trusting strangers. Featuring the voices of BD Wong as the Big Bad Wolf and James Hong as Baba. |
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| 3 | "Hansel and Gretel aka Hanselito and Gretelita" | |
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This story takes place in a Cuban rainforest. Hanselito and Gretelita meet a tricky witch. Featuring the voices of Liz Torres as the Stepmother and Rosie Perez as the Witch. |
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| 5 | "Rumpelstiltskin" | |
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This version is set in the West Indies with a Caribbean feel. A miller's daughter must spin straw into gold. Featuring the voices of Jasmine Guy as Jonae and Denzel Washington as King Omar. |
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| 10 | "Cinderella" | |
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The famous Cinderella story gets a fun Latin twist. Featuring the voices of Daphne Zuniga as Cinderella and Raquel Welch as the Stepmother. |
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| 12 | "Snow White aka White Snow" | |
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This tale is set in the American Southwest. White Snow meets seven mystical little men. Featuring the voices of Graham Greene as Chief Brown Bear and Buffy Sainte-Marie as the Spirit in the Mirror. |
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Season 2: More Adventures (1997)
The second season continued to explore different cultures and stories.
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| 14 | "Pinocchio aka Pinoak" | |
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This version of Pinocchio is set in the Barbary Coast. Pinoak learns what it means to be a real boy. Featuring the voices of Will Smith as Pinocchio and Chris Rock as Woody the Termite. |
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| 15 | "Thumbelina" | |
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This tiny princess's adventure takes place in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. Featuring the voices of Rosie Perez as Thumbelina and Harvey Fierstein as Mrs. Leaperman. |
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| 16 | "Puss in Boots" | |
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This clever cat's story is set in Hawaii. Puss helps his master become successful. Featuring the voices of David Hyde Pierce as Puss and Dean Cain as Kuhio. |
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| 20 | "The Little Mermaid" | |
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This Asian-inspired tale features a mermaid princess named Mija who falls in love with a human prince. Featuring the voices of Tia Carrere as Mija and Margaret Cho as Hul Mu Ni. |
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| 21 | "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" | |
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A hilarious Jamaican version where Goldilocks has golden dreadlocks. Featuring the voices of Raven-Symoné as Goldilocks and Tone Loc as Desmond Bear. |
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| 23 | "Aladdin" | |
| 26 | "Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special" | |
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Mother Gooseberg decides to retire, and nursery rhyme characters try to convince her to stay. Featuring the voices of Whoopi Goldberg as Mother Gooseberg and Denzel Washington as Humpty Dumpty. |
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Season 3: New Tales and Twists (1999–2000)
The final season brought even more diverse stories and famous voices.
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| 27 | "The Three Little Pigs" | |
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This version has a feminist twist and country music. Three pigs try to outsmart Wolfgang the wolf. Featuring the voices of Sinbad as Wolfgang and Loretta Lynn as Deli Porkchop. |
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| 28 | "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" | |
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This tale also has a feminist twist. Ali Baba must save her family from the Forty Thieves. Featuring the voices of Jurnee Smollett as Ali Baba and Will Ferrell as Mamet. |
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| 29 | "The Bremen Town Musicians" | |
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Outcast barn animals become singers in this country/African-American twist. Featuring the voices of George Clinton as Scratchmo and Gladys Knight as Chocolate. |
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| 30 | "The Empress' Nightingale" | |
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A greedy empress learns about true beauty in this feminine makeover of the classic tale. Featuring the voices of Pam Grier as the Empress' Nightingale and Phil Hartman as a Game Show Host. |
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| 32 | "Henny Penny" | |
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Henny Penny convinces everyone the sky is falling in this funny barnyard story. Featuring the voices of Sharon Stone as Henny Penny and Henry Kissinger as Ducky Daddles. |
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| 34 | "The Princess and the Pauper" | |
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An African-American and feminist twist on Mark Twain's story, where a princess and a poor girl switch places. Featuring the voices of Raven-Symoné as Princess Olivia and Zoe, and David Alan Grier as King Maynar. |
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| 36 | "The Snow Queen" | |
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Set in an Inuk (Inuit) setting, a girl tries to save her friend from the icy Snow Queen. Featuring the voices of Eartha Kitt as the Snow Queen and Brandon Hammond as Kai. |
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| 38 | "Robinita Hood" | |
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Set in old Puerto Rico, Robinita Hood leads her Merry Chicas to help others. Featuring the voices of Rosie Perez as Robinita Hood and Marc Anthony as Mario. |
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| 39 | "Aesop's Fables: A Whodunnit Musical" | |
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A detective in London tracks down Aesop's Fables after they are stolen. Featuring the voices of Angie Dickinson as the Detective and Jaleel White as the Boy Who Cried Wolf. |
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