Shirley Temple's Storybook facts for kids
Shirley Temple's Storybook was a popular TV show hosted by the famous actress Shirley Temple. The show brought classic fairy tales and children's stories to life. It first aired on NBC in 1958, with 16 episodes in its first season. Most of these were in black and white.
Later, the show returned for a second season in 1960. This time, it was called The Shirley Temple Show and had 25 colorful episodes. Besides well-known children's tales, it also featured some stories for older viewers. Famous actors like Charlton Heston and Elsa Lanchester appeared on the show. In 1961, the series was even nominated for an Emmy Award for being an "Outstanding Children's Program." Many episodes have been released on video and DVD, so new generations can still enjoy them!
Season 1: Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958)
The first season of the show featured many beloved stories. Shirley Temple herself often introduced the episodes. Some episodes were even shown in color, which was quite new for TV at the time!
| Episode Number | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | "Beauty and the Beast" | January 12, 1958 | Starring Charlton Heston and Claire Bloom. |
| 1-2 | "Rumpelstiltskin" | February 2, 1958 | |
| 1-3 | "The Nightingale" | February 18, 1958 | |
| 1-4 | "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" | March 5, 1958 | Based on a story by Washington Irving; starring Shirley Temple and Boris Karloff. |
| 1-5 | "Dick Whittington and His Cat" | March 23, 1958 | |
| 1-6 | "The Land of Green Ginger" | April 18, 1958 | |
| 1-7 | "Rip Van Winkle" | May 6, 1958 | Based on a story by Washington Irving; starring E.G. Marshall and Billy Barty. |
| 1-8 | "The Sleeping Beauty" | June 8, 1958 | |
| 1-9 | "The Little Lame Prince" | July 15, 1958 | |
| 1-10 | "The Magic Fishbone" | August 19, 1958 | |
| 1-11 | "The Wild Swans" | September 12, 1958 | |
| 1-12 | "Hiawatha" | October 13, 1958 | |
| 1-13 | "Rapunzel" | October 27, 1958 | |
| 1-14 | "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves" | November 12, 1958 | |
| 1-15 | "The Emperor's New Clothes" | November 25, 1958 | Based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen; starring Sebastian Cabot, Pernell Roberts, and Eli Wallach. |
| 1-16 | "Mother Goose" | December 21, 1958 | Shirley Temple's three children made their TV acting debuts in this episode, alongside Elsa Lanchester and Shirley Temple. |
Season 2: The Shirley Temple Show (1960-1961)
The second season brought even more stories to the screen. All episodes in this season were shown in color, making them even more vibrant and exciting for viewers.
| Episode Number | Episode Title | Original Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | "The Land of Oz" | September 18, 1960 |
| 2-2 | "Kim" | September 25, 1960 |
| 2-3 | "Winnie-the-Pooh" | October 2, 1960 |
| 2-4 | "Tom and Huck" | October 9, 1960 |
| 2-5 | "Madeline" | October 16, 1960 |
| 2-6 | "Little Men" | October 23, 1960 |
| 2-7 | "The Prince and the Pauper" | October 30, 1960 |
| 2-8 | "Emmy Lou" | November 6, 1960 |
| 2-9 | "The Reluctant Dragon" | November 13, 1960 |
| 2-10 | "The Black Arrow" | November 27, 1960 |
| 2-11 | "The Indian Captive" | December 4, 1960 |
| 2-12 | "The House of Seven Gables" | December 11, 1960 |
| 2-13 | "The Black Sheep" | December 18, 1960 |
| 2-14 | "Babes in Toyland" | December 25, 1960 |
| 2-15 | "Pippi Longstocking" | January 8, 1961 |
| 2-16 | "King Midas" | January 15, 1961 |
| 2-17 | "Rebel Gun" | January 22, 1961 |
| 2-18 | "The Terrible Clockman" | January 29, 1961 |
| 2-19 | "The Fawn" | February 5, 1961 |
| 2-20 | "Onawandah" | February 12, 1961 |
| 2-21 | "The Return of Long John Silver" | February 19, 1961 |
| 2-22 | "The Little Mermaid" | March 5, 1961 |
| 2-23 | "The Peg-leg Pirate of Sulu" | March 12, 1961 |
| 2-24 | "The Princess and the Goblins" | March 19, 1961 |
| 2-25 | "Two for the Road" | July 16, 1961 |
