Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series that premiered March 26, 1995, on HBO. Narrated by Robert Guillaume, the series aired 39 episodes from 1995 to 2000, and is currently airing on the HBO Family digital cable television channel in the United States since 1999.
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Episode 1 - Pinocchio
Release Date: 1997-04-13An African-American accented "Pinocchio" features the voice of Will Smith as the wooden boy and Charles S. Dutton as his human papa, the toymaker Ol' George. Other voice talent: Chris Rock and Della Reese.
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Episode 2 - Thumbelina
Release Date: 1997-04-20"Thumbelina" (voice of Rosie Perez) embarks on a handful of adventures in the South American rain forest. Other voice talent includes Harvey Fierstein (Mrs. Leaperman), Chita Rivera (Katy) and Antonio Sabato Jr. (Mario).
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Episode 3 - Puss in Boots
Release Date: 1997-04-27Set in a Hawaiian village, David Hyde Pierce gives voice to "Puss in Boots," and Dean Cain does the vocals of a troubled young prince who seeks his help. Also: Pat Morita as King Makahana.
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Episode 4 - The Pied Piper
Release Date: 1997-05-04"The Pied Piper" is a saxophone-tooting stranger (music by Ronnie Laws) who blows into town and rids it of rats. When the mayor refuses to pay the piper, he changes his tune and works his spell on the village children.
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Episode 5 - The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Release Date: 1997-05-11In "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," a shy young man (voice of Jon Secada) falls for a beautiful royal (Daisy Fuentes) who's closely watched by her overprotective father (Hector Elizondo).
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Episode 6 - The Golden Goose
Release Date: 1997-05-18"The Golden Goose" that lays the golden eggs runs afoul of a town full of greedy inhabitants. Features the voice talent of Richard Lewis (The Beggar), Loretta Devine (Mother) and Sinbad (Simpleton).
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Episode 7 - The Little Mermaid
Release Date: 1997-05-25 -
Episode 8 - Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Release Date: 1997-06-01 -
Episode 9 - The Fisherman and His Wife
Release Date: 1997-06-08 -
Episode 10 - Aladdin
Release Date: 1997-06-15 -
Episode 11 - The Shoemaker and the Elves
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Episode 12 - King Midas and the Golden Touch
Release Date: 1997-06-29An African monarch (voice of Blair Underwood) learns what is truly precious in life in “King Midas and the Golden Touch.” Other voice talent includes Alfonso Ribeiro (Kephra) and Jennifer Holliday (Dream Diva).
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Episode 13 - Mother Goose: A Rappin' & Rhymin' Special
Release Date: 1997-07-06