Series·2001·A·1 season

Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola

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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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Tales Around the TableE1 · 30 min

Tomie shows viewers around his studio table. Guest storytellers: Mary Sue Milliken and Sue Feniger.

Where Do You Get Ideas?E2 · 30 min

Tomie tells us about his idea drawer. Guest storyteller: J.T. Steiny

What's a Story?E3 · 30 min

Tomie offers two drawing - a beginning and an ending. Guest storyteller: Ed Eyth

Stories for MyselfE4 · 30 min

Tomie shows us his sketchbook, a visual journal. Guest storyteller: Alexandra Nichita

Food as StorytellingE5 · 30 min

Tomie fries up his famous Popeye. Guest storyteller: Mary Ann Esposito

That's a Story?!E6 · 30 min

Tomie shows how a collection of souvenirs tells a story. Guest storyteller: Charlotte Bird

Getting StartedE7 · 30 min

Tomie suggests ways to get started. Guest storyteller: Art Clokey

CharacterE8 · 30 min

Tomie shows how visual traits help to define a character. Guest storytellers: Bill Barretta and Pepe the King Prawn

SettingE9 · 30 min

Tomie discusses how changing the setting changes the story. Guest storyteller: John Iacovelli

Point of ViewE10 · 30 min

Tomie takes a look at perspective. Guest storyteller: John E. Barrett

Performance as StorytellingE11 · 30 min

Tomie talks about assuming a character’s voice & mannerisms. Guest storyteller: Martie Barylick

Every Picture Tells a StoryE12 · 30 min

Tomie talks about the story behind one of his paintings. Guest storyteller: Lotus Do Brooks

Making Sense of Our World Through StoriesE13 · 30 min

Tomie encourages kids to draw or make up stories to deal with emotions. Guest storyteller: Jane Yolen

Taking a ChanceE14 · 30 min

Tomie tells and shows the origins of his first chapter book. Guest storyteller: Frank Oz

Finding Your AudienceE15 · 30 min

Tomie talks about how stories and artwork change when they are shared with an audience. Guest storyteller: John Carney

FunnyE16 · 30 min

Tomie explains the comedy rule of three. Guest storyteller: Bill Larkin

ScaryE17 · 30 min

Tomie shows how different techniques can create a scary scene. Guest storyteller: David Barrington-Holt

Moods: Happy/SadE18 · 30 min

Tomie shows how a few lines can change the mood of a face. Guest storyteller: Natalie McMaster

HistoryE19 · 30 min

Tomie explains what a time capsule is. Guest storyteller: Victor Finkel

MusicE20 · 30 min

Gabe plays guitar riffs for Tomie that correspond to different moods. Guest storyteller: Dave Kinnoin

Make Believe StoriesE21 · 30 min

Tomie is doodling. Guest storyteller: Doug Chiang

Real StoriesE22 · 30 min

Tomie talks about how family photos can inspire stories. Guest storyteller: Chris Connelly

More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - VersionsE23 · 30 min

Tomie talks about the different ways you can tell a story. Guest storyteller: Savage Steve Holland

More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - TechniquesE24 · 30 min

Tomie shows his Cornell boxes, using a different technique of art to tell a story. Guest storyteller: Sule Greg Wilson

Putting Heart Into Your StoryE25 · 30 min

Tomie talks about putting warmth, feeling, and emotion into a story. Guest storytellers: Kermit the Frog and Rizzo the Rat

CollaborationE26 · 30 min

Tomie talks about collaboration. Guest storytellers: Stephen Holman and Josephine Huang

Featuring

Cast

7 credited

Tomie DePaola
Tomie DePaolahimself
John E. Kennedy
John E. KennedyGabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon
Bill Barretta
Bill BarrettaStrega Nona
Julianne Buescher
Julianne BuescherBambolona / Wesel
James Murray
James MurrayRabbit
Alison Mork
Alison Mork
Isaiah Griffin
Isaiah GriffinTomie in "26 Fairmount Avenue"

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