Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola
4
2001
Family
, Kids
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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- Cast：
- John E. Kennedy , Bill Barretta , Julianne Buescher , James Murray , Alison Mork
Episode 26 : Collaboration
September. 11,2001
Tomie talks about collaboration. Guest storytellers: Stephen Holman and Josephine Huang
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Episode 25 : Putting Heart Into Your Story
September. 10,2001
Tomie talks about putting warmth, feeling, and emotion into a story. Guest storytellers: Kermit the Frog and Rizzo the Rat
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Episode 24 : More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - Techniques
September. 07,2001
Tomie shows his Cornell boxes, using a different technique of art to tell a story. Guest storyteller: Sule Greg Wilson
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Episode 23 : More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - Versions
September. 06,2001
Tomie talks about the different ways you can tell a story. Guest storyteller: Savage Steve Holland
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Episode 22 : Real Stories
September. 05,2001
Tomie talks about how family photos can inspire stories. Guest storyteller: Chris Connelly
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Episode 21 : Make Believe Stories
September. 04,2001
Tomie is doodling. Guest storyteller: Doug Chiang
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Episode 20 : Music
August. 31,2001
Gabe plays guitar riffs for Tomie that correspond to different moods. Guest storyteller: Dave Kinnoin
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Episode 19 : History
August. 30,2001
Tomie explains what a time capsule is. Guest storyteller: Victor Finkel
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Episode 18 : Moods: Happy/Sad
August. 29,2001
Tomie shows how a few lines can change the mood of a face. Guest storyteller: Natalie McMaster
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Episode 17 : Scary
August. 28,2001
Tomie shows how different techniques can create a scary scene. Guest storyteller: David Barrington-Holt
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Episode 16 : Funny
August. 27,2001
Tomie explains the comedy rule of three. Guest storyteller: Bill Larkin
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Episode 15 : Finding Your Audience
August. 24,2001
Tomie talks about how stories and artwork change when they are shared with an audience. Guest storyteller: John Carney
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Episode 14 : Taking a Chance
August. 23,2001
Tomie tells and shows the origins of his first chapter book. Guest storyteller: Frank Oz
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Episode 13 : Making Sense of Our World Through Stories
August. 22,2001
Tomie encourages kids to draw or make up stories to deal with emotions. Guest storyteller: Jane Yolen
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Episode 12 : Every Picture Tells a Story
August. 21,2001
Tomie talks about the story behind one of his paintings. Guest storyteller: Lotus Do Brooks
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Episode 11 : Performance as Storytelling
August. 20,2001
Tomie talks about assuming a character’s voice & mannerisms. Guest storyteller: Martie Barylick
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Episode 10 : Point of View
August. 17,2001
Tomie takes a look at perspective. Guest storyteller: John E. Barrett
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Episode 9 : Setting
August. 16,2001
Tomie discusses how changing the setting changes the story. Guest storyteller: John Iacovelli
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Episode 8 : Character
August. 15,2001
Tomie shows how visual traits help to define a character. Guest storytellers: Bill Barretta and Pepe the King Prawn
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Episode 7 : Getting Started
August. 14,2001
Tomie suggests ways to get started. Guest storyteller: Art Clokey
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Episode 6 : That's a Story?!
August. 13,2001
Tomie shows how a collection of souvenirs tells a story. Guest storyteller: Charlotte Bird
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Episode 5 : Food as Storytelling
August. 10,2001
Tomie fries up his famous Popeye. Guest storyteller: Mary Ann Esposito
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Episode 4 : Stories for Myself
August. 09,2001
Tomie shows us his sketchbook, a visual journal. Guest storyteller: Alexandra Nichita
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Episode 3 : What's a Story?
August. 08,2001
Tomie offers two drawing - a beginning and an ending. Guest storyteller: Ed Eyth
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Episode 2 : Where Do You Get Ideas?
August. 07,2001
Tomie tells us about his idea drawer. Guest storyteller: J.T. Steiny
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Episode 1 : Tales Around the Table
August. 06,2001
Tomie shows viewers around his studio table. Guest storytellers: Mary Sue Milliken and Sue Feniger.
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