| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Theme music composer | Diane Louie |
| Composer | Stephen James Taylor |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Carole Rosen |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Hyperion Animation Two Oceans Entertainment Group Confetti Entertainment Company HBO |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | March 12, 1995 (1995-03-12) – July 18, 2000 (2000-07-18) |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthologyanimated television series that premiered on March 12, 1995, onHBO. Narrated byRobert Guillaume, the series aired 39 episodes from 1995 to 2000.[1]
Each episode details a classic story in different cultures along multiethnic characters, which contains characters voiced by famous actors, actresses, comedians, singers, rappers, dancers, models, political activists, athletes, stunt performers, and other famous celebrities.[2]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Jack and the Beanstalk" | Bruce W. Smith | March 12, 1995 (1995-03-12)[3] | |
A retelling of the tale with an African twist. Featuring the voices of Wayne Collins as Jack, Pauletta Washington as Jack's Mother,Harry Belafonte as the Magician,Tone Loc as theGiant andJackée Harry as the Giant's wife. | ||||
| 2 | "Little Red Riding Hood" | Bruce W. Smith | March 19, 1995 (1995-03-19)[3] | |
The classic story of Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault is set in the Asian country of China, where Red Happy Coat learns that some wolves can't be trusted when she makes a delivery to her grandmother. Featuring the voices of Mai Vu as Red Happy Coat,BD Wong asBig Bad Wolf,James Hong as Baba and Mr. Sung,Amy Hill as Mother and Mrs. Oolong, Pearl Huang as Mei Li and Poa Poa andBrian Tochi as theTailor. | ||||
| 3 | "Hansel and Gretel" | Bruce W. Smith | March 26, 1995 (1995-03-26)[3] | |
The story of Brothers Grimm is set in the Latin American country of Cuba, as Hanselito and Gretelita explore a candy house where the evil witch lives. Featuring the voices of Christopher Montoya as Hanselito, Chrissy Padilla as Greteltia,Liz Torres as Delores (the Stepmother),Cheech Marin as Alberto (the Father),Rosie Perez as Susana (the Witch), andTito Larriva as Ricky Garbanzo. | ||||
| 4 | "The Emperor's New Clothes" | Bruce W. Smith | April 2, 1995 (1995-04-02)[4] | |
The classic fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen is set in Japan, where an emperor is fooled into paying two rogues named Keiji and Toshio (who are posing as tailors) to create him an outfit from the "legendary Fabric of Dreams". Featuring the voices ofGedde Watanabe as theEmperor,George Takei as Keiji,Brian Tochi as thePrince,John Wesley as theMinister,Peter Jason as theTreasurer, Denice Kumagai as Toshio, andMarcus Toji as Akira. | ||||
| 5 | "Rumpelstiltskin" | Bruce W. Smith | April 9, 1995 (1995-04-09) | |
The tale of Brothers Grimm is set in the Caribbean, with an old Jamaican twist. Featuring the voices ofJasmine Guy as Jonae,Denzel Washington asKing Omar,Robert Townsend as Rumpelstiltskin,Roscoe Lee Browne as Friar Ferdinand,Sherman Hemsley as theMiller,Rodney Kageyama as the TurbanedMerchant, Denice Kumagai as the Hat Merchant and Ross Mapletoft as Royal Servant. | ||||
| 6 | "The Frog Prince" | Bruce W. Smith | April 16, 1995 (1995-04-16) | |
The classic story of Brothers Grimm is set in the African jungle where a princess named Ebony meets afrog that was once aprince. Featuring the voices ofSinbad as the Frog Prince,Cree Summer as Princess Ebony,Jay Kenneth Johnson as the Magician,Tommy Davidson as theJester,Danny Glover as the King,LeVar Burton as theMonk,Jay Leno as Jay Frog andBranford Marsalis as Branford Frog. | ||||
| 7 | "Sleeping Beauty" | Bruce W. Smith | April 23, 1995 (1995-04-23) | |
The classic story of Charles Perrault is told with a Hispanic flavor, when Rosita is cast into a long sleep by Evelina, and later awakened by Prince Luis. Featuring the voices of Marie Barrientos as Rosita,Ricardo Montalbán as King Carlos,Lucie Arnaz as Queen Maria,Paul Rodriguez as the CourtJester,Vanessa Marquez as the six fairies,Julia Migenes asEvelina the wicked fairy,Carmen Zapata as the seventh fairy,Carlos Mencia as Poncho,Jacob Vargas as Prince Luis and Ross Mapletoft as the old man. | ||||
| 8 | "Rapunzel" | Bruce W. Smith | April 30, 1995 (1995-04-30) | |
The classic story of Brothers Grimm is set in the bayous of Louisiana, Rapunzel is taken from her parents by Zenobia the Hoodoo Diva, who seeks to make her a protege and shows her such neat tricks as voodoo dolls and shrinking her head down. Rapunzel is reluctant to do this when she sees Zenobia ishurting innocent creatures. Rapunzel soon attracts aCreole prince, who must rescue Rapunzel and reunite her with her parents, but Zenobia seeks to thwart the interloper. Featuring the voices ofTisha Campbell as Rapunzel,Whoopi Goldberg as Zenobia the Hoodoo Diva,Meshach Taylor as theWoodcutter,Hazelle Goodman as the Woodcutter's Wife,Duane Martin as the Prince,Donald Fullilove as Friend #1 andTico Wells as Friend #2. | ||||
| 9 | "The Valiant Little Tailor" | Bruce W. Smith | May 7, 1995 (1995-05-07) | |
The classic story of Brothers Grimm is set in the West African Sahel where a height-challengedtailor named Bongo sets out to prove his worth. Featuring the voices ofDavid Alan Grier as Bongo,James Earl Jones as King Dakkar,Mark Curry as Giant,Dawnn Lewis asPrincess Songe,Zakes Mokae as Mr. Babooska,Barry Shabaka Henley as Horrible-Looking Giant #1 andHugh Dane as Horrible-Looking Giant #2. | ||||
| 10 | "Cinderella" | Bruce W. Smith | May 14, 1995 (1995-05-14) | |
The classic Charles Perrault tale gets a hilarious Hispanic twist. Featuring the voices ofDaphne Zuniga as Cinderella,Liz Torres asFairy Godmother,Edward James Olmos as Rey Emiliano,Jimmy Smits as Prince Felipe,Nely Galan as Margarita,Sonia Braga as Esmeralda,Julio Oscar Mechoso as Program Hawker, andRaquel Welch as La Madrastra. | ||||
| 11 | "Beauty and the Beast" | Bruce W. Smith | May 21, 1995 (1995-05-21)[5] | |
The classic story of Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve is set in Africa, as a beauty falls in love with a beast. Featuring the voices ofVanessa Williams as the Beauty,Gregory Hines as the Beast,Debbie Allen as Precious,Terrence C. Carson as Tree andPaul Winfield as Father. | ||||
| 12 | "Snow White" | Rufus Diznee | May 28, 1995 (1995-05-28) | |
The classic story of Brothers Grimm is set in the American Southwest with a Native American twist about a beautiful young woman named White Snow, who befriends theseven mystical little men. Featuring the voices of Elaine Bilstad as White Snow, Jeri Arredando asSly Fox,Graham Greene as Chief Brown Bear,Georgina Lightning as Morning Dove,Zahn McClarnon asGray Wolf,Buffy Sainte-Marie as theSpirit in the Mirror, Marjorie Tanin as Sage Flower,Pato Hoffmann as Bright Silver,Burr DeBenning as Fool's Gold and Smelly Sulphur, Tim Sampson as Hard Jade, Jim Great Elk Waters as Rough Copper,Michael Horse as Sharp Flint, Sonny Skyhawk as Heavy Metal,[6] and Raymond Prado asFlying Eagle. | ||||
| 13 | "The Princess and the Pea" | Bruce W. Smith | June 4, 1995 (1995-06-04) | |
The classic fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen is set in Korea, when aprince must choose a bride that will please his demanding mother only to have her subjected to a test. Featuring the voices of Bianco Min as Prince Young-Ho, Karen Lew as Princess U-Lon,Keone Young as King Ahbuhji,Steve Park as I Kwan, andMargaret Cho as Queen Uhmuhni. With Heidi Ahn, Anna Choi, Esther Hyun,Deedee Magno Hall and Theresa Mullen as the other Princesses. | ||||
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | "Pinocchio" | Edward Bell | April 13, 1997 (1997-04-13)[7] | |
The 1800sCarlo Collodi tale gets set in theBarbary Coast, with Pinoak learning to be a real boy with the help of Woody Termite, Old George, and Blues Fairy. Featuring the voices ofWill Smith as Pinocchio,Chris Rock asWoody Termite,Della Reese as theBlues Fairy, Barry Douglas asRedd Fox,Franklyn Ajaye asSporty Cat,Charles S. Dutton asOld George,Garrett Morris asMr. Buzzard,Brenden Jefferson as the boy, and Rachel Guillaume as the girl. | ||||
| 15 | "Thumbelina" | Edward Bell | April 20, 1997 (1997-04-20) | |
The classic fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen is set inAmazon rainforest in Brazil. Featuring the voices of Marabina Jaimes as Mother/Shair,Rosie Perez as Thumbelina,Harvey Fierstein as Mrs. Leaperman,Bronson Pinchot as Sonny,Antonio Sabato Jr. as Mario the Butterfly,Chita Rivera as Katie the Grasshopper,Debbie Allen as Lola the Ladybug, andEdward James Olmos as El Murchielago the Bat. | ||||
| 16 | "Puss in Boots" | Edward Bell | April 27, 1997 (1997-04-27)[8] | |
The classic story of Charles Perrault gets a Hawaiian setting as a smart and mischievous cat named Puss sets out to improve the fortunes of his new master, Kuhio. Featuring the voices ofDavid Hyde Pierce as Puss,Dean Cain as Kuhio,Pat Morita as King Makahana,Ming-Na Wen as Lani, Esther Hyun as Hawaiian Woman, Jayson Kalani as Oldest Son, Burt Bulos as Middle Son/Cane Worker, Michael Hagiwara as Guardsman/Oarsman/Pineapple Worker, andKeone Young as The Giant/Kuhio's Father/Whale/Mouse. | ||||
| 17 | "The Pied Piper" | Edward Bell | May 4, 1997 (1997-05-04) | |
The Middle Ages Legend The Pied Piper teaches a lesson in keeping promises to the town of Hamelin while playing some jazz music. Featuring the voice ofWesley Snipes as the Pied Piper and music performed byRonnie Laws. The rest of the voice cast consists ofSamuel L. Jackson as theMayor of Hamelin,Grant Shaud as Toadey, Mitch Gibney as Businessman/Yuppie Man, Denice Kumagai as Mrs. Businessman/Yuppie Woman,Tico Wells as Duke of Earl/Exterminator,Ana Alicia as Duchess of Earl/Businessman's Daughter,John Ratzenberger as Hinky, andRichard Moll as Dinky. | ||||
| 18 | "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" | Edward Bell | May 11, 1997 (1997-05-11) | |
The classic story of Brothers Grimm is set with a Hispanic retelling, as twelve young princesses sneak out of their beds to dance each night away and a smitten soldier named Juan Carlos must find out where they go if he hopes to marry one of them (and not lose his head). Featuring the voices ofDaisy Fuentes as Princess Daisy, Angelines Santana as Princess Rita/Princess Marisol,Jon Secada as Juan Carlos,Héctor Elizondo as Rey Marti,Herbert Siguenza as Prince Fulanito/Andres, Rick Najera as Prince Pepito/Thug 1,Richard Montoya as Thug 2/Princely Guy, andLiz Torres as Isabel. | ||||
| 19 | "The Golden Goose" | Edward Bell | May 18, 1997 (1997-05-18) | |
In this African-American version of Brothers Grimm, lovable Simpleton is a lumberjack who shares what little he has with an old hobo, leading him to cut down a tree with a golden goose inside and soon unknowingly becoming the leader in a funny parade. Featuring the voices ofSinbad as Simpleton,Loretta Devine as the Mother,Richard Lewis as Old Beggar,James Avery as the Father,Avery Brooks as King Maximus,Vanessa Bell Calloway as Princess Katusha,Heavy D as Drexel, James Hardie as Innkeeper andFarm Hand,Phil LaMarr asMagistrate andMonk,Sugar Ray Leonard as Axel,Meagen Fay as Older Sister,Lois Foraker as Middle Sister, andSara Rue as Younger Sister. | ||||
| 20 | "The Little Mermaid" | Edward Bell | May 25, 1997 (1997-05-25) | |
The classic fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen in this Asian setting at a secret underwater kingdom, amermaid princess named Mija with herstarfish friend Nuri is allowed to see the world above the surface and falls in love with a humanprince after rescuing him. She makes a deal with asea witch that may not turn out in her favor if she doesn't win the prince's love in return. Featuring the voices ofTia Carrere as Mija, Tim Lounibos as Chow-Yun,Margaret Cho as Hul Mu Ni,Amy Hill as Ming,Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as King Young-Jin, Karen Lew as Mi Kyung, Heidi Ahn as Mi-Jin, Jeanne Mori as Michiko,Brian Tochi as Turtle Photographer/Tsui, andGedde Watanabe as Nuri. | ||||
| 21 | "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" | Edward Bell | June 1, 1997 (1997-06-01) | |
In this hilarious Jamaican version, Goldilocks has goldendreadlocks and much to learn about treating people (and bears) right. Featuring the voices ofRaven-Symoné as Goldilocks, Pauletta Washington as Miss Gruff,Marcus T. Paulk as Geoffrey,Davida Williams as Angela and School Child #1,Rickey D'Shon Collins as School Child #2,Vanessa Lee Chester as School Child #3,Lou Rawls asBat,Ben Vereen asSnake,Jenifer Lewis asBlack Widow Spider,Tone Loc as Desmond Bear (Bamikki Bandula providing his singing voice),Alfre Woodard as Winsome Bear, andDavid Alan Grier as Dudley Bear. Note: Rumpelstiltskin makes a cameo as the bus driver, while Hanselito and Gretelita make cameos during the "We're the Bears" song. | ||||
| 22 | "The Fisherman and His Wife" | Edward Bell | June 8, 1997 (1997-06-08) | |
The classic story of Brothers Grimm is set inSpain, as a simplefisherman named Jimenez is pleased with his job as he has a loving wife named Tina, when he catches a magic talking fish named Gilbert. Gilbert warns the fisherman in a song not to take this lightly, as greed only produces more greed. Featuring the voices ofEdward James Olmos as Jimenez,Julia Migenes as Tina, Rick Najera as Pig Farmer,Liz Torres as Pig Farmer's Wife,Herbert Siguenza as Prime Minister Don Rafael Manuel de la Paz Garcia,Vanessa Marquez as Female Attendant, andPaul Rodríguez as Gilbert. | ||||
| 23 | "Aladdin" | Edward Bell | June 15, 1997 (1997-06-15) | |
This version ofThe 1001 Nights takes place inChina, when Aladdin meets agenie who wishes to be a kung fu master and uses him to rescue Jade from Chang. Featuring the voices ofBD Wong as Aladdin and Genie,Joan Chen as Jade, Pearl Huang as Mother,James Hong as the Emperor,Steve Park as Dong andGeorge Takei as Chang. | ||||
| 24 | "The Elves and the Shoemaker" | Edward Bell | June 22, 1997 (1997-06-22) | |
The classic story of Brothers Grimm is reimagined with an Aztec twist, as Tizoc theshoemaker and his wife Malinahl create shoes for the emperor and Tonatiuh the Fierce. When he must make several shoes overnight or forfeit his life, he falls asleep on the job as twoelves named Coatl and Xolotl come to the rescue. Featuring the voices ofPaul Rodriguez as Tizoc,Lou Diamond Phillips as Coatl,Carlos Mencia as Xolotl,Jesse Borrego as Tonatiuh the Fierce,Wanda de Jesus as Xochitl,Liz Torres as Malinahl, Abraham Verduzco as Boy andA Martinez as the Emperor. | ||||
| 25 | "King Midas and the Golden Touch" | Edward Bell | June 29, 1997 (1997-06-29) | |
The Classical Greek Mythology The powerful king of anAfrican kingdom learns that all that glitters isn't gold when his wish to turn everything he touches into gold is granted. Featuring the voices ofBlair Underwood as King Midas,Alfonso Ribeiro as Illunga,Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly as Goldeena,John Wesley asGeneral andJennifer Holliday as the Dream Diva. | ||||
| 26 | "Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special" | Edward Bell | October 12, 1997 (1997-10-12) | |
The Traditional Nursery Rhymes Feeling unappreciated by the denizens ofNursery Rhymes Land, Gooseberg decides to go into retirement. Now a group of beloved Nursery Rhymes characters must show how much they really care before she flies the coop. Featuring the voices ofWhoopi Goldberg as the Mother,Camille Winbush as the Girl,Jimmy Smits asOld King Cole,Salt-n-Pepa as theThree Little Kittens,Regis Philbin andKathie Lee Gifford asJack and Jill,Jackée Harry asLittle Bo-Peep,Nell Carter asMary,Lauren Tom asLittle Miss Muffet,Dave Chappelle as theSpider,Robert Pastorelli as Sgt. Louie,Denzel Washington asHumpty Dumpty and theCrooked Man,George Wallace as thecow'sfarmer,Rockapella as theFive Little Pigs,Steven Wright as theBogeyman, andMarla Gibbs asOld Mother Hubbard. | ||||
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
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| 27 | "The Three Little Pigs" | Anthony Bell | June 22, 1999 (1999-06-22)[9] | |
This tale is told with a feminist twist and country music when three pigs go to Camp Piggywood and ward offBig Bad Wolfgang. Featuring the voices ofSinbad as Big Bad Wolfgang,Loretta Lynn as Deli Porkchop,Courteney Cox as Emerald Salt Pork,Sandra Oh as Breadcrumb,Tyra Banks as Barbie Q. Pepper,Julie Brown as Lottie Balogna, Brian Reddy as the TV announcer and the Security Guard, andPeter Renaday as Pig Daddy. | ||||
| 28 | "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" | Anthony Bell | July 14, 1999 (1999-07-14)[10] | |
A girl named Ali Baba must rescue her brother Cassim, and outsmart 40 thieves to save their family. Featuring the voices ofJurnee Smollett as Ali Baba,Tommy Davidson as Cassim,Marla Gibbs as Grandmother,Will Ferrell as Mamet,George Wallace as Baba Mustafa, andBruno Kirby as Great One. | ||||
| 29 | "The Bremen Town Musicians" | Anthony Bell | August 12, 1999 (1999-08-12) | |
The classic tale of Brothers Grimm is told with a country/African-American twist, as outcast barn animals Scratchmo, Chocolate, Hazel, and Miss Kitty become singers and go on their way to Bremen while encountering some criminals along the way. Featuring the voices ofGeorge Clinton as Scratchmo,Gladys Knight as Chocolate,Jenifer Lewis as Hazel,Dionne Warwick as Miss Kitty,Brent Jennings asFarmer Farouk,Marlon Wayans as Bad Bobby, andShawn Wayans as Itch. | ||||
| 30 | "The Empress' Nightingale" | Anthony Bell | September 16, 1999 (1999-09-16) | |
The classic tale of Hans Christian Andersen is given a feminine makeover when a greedy empress learns about the true meaning of beauty. Featuring the voices ofPam Grier as the Empress' Nightingale,Amy Hill as the Empress, Tim Lounibos as Fisherman/Servant,Keone Young as Butler/Watchmaker,Julyana Soelistyo as Mei-Mei/Old Woman/Child,Phil Hartman as a Game Show Host in his final role, andRobin Leach as theChamberlain. Note: This episode is dedicated in memory ofPhil Hartman. | ||||
| 31 | "The Happy Prince" | Anthony Bell | October 6, 1999 (1999-10-06) | |
Based onOscar Wilde's short story, astatue and a New York Citypigeon work together to help the poor. Featuring the voices ofEd Koch as the Happy Prince (a formermayor who is now a statue),Cyndi Lauper as Pidge,Carol Ann Susi as Third Pigeon,Candy Brown as Old Woman/Actress, Carol Kiernan as FrenchNanny and Irish Tourist, J.W. Smith as Doorman/Factory Worker, andPhil LaMarr as Second Pigeon and New Mayor. | ||||
| 32 | "Henny Penny" | Anthony Bell | November 2, 1999 (1999-11-02)[11] | |
Henny Penny convinces barnyard denizens that the sky is falling. Featuring the voices ofSharon Stone as Henny Penny,Patricia Welch as the singing voice for Henny Penny,Henry Kissinger as Ducky Daddles,Mary Hart as Lucy Goosey,Jesse Jackson as Cocky Locky,Johnnie Cochran as Foxy Woxy,Alan M. Dershowitz as Turkey Lurkey,Geraldine A. Ferraro as Merle,Rudolph W. Giuliani as Earl, andJohn McLaughlin as Wooster Rooster. | ||||
| 33 | "The Frog Princess" | Anthony Bell | January 3, 2000 (2000-01-03) | |
In this country version of a Russian fairy tale, a frog princess proves that love conquers all. Featuring the voices ofJasmine Guy as Frog Princess Lylah,Greg Kinnear as Prince Gavin,Wallace Langham as Prince Bobby/Fish,Mary Gross as Elise,Beau Bridges as King Big Daddy,Anne-Marie Johnson as Verena, andScott Thompson as Prince Rip/Rabbit. | ||||
| 34 | "The Princess and the Pauper" | Anthony Bell | February 21, 2000 (2000-02-21) | |
The classic Mark Twain novel is told with an African-American and feminist twist where aprincess named Princess Olivia and a poor girl named Zoe exchange identities. Featuring the voices ofRaven-Symoné as Princess Olivia and Zoe,David Alan Grier as King Maynard VI,Phylicia Rashad as Lady Fulton,Andre Braugher as Julian Andrews,Cleo King as Nana/Servant 2, Jeannie Elias as a Newspaper Boy/Servant 1,John Wesley as the Supreme Justice,Iqbal Theba as East Indian Driver,Michael Ralph as Peachfuzz #1/Trumpeter/Officer, Ivory Ocean as Peachfuzz #2/Sentencer, andJohn Witherspoon as Scofflaw. | ||||
| 35 | "Rip Van Winkle" | Anthony Bell | March 21, 2000 (2000-03-21)[12] | |
In this adaptation of the classic Washington Irving short story and American tall tale as a fairy tale, Vanna Van is married to a heavy metal rocker named Rip Winkle. However, Rip is asexist who prefers going on the road to nurturing Vanna's own musical skills or helping her with hearth and home. Vanna's fairy godmentor gives Rip some time to sleep on things (20 years to be exact) and he wakes up to a world where Vanna has helped change things for the better. Featuring the voices ofTom Arnold as Rip Winkle,Calista Flockhart as Vanna Van,Patricia Welch as the singing voice for Vanna,Sandra Bernhard as the Bluebird,Maya Angelou as Fairy Godmentor, Martin Grey as the Assistant and R.J., Gary Lazer as Rocky,Linda Ellerbee,Betty Friedan,Jessye Norman, andAnn Richards as the Thunder Mountain Women, andGloria Steinem as Female Narrator/Esther. | ||||
| 36 | "The Snow Queen" | Anthony Bell | April 18, 2000 (2000-04-18) | |
The classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen is anInuk setting as the Snow Queen freezes a boy's heart and takes him to her icy castle. Only his best friend, a girl with a powerful heart, can save him. Featuring the voices ofEartha Kitt as the Snow Queen, Táska Cleveland as Gerda,T'Keyah Crystal Keymah as the Grandmother and the Robber Girl,Brandon Hammond as Kai,Doug E. Doug as theRaven, andBronson Pinchot as theKiller Whale and theReindeer. | ||||
| 37 | "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" | Anthony Bell | May 16, 2000 (2000-05-16) | |
The classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen is a set of tin soldiers inspires a girl's imagination and its one-legged leader conquers all obstacles to reach a dancer toy she loves. Featuring the voices ofTisha Campbell as Goldie,En Vogue as Dolls 1 (Cindy Herron), 2 (Terry Ellis), and 3 (Maxine Jones),Savion Glover as the Dancer,Kadeem Hardison as theClown,Ruby Dee as the Grandma,Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly as Imani,Q-Tip as theTeddy Bear and theCockroach,Caroline Rhea as Spidey,Guy Torry as Hugo, Michael Andrew MacArthur as Ant/Huckster, andKim Wayans as Jackie-In-The-Box and Lulu. | ||||
| 38 | "Robinita Hood" | Anthony Bell | June 19, 2000 (2000-06-19)[13] | |
The tale of Robin Hood is told with a Latin American Hispanic feminist twist. Set in old Puerto Rico, Robinita Hood leads her band of the Merry Chicas to stop Sheriff Juan Jose del Ramon de Jamon and his minion Sir Gooey with the help of her love interest Mario. Featuring the voices ofRosie Perez as Robinita Hood,Marc Anthony asMario, Rick Najera asSheriff Juan Jose del Ramon de Jamon,Daphne Rubin-Vega asLittle Juana,Idalis DeLeón asGuillermina Scarlet, Nancy Garcia asElena Dale,Nestor Carbonell as Sir Gooey, andIan Gomez as Basilio. | ||||
| 39 | "Aesop's Fables: A Whodunit Musical" | Anthony Bell | July 18, 2000 (2000-07-18)[14] | |
Set inLondon,England, a beautifuldetective tracks downAesop's Fables which has been stolen by some Aesop characters in thiswhodunit. Featuring the voices ofAngie Dickinson as the Detective,Diahann Carroll as theCrow,Dabney Coleman asMonsieur Fox,Harvey Korman as theLion,Jaleel White asThe Boy Who Cried Wolf,Katey Sagal as theHare,Kevin Pollak as theMouse and theGrasshopper,Melanie Chartoff asGrape Fox, andRuth Brown as theTortoise and theAnt. | ||||
Most episodes ofHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child were released on VHS by Random House Home Video, and, laterHBO Home Video, but only a few episodes were released on DVD. There was one DVD with four episodes ("Pinocchio", "The Pied Piper", "The Golden Goose", and "Mother Goose: A Rapping and Rhyming Special") and one DVD with only one episode ("Robinita Hood"). In the United Kingdom, the series was released on DVD byPrism Leisure, there are four DVDs with three episodes on each.
All episodes exceptThe Emperor's New Clothes are streaming onMax in the United States.