Season 1 Plot
Alan Crofoot was the programmes host, introducing four parts in each episode. In the first part (Teletune) he narrated a fantasy story. In the second part (Port of Call) he presented films about children and events in other countries. The third part (Bag of Tricks) featured magic that was performed by Crofoot himself. And in the fourth part (Animal Farm) he told stories, that included characters such as Rupert the cat, Bessie the bunny and Kookie the kitten, all in a miniature farm/barnyard setting.
Mr. Piper Season 1 aired on January 1st, 1963.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Ahmed the Merchant
2. Ali Baba
Ali Baba is a poor man who stumbles across the hidden treasure cave of the 40 Thieves and uses the treasure to help himself and his wife. Troubles involving his greedy brother and the 40 Thieves threaten to take away the new-found wealth for Ali Baba and his wife.
3. Brave Molly
Molly and her two sisters are traveling when they come across the home of a giant. Quick-witted Molly is able to outsmart the giant to save her sisters as well as the captured queen.
4. Hansel and Gretel
5. Hassan the Simple
6. Hasty and the Princess
A simple country boy tries to win the hand of the lovely princess by trying to complete the tasks assigned by her father, the King. With the aid of the animal friends he has aided on his travels, our hero is able to complete the tasks and prove his worthiness for the princess.
7. The Kindhearted Girl
8. The Magic Horn
9. The Proud Princess
10. Story of the Three Soldiers
11. The Three Brothers
12. The Three Sisters
13. The Tin Soldier
14. The Wild Swans
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