Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series 1982–1987) brings to life twenty-six of the most magical fairy tales of all time. Directed by such masters of cinema as Tim Burton and Francis Ford Coppola, and star-powered by Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Mick Jagger, James Earl Jones, Howie Mandel, Christopher Reeve, Susan Sarandon and more, this collection is an unparalleled treasury of best-loved tales of enchantment, adventure and wonder.
FAERIE TALE THEATRE: Parents need to know that Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre is an award-winning series in which accomplished actors and actresses act out adaptations of well-known fairy tales such as "The Frog Prince," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Hansel and Gretel." Because every story is different and the live-action format can make precarious scenes seem even scarier than usual, this is a real know-your-kid situation. Some stories deal with threatening themes (vindictive stepmothers, baking kids in an oven, and a grandmother-eating wolf, for instance), weapons are visible, and magic is used as a weapon. Many of the tales offer lessons about positive traits such as honesty and humility. The show's dated special effects and elaborate costumes and sets might not be an instant hit with kids more attuned to CGI, but this superb series is quality entertainment for the whole family. SOURCE: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/shelley-duvalls-faerie-tale-theatre