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January 1, 1963

Season 1

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.

01. Ahmed the Merchant

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January 1, 1963

02. 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.

January 8, 1963

03. 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.

January 15, 1963

04. Hansel and Gretel

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January 22, 1963

05. Hassan the Simple

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January 29, 1963

06. 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.

February 5, 1963

07. The Kindhearted Girl

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February 12, 1963

08. The Magic Horn

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February 19, 1963

09. The Proud Princess

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February 26, 1963

10. Story of the Three Soldiers

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March 5, 1963

11. The Three Brothers

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March 12, 1963

12. The Three Sisters

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March 19, 1963

13. The Tin Soldier

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March 28, 1963

14. The Wild Swans

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April 5, 1963