Thanks so much for posting this. When I was told about James Earl Jones's death today, I said, "Well, my favorite thing he did was a PBS series that my kids and I watched, called _Long Ago and Far Away_." Rest in Peace, Mr. Jones.
Does anyone in the UK remember a similar show where in each episode, live actors would do an introduction of the story by gazing in to a mirror. Each episode featured two stories, each animated but with varying styles. Though the first episode never had an epilogue for the actor featured.
Oh that's right, I hadn't thought of that. I suppose it could've been made before then, since the film itself doesn't provide a date, but you're probably right. Either way, it's a gorgeous bit of animation.
Rest in Peace sir!! Thank you for being an amazing part of my childhood with this magical series.
You just don’t see these kinds of shows anymore. What a blessing to see this again... thank you.
Thanks so much for posting this. When I was told about James Earl Jones's death today, I said, "Well, my favorite thing he did was a PBS series that my kids and I watched, called _Long Ago and Far Away_." Rest in Peace, Mr. Jones.
Thank you for posting. This program had great stories and James Earl Jones!
Thank you SO much for posting this! One of my absolute favorite childhood memories!
Thank you so much for posting this. PBS needs to show them again.
Rest In Peace James Earl Jones!
R.I.P., James Earl Jones.
When I was 4, I went as the dragon for Halloween. I think we've still got the mask, and I kept the cape for years.
Best show ever!
RIP James Earl Jones (1931 - 2024) 😢
Does anyone in the UK remember a similar show where in each episode, live actors would do an introduction of the story by gazing in to a mirror. Each episode featured two stories, each animated but with varying styles. Though the first episode never had an epilogue for the actor featured.
This is the work of the maestro of Czech animation, Jiri Trnka, I'd stake my life on it!
Hard to tell, Trnka died in '69. This could've been someone who worked under him.
Oh that's right, I hadn't thought of that. I suppose it could've been made before then, since the film itself doesn't provide a date, but you're probably right. Either way, it's a gorgeous bit of animation.
***** Czechoslovakia has had a long history in stop-motion puppet animation that surpassed even Trnka's efforts.