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Storyteller Greek Myths DVD coming September 7

Discussion in 'Fantasy Worlds' started by dbarrie, Jun 24, 2004.

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  1. Sylinde Bren Member

    Sylinde Bren, Jul 7, 2004
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  2. SarahFraggle New Member

    Mike Gambon is the new Dumbledore. Isn't he? in the third Harry Potter? i know John Hurt is the wizard who sells the wands in the first one. Sorry if it's a bit of topic. :o
    SarahFraggle, Jul 11, 2004
    #22

  3. petrieboy Member

    The Jim Henson Hour

    Im very happy that Columbia has released all of the Storyteller episodes. The problem is, they were part of The Jim Henson Hour, which I still hope will come to dvd. I suppose they could release The Jim Henson Hour separately, with the Storyteller cut off, but that would make it the Jim Henson Half Hour and he always introduced the weekly Storyteller episode at the end of the first 1/2.

    I think releasing "The Jim Henson Hour" full series with all Storytellers would have been a more delightful choice- 4 discs would have done it. It's really a crime that we can't see those old shows again in their entirety.

    Oh... one more thing... I have a Jim Henson Hour feature videotaped called "Lighthouse Island," I could have sworn it was a Storyteller episode, but I guess it was something put on in place of a Storyteller that week. And what about all the other JHH segments like "Dog City" or "Miss Piggy Goes Hollywood"?
    petrieboy, Jul 13, 2004
    #23

  4. baby sinclair New Member

    Hmm hope this show is good. Or i'll wish i had bought tacos instead. :grouchy:
    baby sinclair, Jul 19, 2004
    #24

  5. G-MAN Active Member

    I had been looking all over the place for this, then finally I just had mom order it for me, and I just got it yesterday. A very cool series.
    G-MAN, Sep 12, 2004
    #25

  6. leliebel New Member

    I'm confused

    You're talking about american releases right?

    Because I live in the netherlands and I've had all the storyteller dvd's including greek myths for nearly a year... :confused:

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    This thread is over 2 years old :p
    leliebel, Sep 25, 2004
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  7. Fozzie Bear Moderator

    I finally found it at walmart, and they also had the Fraggle and All About Grover dvd's!
    Fozzie Bear, Sep 26, 2004
    #27

  8. edible eye New Member

    The Greek Myths were made before Jim Henson died. Not sure why Michael Gambon was cast, perhaps John Hurt was busy. :confused: Greek Myths were made for the Uk and not shown here in the good ol' USA because they were more "dark" than the original "Storyteller" series. I own them all on Vhs. Daedalus and Icarus is my favorite episode, it makes me cry everytime. Beautiful acting.
    edible eye, Oct 30, 2004
    #28

  9. Docnzhoss Active Member

    Could anyone tell me if "The Storyteller: Greek Myths" is worth $19.99? I've never seen the episodes but I found the DVD at my local Suncoast and just couldn't see myself paying that price for four episodes esp. with Palisade's Backstage Playset, Sweetums, Exclusive Animal, & mini Swedish Chef, Kermit and Bunsen to buy. I really like "The Storyteller" starring John Hurt, but I paid the same price for nine of those episodes. Any input would be appreciated.
    Docnzhoss, Oct 30, 2004
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  10. Cantus Rock New Member

    Ugh, you can't imagine the hoops I went through to get this and the original Storyteller on tape from a trader..

    Definitely worth it though. The Storyteller is probably one of the best television shows ever produced. Didn't like Greek Myths as much (how could they not use John Hurt?!), but still pretty cool stuff.
    Cantus Rock, Mar 3, 2005
    #30

  11. The Count Moderator

    Heh, if you think the Storyteller is good, you should do yourselves a treat and watch Monster Maker.
    Actually, Storyteller: Greek Myths was produced and shown on HBO in the states, heck that's how I remember watching them. Got a copy yesterday for my Greek myths professor, just need to know whether the campus has machinery to view DVD's or not.
    The Count, Mar 3, 2005
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  12. Fozzie Bear Moderator

    I got the DVD which says, "The entire series!" on it; and there's only 4 episodes. Does that count as a series? A mini-series? It's good stuff. I'd like to see Monster Maker, but don't know where or how or when or nuffin. Is it on DVD?
    Fozzie Bear, Mar 3, 2005
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  13. Cantus Rock New Member

    I guess technically its a mini-series. I don't think that there was an effort to produce more episodes, so yeah, even if it wasn't explicitly marketed as one it is a "mini" series, heh.

    As for Monster Maker, that was aired on the Jim Henson Hour, no? I think it is what I'm thinking it is, and if so, I have that episode on tape. Very good stuff.

    Oh, and hello to you too Mr. Bear, long time no see. ;)
    Cantus Rock, Mar 3, 2005
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  14. The Count Moderator

    Few points to address.
    1 Yes Monster Maker was an episode of the Jim Henson Hour. Some have said that it was released on its own on VHS back in 1991. You could talk with some of the tape traders here on the boards to get a copy.
    2 The Storyteller itself started out as the second half portion of the Jim Henson Hour itself. Though not every episode has a Storyteller second half, it was the main production developed as such.
    3 Only those four episodes were made as part of the Greek Myths subseries. Would've loved to have seen more, but it is what it is.
    Hope this helps and have a good day.
    The Count, Mar 3, 2005
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