Long Ago and Far Away (1989) is a animation, drama, family web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Long Ago and Far Away online in HD.
Long Ago and Far Away — Storyline
Long Ago and Far Away is a TV series that aired on PBS Television from 1989 to 1993. It was created by WGBH, a public television broadcast service located in Boston, Massachusetts. WGBH is a member of PBS, which allowed for this TV series to be viewed on various other PBS stations.
Each episode began with host James Earl Jones sitting in a chair in a room with a table, lamp and window. The walls were blue with white dots in order to make it appear as if these living room items were sitting out in space.
James Earl Jones talks during the short opening section, then acts as narrator for the balance of an episode. This series, aimed at children aged six to nine years old, presents stories based on traditional fairy tales. A number of presentation methods were used to tell these stories, with stop motion animation, live-action or cel animation being used depending on the episode.
Long Ago and Far Away also featured a number of guest narrators including: Tammy Grimes, Kim Loughran, David Suchet, and Mia Farrow.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: James Earl Jones, Tammy Grimes, Kim Loughran, David Suchet, Mia Farrow
Long Ago and Far Away — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1989-02-11 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 35 |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, Family |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (2 votes) |
Long Ago and Far Away — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1989-02-11) — A piper rids a town of rats.
- E2: The Reluctant Dragon (1990-01-01) — A boy befriends a peaceable dragon.
- E3: Abel's Island (1990-09-08) — A mouse is stranded on an isolated island.
- E4: Happy Circus (1989-01-01) — 3 Tales in clay animation
- E5: Hungarian Folk Tales (1989-01-01) — Three animated stories. Janko Raven; Plinko; The Hedgehog
- E6: The Talking Parcel – Pt.1 (1981-01-01) — Penelope finds a parrot.
- E7: The Talking Parcel – Pt.2 (1989-01-01) — Penelope and Parrot travel.
- E8: Svatohor (1989-01-01) — A hunter tries to save the czar and wed his daughter.
- E9: The Sleeping Princess (1989-01-01) — An evil fairy bewitches a princess.
- E10: As Long as He Can Count the Cows (1989-01-01) — A schoolboy needs eyeglasses.
- E11: The Man Who Planted Trees (1989-01-01) — A shepherd sows a forest.
- E12: The Silver Cornet (1989-01-01) — A boy yearns to play the cornet.
- E13: Bill & Bunny (1989-01-01) — A boy learns his sister is autistic.
- E14: Frog and Toad Are Friends (1989-01-01) — Frog and Toad find adventure.
- E15: Frog and Toad Together (1981-01-01) — A leggy green frog and a squat green toad share adventures together.
Season 2
- E1: Beauty & the Beast (1990-01-01) — A beauty agrees to live in a beast's castle.
- E2: Noah's Ark (1990-01-01) — God commands Noah to build an ark. Animated.
- E3: Rarg (1990-01-01) — People discover they exist in a man's dream.
- E4: Circus Dreams (1990-01-01) — Three tales in clay animation. Circus Dream – by Franck Flanquart and Pierre Scarella; The Elephant and the Whale – by Jacques-Remy Girerd; Timber the Woodsman – by Alexandre Fletc
- E5: More Hungarian Folk Tales (1990-01-01) — The Poor Man’s Vineyard; First the Dance, Then the Feast; The Wandering of the Needle, the Dog, the Egg, and the Rooster; The Astronomer, the Thief, the Hunter, and the Tailor
- E6: The Boy in the Oak Tree (1990-01-01) — A boy refuses to eat peas.
- E7: Oh, Mr. Toad! – Pt.1 (1990-01-01) — Weasels capture Toad Hall.
- E8: Oh, Mr. Toad! – Pt. 2 (1990-01-01) — Friends help Toad save his house.
- E9: Bill the Minder (1990-02-04) — Bill babysits his cousins.
Season 3
- E1: The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship – Pt.1 (1991-01-01) — A Czar declares that whoever makes him a ship that could sail through the air would marry his daughter.
- E2: The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship – Pt.2 (1991-01-01) — Pytor may die.
- E3: The Emperor's New Clothes (1991-01-01) — A child shames a vain ruler.
- E4: Uncle Elephant (1991-01-01) — A young elephant goes to live with his eccentric uncle when his parents are lost at sea.
- E5: Jazztime Tale (1991-01-01) — Two girls become friends in 1919 Harlem.
- E6: Merlin and the Dragons (1991-01-01) — Merlin tells King Arthur a tale.
- E7: Pegasus the Flying Horse (1991-01-01) — A winged horse gains immortality.
- E8: The Wind in the Willows (1991-01-01) — Elderly Badger, unworldly Mole and brave Rat repeatedly save reckless Toad from misadventures stemming from his infatuation with cars. In puppet animation.
Season 4
- E1: Nightingale (1992-01-01) — An emperor learns a lesson from a tiny bird.
- E2: Mouse Soup (1992-01-01) — A mouse's tales distract a hungry weasel.
- E3: The Talking Eggs (1992-01-01) — Magic transforms poor siblings' lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Long Ago and Far Away have? 4 season(s) with 35 episodes.
Where can I watch Long Ago and Far Away? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
