Welcome To Tonight's Tale: A Faerie Tale Podcast
A “Faerie Tale” Podcast, hosted by Emily and Eric, two lifelong fans of faerie tales and everything related to them, delves into the world of faerie tales. In season one, they explore the 1980s series “Faerie Tale Theatre,” produced by the talented Shelley Duvall and featuring a diverse cast of actors, actresses, and pop culture icons from that era. Season two focuses on the series “Cannon Movie Tales.” Join your hosts as they delve into each production , sharing their opinions, interesting facts, and behind-the-scenes insights. Occasionally, they’ll be joined by guest cohosts and surprise special guests. So sit back, relax and WELCOME TO TONIGHT'S TALE!
Episodes
Join hosts Emily and Eric as they dive into the 1980s Cannon Movie Tales adaptation of "Sleeping Beauty," featuring special guest Leon. Together, they break down this cult-classic fantasy starring Tahnee Welch, Morgan Fairchild, Sylvia Miles, and Jane Wiedlin with a thorough, scene-by-scene recap.
Stick around after the recap for an exclusive interview with director David Irving (Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, The Emperor's New C...
Join hosts Emily and Eric—alongside special guest cohost Brandon—as they take a deep dive into 1987’s Beauty and the Beast. Starring Rebecca De Mornay and John Savage, this Cannon Movie Tales production gets the full breakdown! Tune in for an in-depth analysis, fun behind-the-scenes trivia, and a comparison between this cult classic and the original French fairytale.
On tonight's episode, hosts Emily and Eric welcome special guest Melina to analyze "Red Riding Hood" from the 1980s anthology Cannon Movie Tales. Following a detailed, scene-by-scene recap of the film—starring Amelia Shankley, Rocco Sisto, Craig T. Nelson, and Isabella Rossellini—the team presents an exclusive interview with Rocco Sisto. The actor, who portrayed "Dagger" the wolf, shares his behind-the-scenes memor...
Your hosts Emily and Eric are back for the PREMIERE of Season2! They are joined by special guest cohost Derek as they dive into the 1987 “Cannon Movie Tales” film "Rumpelstiltskin," starring Amy Irving and Billy Barty. Join your hosts as they analyze the movie, share fun behind-the-scenes trivia, and compare this cult classic to the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
Coming Soon: Season 2 drops Memorial Day (5/25)!
We’re celebrating our 3-year anniversary, as well as the anniversary of our Season 1 premiere, by diving into the iconic 80s series "Cannon Movie Tales." Join hosts Emily & Eric plus a lineup of fabulous guest co-hosts—both new and returning!
In this BRAND NEW BONUS EPISODE, Emily and Eric have an in-depth follow-up interview with Fred Fuchs, one of the original producers of the series. They were able to ask him all of our burning questions about developing the beloved series “Faerie Tale Theatre,” working alongside Shelley Duvall, and anything else you (fans of the series) may have been curious about over the years.
In this BRAND NEW BONUS EPISODE, Emily and Eric have an in-depth follow-up interview with Bridget Terry, one of the original producers of the series. They were able to ask her all of our burning questions about developing the beloved series “Faerie Tale Theatre,” working alongside Shelley Duvall, and anything else you (fans of the series) may have been curious about over the years.
For tonight's tale, Emily and Eric are joined by special guest Melina and Doug as they deep dive into the episode "Thumbelina" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Carrie Fisher, William Katt and Burgess Meredith. After our hosts, deep dive into the episode and recap scene-by-scene, there will be a special interview with Fred Fuchs, one of the original producers of "Faerie Tale Theatre," who provides some fun behin...
For tonight's tale, Emily and Eric are joined by special guests Niels and Cyndy as they deep dive into the episode "Thumbelina" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Billy Crystal, Jeff Goldblum and Valerie Perrine. After our hosts deep dive into the episode and recap scene-by-scene, there will be a special interview with Bridget Terry, one of the original producers of "Faerie Tale Theatre," who provides some fun be...
For tonight's tale, Emily and Eric are joined by special guest Ashley as they deep dive into the episode "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Elizabeth McGovern, Vanessa Redgrave and Rex Smith. Take a journey with your hosts through the enchanted forest as they explore all facets of this episode and then venture into the cottage as they provide some fun behind the scenes informatio...
Eric & Emily, your hosts, are joined by special guests Caitlin, April and Lara as they recap and react to the episode "The Snow Queen" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Lee Remick, Melissa Gilbert and Lance Kerwin. Join your hosts as they dive deep into the episode scene by scene and compare it to the original tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
For tonight's tale, Emily and Eric are joined by special guests Doug and Jordan as they deep dive into the episode "Sleeping Beauty" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Christopher Reeve, Bernadette Peters & Beverly D'Angelo. Take a journey with your hosts through the enchanted forest as they explore all facets of this episode and then venture through the castle as they provide some fun behind the scenes infor...
Join your hosts Emily and Eric along with special guest Julia as they discuss the episode "Rumpelstiltskin" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre" starring Shelley Duvall, Hervé Villechaize and Ned Beatty. Take a tour of the king's castle with your hosts as they dissect the episode scene by scene, then venture into the forbidden forest as they discuss their reactions and insights regarding the episode and the original tale by ...
For tonight's tale, Emily and Eric are joined by special guest Ryan as they deep dive into the episode "Rip Van Winkle" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Harry Dean Stanton & Talia Shire. Follow us along the path through the woods as we explore all facets of this episode and then venture on a journey with us along the Hudson River Valley as we provide some fun behind the scenes information about the making o...
Emily & Eric are joined by special guests Doug and Derek as they deep dive into the episode "Rapunzel" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Shelley Duvall, Jeff Bridges and Gena Rowlands. Featuring Melina for a special tribute intro honoring the late Gena Rowlands.
Take a journey with your hosts through the witch's garden as they explore all facets of this episode and then climb the tower as they provide some ...
For tonight's tale, Emily and Eric are joined by special guest Liz as they deep dive into the episode "Puss in Boots" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Gregory Hines Ben Vereen, Alfre Woodard and Brock Peters. Take a journey with us along the path to the miller's house as we explore all facets of this episode and then venture to the ogre's castle as we provide some fun behind the scenes information about the ma...
Join your hosts Emily and Eric, along with special guest Derek, while they discuss the episode "The Princess Who Had Never Laughed" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre" starring Ellen Barkin, Howard Hesseman, and Howie Mendel. Come along for the ride as they deep dive into the episode as they go scene by scene and also provide some fun behind the scenes info. They will then discuss some differences between the original text ...
Eric & Emily, your hosts, are joined by special guest Caitlin as they recap and react to the episode "Princess and the Pea" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Liza Minelli, Tom Conti and Beatrice Straight. Join your hosts as they dive deep into the episode scene by scene and compare it to the original tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
For tonight's tale, Emily and Eric are joined by special guests Liz and Doug as they deep dive into the episode "Pinocchio" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Paul Reubens, Carl Reiner and Lanie Kazan. Take a journey with us on a tour through Geppetto's workshop as we explore all facets of this episode and then venture through the Italian piazza as we provide some fun behind the scenes information about the makin...
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