Mr. Piper
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.
- 1960-1963
- 1 season
- Animation, Family
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1963
Episode 1
Mr. Piper and the Story of Ali Baba
6 mins
Mr. Piper tells the story of Ali Baba.
Episode 2
Mr. Piper and the Story of Brave Molly
6 mins
This is the story of Molly Whuppie and the Double Faced Giant in which 3 young orphaned sisters set out to make their fortune & wind up in a house whose inhabitants include a giant, his daughters, & a housekeeper who in reality is a queen.
Episode 6
Mr. Piper and the Story of Hasty and the Princess
A boy leaves his farm to travel the kingdom for adventures. Along the way he shows kindness to others. He arrives at the castle and is given three tasks to complete by the king to marry the princess. Will Hasty complete the tasks?
Episode 7
Mr. Piper and the Story of the Kindhearted Girl
A kindhearted girl is sent into the woods by her wicked stepmother for a needle and some thread. On her journey she makes some friends, but the needle and thread are at the house of her aunt, who is a child-eating witch. Will she survive?
Episode 8
Mr. Piper and the Story of the Magic Horn
Peter meets an old woman and trades all his belongings for a horn. After many failed attempts to make a living with his horn, he gives it just one last try when he interviews to be a shepherd. Only then does he learn the magic of his horn.
Episode 9
Mr. Piper and the Story of the Three Sisters
This English Cinderella tale better known as Cap O' Rushes focuses on one of 3 rich daughters who is cast out from her home, disguises her identity and falls in love with a wealthy man who later seeks her whereabouts.
Episode 10
Mr. Piper and the Story of the Proud Princess
The story is based on a prince how tries to woo the princess with many gifts. Though unknown to the prince is the true natal of the princess, who is rude and mean. So, the prince disguises himself as a servant to get to know her or close to her. It's theme is to see the beauty with in.
Episode 12
Mr. Piper and the Story of Ahmed the Merchant
Tue, Sep 10, 1963
From a far off Eastern land, quick to anger Ahmed is transporting a cumbersome chest of tea atop Jafar his donkey. Trouble ensues not only with the chest and the donkey but with Karim the thief as well.
Episode 13
Mr. Piper and the Story of Hansel and Gretel
Episode 14
Mr. Piper and the Story of the Wild Swans
Tue, Sep 10, 1963
Episode 15
Mr. Piper and the Story of the Tin Soldier
Tue, Sep 10, 1963
The Steadfast Tin Soldier and Ballerina wish eternal love together but trials and tribulations come first.
Episode 16
Mr. Piper and the Story of the Three Brothers
Tue, Sep 10, 1963
Episode 17
Mr. Piper and the Story of Hassan the Simple
Episode 18