These stories, voiced by legends like June Foray and Edward Everett
Horton, twist traditional tales with modern irony, sarcasm, and
absurdity
Fractured Fairy Tales
are humorous, animated reimaginings of classic fairy tales, famously featured as segments in The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show
starting in 1959. These stories, voiced by legends like June Foray and
Edward Everett Horton, twist traditional tales with modern irony,
sarcasm, and absurdity. Episodes can be viewed on platforms like
YouTube.This video features a classic Fractured Fairy Tales episode:
Key details about the show:
- Original Run/Style: The show, originally airing on November 1, 1959, features quick-witted, satirical retellings aimed at both children and adults.
- Characters/Voice Talent:The series featured the voices of Edward Everett Horton (narrator), June Foray, and Daws Butler.
- Plots: Famous episodes include The Prince and the Popper, Little Fred Riding Hood, and The Ugly Almond Duckling.
- Other Versions: The concept has expanded into children's literature, with popular, modern "fractured" books like The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!.
Examples of episodes and themes:
- "The King and the Witch"
- "Potter's Luck"
- "Red White"
- "Cutie and the Beast"
- "Sleeping Beauty - 100 Years Later"
You can watch segments from Fractured Fairy Tales on YouTube.
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