Is Shirley Temple's Storybook coming back?
Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958–1960) — drama · family · fantasy on NBC
About Shirley Temple's Storybook
No — Shirley Temple's Storybook ended on November 13, 1960, on NBC. The show aired its final episode that day after two seasons and a total of 41 episodes. It was a beloved series that brought Shirley Temple back into the spotlight as an adult, with her serving as the narrator and sometimes acting in fairy-tale adaptations.
Shirley Temple's Storybook was a family-oriented television series that first premiered on January 12, 1958. The show featured Shirley Temple introducing and sometimes acting in stories that were often based on fairy tales. It aimed to entertain and enchant viewers by presenting classic stories with a nostalgic touch, highlighting Shirley Temple's return to television and her childhood movies like Wee Willie Winkie and Heidi, which were showcased on the program.
The show starred Shirley Temple as the host and storyteller.
Shirley Temple's Storybook episode schedule
10 aired
Aired · 10
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 1960 | S2·E9 | The Reluctant Dragon |
| September 18, 1960 | S2·E1 | The Land of Oz |
| November 12, 1958 | S1·E14 | Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves |
| May 6, 1958 | S1·E7 | Rip Van Winkle |
| April 18, 1958 | S1·E6 | The Land of Green Ginger |
| March 23, 1958 | S1·E5 | Dick Whittington and His Cat |
| March 5, 1958 | S1·E4 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow |
| February 19, 1958 | S1·E3 | The Nightingale |
| February 2, 1958 | S1·E2 | Rumpelstiltskin |
| January 12, 1958 | S1·E1 | Beauty and the Beast |
