David Bowie was going to play the Pied Piper to begin with, but dropped out to write some songs instead. He backed out at the last minute, and all of the costumes had been produced to his measurements. It was fortunate he and Eric Idle were of a similar build, as Idle stepped in as a favour to Duvall.
Where can I find the Grimm's version? I looked in Grimm's Fairy Tales and to my shock it wasn't there. I'm enjoying the dark, gruesome, and original versions of fairy tales of the Grimm brothers that have been coverted into those sweet stories for children we know of; and I'd like to read this version of the Pied Piper, which was always my favorite fairy tale.
@hectorbolshevik I'm sorry, I don't kno where u can find it. I found it in a lit book composed of different historical poems, and it said the Brothers Grimm also wrote a version of it, but like u I can't find it ANYWHERE.
This is one of my favorites! Eric Idle is genius in this. Great post and thanks for all the episodes. I actually have the DVD collection. I always watch them along with Jim Henson's Storyteller. They really are special. Thanks again.
David Bowie was going to play the Pied Piper to begin with, but dropped out to write some songs instead. He backed out at the last minute, and all of the costumes had been produced to his measurements. It was fortunate he and Eric Idle were of a similar build, as Idle stepped in as a favour to Duvall.
Nonsuchish 1 month ago
My favorite episode from the whole series.
The music is beautiful and haunting. I wish a soundtrack was made from these episodes.
TheJokerzGirl 3 months ago
Mr. Idle did an amazing job as the narrator and Pied Piper. He truly knows how to bring his characters to life. :)
taurusgirl65 10 months ago
I know this is not supposed to be funny, but I couldn't help laughing, probably because it's Eric Idle in the main role.
MartialRulerMaster 10 months ago
Where can I find the Grimm's version? I looked in Grimm's Fairy Tales and to my shock it wasn't there. I'm enjoying the dark, gruesome, and original versions of fairy tales of the Grimm brothers that have been coverted into those sweet stories for children we know of; and I'd like to read this version of the Pied Piper, which was always my favorite fairy tale.
hectorbolshevik 11 months ago
@hectorbolshevik I think the Grimms didn't change anything, so u might not be in for much. :(
I agree about the Grimms' originals tho. }:)
JakobDailes 9 months ago
@JakobDailes: Do you know where I can find the Grimm's original version? It wasn't in Grimm's Fairy Tales :(
I tell you though, The Wolf and the Seven Kids was really a jaw dropper. Were they a family of goats or La Cosa Nostra....LOL.
hectorbolshevik 5 months ago
@hectorbolshevik I'm sorry, I don't kno where u can find it. I found it in a lit book composed of different historical poems, and it said the Brothers Grimm also wrote a version of it, but like u I can't find it ANYWHERE.
JakobDailes 5 months ago
Holy crap, I forgot about this episode! I remember really loving the atmosphere with the music.
FantasmaLuna 11 months ago
This has always been my favorite version of this story.
TekelBrighteyes 1 year ago
Eric Idle!!
PrayerWarrior4 1 year ago
ERIC IDLE! AWESOMENESS!
righteouswolf1 1 year ago 3
LOVED the bit about the women;s chats! haha
rheadelmar 1 year ago 2
Hahhahaa, yeah, sure, spoiling the women's chats is the worst they did. :DD
VampireOutlaw 1 year ago
OMG! Thats the funniest thing Id ever heard!!
lollipopfop 2 years ago
I never watched this one, it just seemed gross with the rodents.
glassmermaid24 2 years ago
They are just mice.
lollipopfop 2 years ago
@lollipopfop Rats are way more different than mice! Wild ones are worst!
PrayerWarrior4 1 year ago
So glad to have found this here! This was my favorite episode as a little girl :) Thanks for uploading this!
kokoy29 2 years ago
this is a very good version and rhymes are from Browning's The Pied Piper of Hamelin. but tale makes me sad, we are all that lame child
gunxxes 2 years ago
Yihaaaaaa :]
I live in a little village right next to Hameln and I'm a huge Eric Idle / Monty Python fan. It's amazing =]
666IsoldeBaden666 3 years ago
I LOVED this show as a kid!
NolaChick82 3 years ago
Thank you very much for uploading !
JoaoBR85 3 years ago
helenbaker9 these of my favorites tale and they never old they really are special thanks you
helenbaker9 3 years ago
This is one of my favorites! Eric Idle is genius in this. Great post and thanks for all the episodes. I actually have the DVD collection. I always watch them along with Jim Henson's Storyteller. They really are special. Thanks again.
echeetah 3 years ago
@echeetah it funny you mention Jim Henson's Storyteller, because I think Idle kinda looks like Jim in the opening with the long hair and the beard.
TMNTJSTR 1 month ago