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The Frog Prince

The Frog Prince is a wonderful and unique 1971 television special, which was directed by Jim Henson. It tells the story from the fairy tale of the same name. This is a musical version and includes a frog named Robin who, of course, is really a prince and a princess named Melora who only speaks backwards.

In this one-hour long show, Kermit acts as the narrator. It seems that perhaps the King's sister is not exactly who she claims to be and two spells need to be broken. Follow the adventure as it unfolds in typical Muppet fashion with music and humor until the classic fairy tale ending arrives.

The Frog Prince is an enchanting tale that both Muppet and non-muppet fans, adult and child, will like. Scenes with the very sarcastic 'Aunt Taminilla' and the lullaby for the ogre Sweetums, will keep you laughing.

If you are interested in owning The Frog Prince, it will have to be on VHS tape as it has not been released on DVD.

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Facts About The Frog Prince
Who Played Princess Melora?
Jim Henson's The Frog Prince
Buy Your Copy Of The Frog Prince
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The Frog Prince
was the television debut
for both Kermit's nephew Robin
and Sweetums.

Facts About The Frog Prince

ACTORS: Kermit the Frog, Frank Oz, Trudy Young
DIRECTOR: Jim Henson
RATED: NR (Not Rated)
STUDIO: Jim Henson Video
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE:1993
VHS RELEASE DATE: January 11, 1994
DVD RELEASE DATE: Not available on DVD.
RUN TIME: 54 minutes

Who Played Princess Melora?

Princess Melora was played by Canadian actress, Trudy Young who also appeared in Jim Henson's The Cube, The David Steinberg Show, George, and Alphabet Soup, a children's series on which she was the host. She also participated in Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album The Wall as a groupie in the track "One of My Turns."

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Choosing favorite fairy-tale films: The book introduced the rest of the world to "Cinderella," "The Frog Prince," "Hansel and Gretel," "Rapunzel," "Rumplestilskin," "Snow White," and more. The latest fairy tale adaptation to hit the big screen is "Snow White and the Huntsman" on Friday.
MOVIE REVIEWS - Jeff, Who Lives At Home: THE MUPPETS - For more than 35 years, Kermit The Frog, Miss Piggy and their fun-loving friends have been firmly engrained in our rose-tinted childhood memories, with their slapstick routines and song and dance numbers. The popularity of Jim Henson's ...

Buy Your Copy Of The Frog Prince

Unfortunately, only available on VHS videotape.

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The Frog Prince [VHS]

Amazon Price: $7.61 (as of 06/01/2012)
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Release Date: 01/11/1994

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Hey Cinderella

Another classic Muppet fairy tale, once again only available on VHS videotape.

Hey Cinderella [VHS]

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Cinderella as only Jim Henson can tell it has us meet the poor girl and charming prince but throws in a few talking frogs, monsters, dogs and a fairy godmother who is slightly less perfect than the average fairy godmother. Once again, a humorous Jim Henson and the Muppets television special enjoyable by the whole family.

Release Date: 01/11/1994

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Jim Henson's The Storyteller

The complete collection IS is available on DVD.

Jim Henson's The Storyteller ~ The Complete Collection

Amazon Price: $75.94 (as of 06/01/2012)
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Used Price: $17.75

This somewhat unknown compilation called The Storyteller is a 1988 television series, which included nine stories told by an old storyteller and his sarcastic dog. Although I have not seen them personally, I am very interested as they do come highly recommend by Amazon customer reviewers who have given them a near perfect five-star review.

Release Date: 08/26/2003

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