TheLittleSongbird I am a big fan of Jim Henson, his Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth are classics that still look splendid, have great music, are always entertaining, have memorable characters and show great values. The Storytellers is no exception, in fact I'd go as far to say it is one of Jim Henson's overall best in his entire career.I love all the stories. They all are wonderfully constructed, interesting and have a sense of wonder. Soldier and Death especially is filled with pathos and give The Storyteller its timeless classic status, and I adore Sapsorrow too for especially its production values in the first ballroom scene. All the characters are memorable with great, endearing personalities. The show was also beautifully written, sometimes funny, sometimes emotional yet always engaging if somewhat obscure, and adeptly directed.The Storyteller still looks great. The photography is very skillful, and the puppetry is first rate. And the sets, effects and landscapes still look splendid and rich. The score is perfectly enchanting, medieval in tone, yet both haunting and beautiful and evoking the atmosphere of each story and scene wonderfully. The acting is great, John Hurt was made for the role of the Storyteller, and Brian Henson also does a wonderful job as Storyteller's Dog.Overall, a timeless and wonderful series and it is sad to see that this series was so short-lived. 10/10 Bethany Cox

skphotos2 its been years since i have seen these shows. i have been searching years for anyone else that has seen these or know anything about them. i thought i made them up. the one i remember most is the soldier and death. i'd ask movie fanatics if they had seen these, mentioning its a Jim Henson and people still didn't know. these are great fables. i was very young when i was these, not even 10 and it left a lasting impression on my life and beliefs. i would recommend anyone to watch these, just remember they are from the 80's so they don't look like the movies today. just give them a shot. Jim Henson was way ahead of his time and died to early.

j_mindy Series as a whole - Jim Henson's best work. John Hurt *is* the Storyteller. Often Oscar-caliber screenplays, not surprising when you consider Minghella doing the writing. Oscar-caliber acting, always.Sapsorrow - Everybody loves 'The Soldier and Death,' but something about 'Sapsorrow' pushes it an iota higher in my favor. In the first ballroom scene, the costumes, the music - perfection. Hurt and the dog typically semi-interact with the story, but this time Minghella pushes it up that extra notch in the 'ring' scene between Hurt and Sapsorrow. The chemistry between characters is especially well-developed, more so than usual in the series, in reference to the friendship between Straggletag and the prince. Seen it? See it again. Pay more attention (to those of you who don't fanatically adore this 22-minute piece of cinematic perfection). Never seen it? I am so, so sorry.Luck Child - not as sophisticated as Sapsorrow, but very clever in its own right. This is a story about irony. Irony upon irony, within irony... I love it. Every character is acted to perfection, with the exception of the ferryman. He was doing drama; everyone else was doing romantic comedy. I forgive him. This is my favorite of the primarily comedic episodes, 'Sapsorrow' and 'The Soldier and Death' being examples of more dramatic episodes.Side note: Greek Myths. What it lack in Minghella subtlety (different writer) it partially makes up for in boldness as it portrays the four chosen myths with more sympathy and respect and history than is usual. Also check out the Jim Henson Hour if you can get your hands on it. For Storyteller adicts, it features The Man Himself introducing the myths, the lion from 'True Bride,' and... No Annoying Opening Theme! Half Storyteller, half pure, unadulterated muppet wit.

VLeung I wish I could remember more of this fabulous series. My memory is patchy, but I DO remember it being one of the most inventive, beautifully made and acted series ever shown on British television. It is insanity that they don't repeat