Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2001)

Cast

Tomie DePaola as himself
Tomie DePaola

as himself

John E. Kennedy as Gabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon
John E. Kennedy

as Gabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon

Bill Barretta as Strega Nona
Bill Barretta

as Strega Nona

Julianne Buescher as Bambolona / Wesel
Julianne Buescher

as Bambolona / Wesel

James Murray as Rabbit
James Murray

as Rabbit

Isaiah Griffin as Tomie in "26 Fairmount Avenue"
Isaiah Griffin

as Tomie in "26 Fairmount Avenue"

Episodes

Tales Around the Table poster

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August 6, 2001

Tomie shows viewers around his studio table. Guest storytellers: Mary Sue Milliken and Sue Feniger.

Where Do You Get Ideas? poster

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August 7, 2001

Tomie tells us about his idea drawer. Guest storyteller: J.T. Steiny

What's a Story? poster

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August 8, 2001

Tomie offers two drawing - a beginning and an ending. Guest storyteller: Ed Eyth

Stories for Myself poster

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August 9, 2001

Tomie shows us his sketchbook, a visual journal. Guest storyteller: Alexandra Nichita

Food as Storytelling poster

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August 10, 2001

Tomie fries up his famous Popeye. Guest storyteller: Mary Ann Esposito

That's a Story?! poster

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August 13, 2001

Tomie shows how a collection of souvenirs tells a story. Guest storyteller: Charlotte Bird

Getting Started poster

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August 14, 2001

Tomie suggests ways to get started. Guest storyteller: Art Clokey

Character poster

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August 15, 2001

Tomie shows how visual traits help to define a character. Guest storytellers: Bill Barretta and Pepe the King Prawn

Setting poster

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August 16, 2001

Tomie discusses how changing the setting changes the story. Guest storyteller: John Iacovelli

Point of View poster

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August 17, 2001

Tomie takes a look at perspective. Guest storyteller: John E. Barrett

Performance as Storytelling poster

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August 20, 2001

Tomie talks about assuming a character’s voice & mannerisms. Guest storyteller: Martie Barylick

Every Picture Tells a Story poster

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August 21, 2001

Tomie talks about the story behind one of his paintings. Guest storyteller: Lotus Do Brooks

Making Sense of Our World Through Stories poster

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August 22, 2001

Tomie encourages kids to draw or make up stories to deal with emotions. Guest storyteller: Jane Yolen

Taking a Chance poster

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August 23, 2001

Tomie tells and shows the origins of his first chapter book. Guest storyteller: Frank Oz

Finding Your Audience poster

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August 24, 2001

Tomie talks about how stories and artwork change when they are shared with an audience. Guest storyteller: John Carney

Funny poster

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August 27, 2001

Tomie explains the comedy rule of three. Guest storyteller: Bill Larkin

Scary poster

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August 28, 2001

Tomie shows how different techniques can create a scary scene. Guest storyteller: David Barrington-Holt

Moods: Happy/Sad poster

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August 29, 2001

Tomie shows how a few lines can change the mood of a face. Guest storyteller: Natalie McMaster

History poster

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August 30, 2001

Tomie explains what a time capsule is. Guest storyteller: Victor Finkel

Music poster

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August 31, 2001

Gabe plays guitar riffs for Tomie that correspond to different moods. Guest storyteller: Dave Kinnoin

Make Believe Stories poster

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September 4, 2001

Tomie is doodling. Guest storyteller: Doug Chiang

Real Stories poster

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September 5, 2001

Tomie talks about how family photos can inspire stories. Guest storyteller: Chris Connelly

More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - Versions poster

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September 6, 2001

Tomie talks about the different ways you can tell a story. Guest storyteller: Savage Steve Holland

More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - Techniques poster

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September 7, 2001

Tomie shows his Cornell boxes, using a different technique of art to tell a story. Guest storyteller: Sule Greg Wilson

Putting Heart Into Your Story poster

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September 10, 2001

Tomie talks about putting warmth, feeling, and emotion into a story. Guest storytellers: Kermit the Frog and Rizzo the …

Collaboration poster

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September 11, 2001

Tomie talks about collaboration. Guest storytellers: Stephen Holman and Josephine Huang