FAERIE TALE THEATRE: THE BOY WHO LEFT HOME TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE SHIVERS (TV)
Summary
One in this series of whimsical fairy tale adaptations hosted by Shelley Duvall. In this story, Martin, a boy who is unique because he is not afraid of anything, goes off on a quest to learn what it feels like to be scared. Martin's father, who feels that Martin is bound to bring him bad luck, orders Martin to leave his house and never return. While traveling, Martin discovers that the King is looking for someone to spend three nights in his castle in order to rid it of evil spirits. Martin gladly accepts the job in the hopes of getting "the shivers." During his stay at the ominous castle, Martin encounters Death, some gruesome spirits, and a sorceror, but none of these encounters scare Martin at all. In fact, he makes friends with most of them. By the end of the third night, Martin is dismayed to learn that he succeeded in breaking the castle's curse without ever feeling afraid. However, when Martin receives his rewards for a job well done, his wish finally comes true.
Details
- NETWORK: Showtime
- DATE: September 17, 1984 Monday 8:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:52:06
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T89:0011
- GENRE: Children's
- SUBJECT HEADING: Children's programs; Fairy tales
- SERIES RUN: Showtime - TV series, 1982-1987
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Shelley Duvall … Executive Producer
- Fredric S. Fuchs … Producer
- Bridget Terry … Producer
- Andi Copley … Associate Producer
- Graeme Clifford … Director
- Bruce Franklin Singer … Writer
- Robert Folk … Music by
- Shelley Duvall … Host
- Vincent Price … Narrator
- Peter MacNicol … Cast, Martin
- David Warner … Cast, Innkeeper
- Frank Zappa … Cast, Attilla
- Gary Schwartz … Cast, Headless Man
- David McCharen … Cast, Gargoyle/Horrible Man #1
- Mitchell Evans … Cast, Horrible Man #2
- Roy Johns … Cast, Mum
- Albie Selznick … Cast, Mum
- Nathan Stein … Cast, Mum
- Dana Hill … Cast, Princess Amanda
- Jeff Corey … Cast, Father
- Christopher Lee … Cast, King Vladimir V
- Jack Riley … Cast, Sexton/Deacon
- Gary Springer … Cast, Older Brother