Wicked stepsisters, dancing princesses, evil sea witches, beautiful mermaids and more fill this 4-episode collection from the award-winning series. Some of the most treasured tales of princesses and their charming princes are brought to life with glorious productions and magnificent costumes that will leave you enchanted… happily ever after.
CINDERELLA Cinderella (Jennifer Beals) is a slave to her wicked stepmother (Eve Arden) and her selfish stepsisters (Jane Alden and Edie McClurg) – until her Fairy Godmother (Jean Stapleton) arrives and turns her into a radiant princess.
THE LITTLE MERMAID When a young mermaid (Pam Dawber) falls in love with a human being, she makes a deal with the all-knowing Sea Witch (Karen Black) and sacrifices everything to be with him.
THE DANCING PRINCESSES After an over-protective king (Roy Dotrice) discovers that his daughters’ dancing shoes are worn out every night, he offers to let anyone who can solve the mystery choose any of the princesses to have as his bride.
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA A bored prince (Tom Conti) decides that the best way to cheer himself up is to get married. As he goes through his mother’s list of eligible princesses, an outspoken young lady (Liza Minnelli) appears at the castle, claiming to be a real princess.