Welcome To Tonight's Tale: A Faerie Tale Podcast

Join hosts Emily and Eric, along with special guest Walter, for a scene-by-scene breakdown of the 1987 film The Emperor's New Clothes (part of the beloved Cannon Movie Tales series). Discover the magic behind this musical film starring Sid Caesar, Lysette Anthony, Clive Revill, and Robert Morse.

Stick around after the recap for an exclusive interview with Marek Dobrowolski, who was the production designer on ALL of the Cannon Movie Tales, and we were able to interview him about the behind-the-scenes of working on these fabulous films!

Join hosts Emily and Eric as they dive into the 1980s Cannon Movie Tales adaptation of "Sleeping Beauty," featuring special guest Leon. Together, they break down this cult-classic fantasy starring Tahnee Welch, Morgan Fairchild, Sylvia Miles, and Jane Wiedlin with a thorough, scene-by-scene recap.

Stick around after the recap for an exclusive interview with director David Irving (Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, The Emperor's New Clothes), who shares firsthand behind-the-scenes memories and reflections from working on the "Cannon Movie Tales."

Join hosts Emily and Eric—alongside special guest cohost Brandon—as they take a deep dive into 1987’s Beauty and the Beast. Starring Rebecca De Mornay and John Savage, this Cannon Movie Tales production gets the full breakdown! Tune in for an in-depth analysis, fun behind-the-scenes trivia, and a comparison between this cult classic and the original French fairytale.

On tonight's episode, hosts Emily and Eric welcome special guest Melina to analyze "Red Riding Hood" from the 1980s anthology Cannon Movie Tales. Following a detailed, scene-by-scene recap of the film—starring Amelia Shankley, Rocco Sisto, Craig T. Nelson, and Isabella Rossellini—the team presents an exclusive interview with Rocco Sisto. The actor, who portrayed "Dagger" the wolf, shares his behind-the-scenes memories and reflections on the production.

Your hosts Emily and Eric are back for the PREMIERE of Season2!  They are joined by special guest cohost Derek as they dive into the 1987 “Cannon Movie Tales” film "Rumpelstiltskin," starring Amy Irving and Billy Barty.  Join your hosts as they analyze the movie, share fun behind-the-scenes trivia, and compare this cult classic to the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

Coming Soon: Season 2 drops Memorial Day (5/25)!

We’re celebrating our 3-year anniversary, as well as the anniversary of our Season 1 premiere, by diving into the iconic 80s series "Cannon Movie Tales." Join hosts Emily & Eric plus a lineup of fabulous guest co-hosts—both new and returning!

In this BRAND NEW BONUS EPISODE, Emily and Eric have an in-depth follow-up interview with Fred Fuchs, one of the original producers of the series. They were able to ask him all of our burning questions about developing the beloved series “Faerie Tale Theatre,” working alongside Shelley Duvall, and anything else you (fans of the series) may have been curious about over the years.

In this BRAND NEW BONUS EPISODE, Emily and Eric have an in-depth follow-up interview with Bridget Terry, one of the original producers of the series. They were able to ask her all of our burning questions about developing the beloved series “Faerie Tale Theatre,” working alongside Shelley Duvall, and anything else you (fans of the series) may have been curious about over the years.

For tonight's tale, Emily and Eric are joined by special guest Melina and Doug as they deep dive into the episode "Thumbelina" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Carrie Fisher, William Katt and Burgess Meredith. After our hosts, deep dive into the episode and recap scene-by-scene, there will be a special interview with Fred Fuchs, one of the original producers of "Faerie Tale Theatre," who provides some fun behind-the-scenes memories and insight. This is a very special FINALE to this season of "Welcome to Tonight's Tale."

For tonight's tale, Emily and Eric are joined by special guests Niels and Cyndy as they deep dive into the episode "Thumbelina" from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," starring Billy Crystal, Jeff Goldblum and Valerie Perrine. After our hosts deep dive into the episode and recap scene-by-scene, there will be a special interview with Bridget Terry, one of the original producers of "Faerie Tale Theatre," who provides some fun behind-the-scenes memories and insight. This is a very special penultimate episode to this season of "Welcome to Tonight's Tale."