Pinocchio TV Movie 1965

Old Italy comes to life in this acclaimed musical adaptation of the classic tale of the wooden puppet that yearns to become a real boy. An evocative score, colorful costumes and exotic locales; including the sinister Land Of The Toys and the interior of a genuine Italian whale, made this fantastic adventure a wild success when it was shown on CBS television.
Directed by
Nick Havinga
Adaptation and Lyrics By
Jim Eiler
Music by
Jim Eiler, Jeanne Bargy & Richard Hayman
CAST:
Antonio : Will B. Able
Candlewick : Fred Grades
Gino : Hal Holden
Angelina : Marcie Stringer
Geppetto : David Lile
Pinocchio : John Joy
The Blue Fairy : Jodi Williams
Signore Volpone : Robert Dagny
Signore Gatto : Robert Lussier
Pizza Vendor : Wayne Adams
Balloon Seller : Susannah Dobbins
Organ Grinder : William Nuss

[@hanschristianbrando5588]

How these weren't part of my childhood is beyond me. But what an ideal time (Thanksgiving week) to find them now since this was typical TV fare back in the day to keep the kiddies out of Mom's way while she was preparing the holiday meal.

[@kevinroman4463]

This is awesome can't thank you enough 😊👌

[@Sidonia-q6p]

Thank you so much for Sharing this wonderfulllll tv play.. ''Pinocchio The actors and costums ar fantastic and i love LOVE the songs i'am 54 and glad to have seen this gift... Thank you... thank you PSP Cbs 💗💗💐

[@williampetersen9915]

Jim Eiler, Jeanne Bargy and The Prince Street Players produced some amazing shows. In addition to Pinocchio, 3 other productions were broadcast on CBS in the 60's. Jack and the Beanstalk, Aladdin and The Emperor's New Clothes. The sound track for this production was released on an LP.

[@pspcbs6377]

0:33 Buon Giorno 5:35 Come Give a Little Tap 6:37 A Real Little Boy 10:53 You Can Talk, You Can Walk 13:59 That's a Show 16:25 Pinocchio 18:00 Santa Lucia 19:14 Pinocchio (Reprise) 21:30 I Don't Want to Go to School 25:35 The Coach is Comin' 26:56 The Land of the Toys 28:31 Geppetto's Lament 30:24 Land of the Toys (Reprise) 34:34 Geppetto's Search 37:13 Growl! Meow! 41:30 Growl! Meow! (Reprise) 42:19 Everything I Do Goes Wrong 49:16 A Real Little Boy (Reprise) 49:46 Finale

[@robinrubendunst869]

I have always wondered about a version of Pinocchio with Gepetto going door to door with a lantern calling “Pinocchio!!! Pinocchio!!!” I Wouk’s have been 7 when this was broadcast. I was very moved, especially when he doesn’t recognize the little donkey… I hope this is produced for children’s theater…. The music and lyrics are very good!!

[@rickjohnson9558]

Thank you so much for posting this. I still have nightmares about this, and for decades I thought It might have just been a figment of my imagination. Glad to see I'm not completely insane---just mildly nuts.

[@Lnerfan1]

Ive never seen a version where Pinocchio becomes a donkey before candlewick

[@OofusTwillip]

Will B. Able, who plays Antonio, played the scarecrow in Corn Bran commercials, and Funshine Saturday on ABC's 1974 preview of its Saturday children's shows.

[@kayolkadavis6843]

Jelly beans 🏃🏃🏃

[@kayolkadavis6843]

Ducks 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆

[@litgal783]

This is so weird. The older actor portraying Pinocchio is so awkward and frightening.

[@Lnerfan1]

Ikr how old is he like 55? it's a neat version though the order of adventures are kinda switched around

[@Lnerfan1]

He's older then bengnini but I don't think they had any child actors back then

[@kayolkadavis6843]

Farmer 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

[@moniquescott5370]

E What country

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

Italy.

[@SOULRELIEF22]

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." St John 3:16! ❤️