The Longhouse Tales - 1 - Arrivals

A magical storyteller tells enchanting tales based on Aboriginal Canadian
folklore and history. It features the comic adventures, magical
transformations and mysterious circumstances surrounding a young coyote
named Dwight. He falls from the sky into the midst of a community of
idiosyncratic animals.

[@draxthewolf6511]

My god. I've absolutely never heard or seen this show before. But i am absolutely in love with how flawless the expressions of the puppets and the quality of the puppets are! I love the foxes and the other animals

[@ThePrincessCH]

Unless you lived in Canada, you probably wouldn't have heard of it. I think APTN is the only TV channel it aired on.

[@OttoOG3]

​@ThePrincessCH And even then, it wasn't advertised as much. I'm Canadian and watched APTN as a kid, and I didn't know that this show existed until today (2024-05-31).

[@ThePrincessCH]

@@OttoOG3 I don't think APTN had any kind of advertising.

[@OttoOG3]

@@ThePrincessCH APTN had commercials.

[@ThePrincessCH]

@@OttoOG3 Did they advertise their own shows?

[@ThePrincessCH]

To anyone getting Jim Henson vibes: A) The show aired in 2000, and Henson died in 1990. B) The show is Canadian.

[@williamsorrells6058]

True but even though he had already passed that doesn't mean that those that made this show did not get inspired from Henson's work, after all Henson did inspire many to go into puppeteering, or in Henson's case muppeteering.

[@danielstreeter6738]

*Nodding* So his ghost was possessing them...

[@ThePrincessCH]

@@danielstreeter6738 Actually, one of the executive producers used to consult on some Henderson projects.

[@t-rexcellentreviews1663]

@@ThePrincessCHso then, Jim Henson did indirectly have some influence over this show, not surprising.

[@WildSheldonMarch]

I have been searching for this show for probably 20 years. I’m so glad someone uploaded this. Thank you so, so, so much.

[@marcusblackwell2372]

This show is very beautiful and didn't deserve to be lost. And that's coming from someone who never even heard of this show until a few months ago

[@ThePrincessCH]

I think that's par for the course for Canadian productions.

[@marcusblackwell2372]

​@@ThePrincessCH I can agree with that

[@dragonvideos5667]

It looks good. The jokes are funny and it's not trying too hard to be deep. We don't have shows like these anymore. Let alone puppets.

[@t-rexcellentreviews1663]

Oh my god, I remember waking up early in the morning to watch this show, I’ve been looking for this show for literal years, but I could never remember what it was called, I thought I would never find it, thank you so, so much…

[@bingobunny7862]

Never seen this in my life, but the show makes me feel warm and fuzzy. :)

[@AbrasiousProductions]

this definitely looks like something I'd watch as a kid

[@aquasparx4015]

Random stumbled onto this! Don't remember it., but looks good.

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

Same here

[@BrendanSmallButera]

Adorable fursona!

[@ThePrincessCH]

You probably wouldn't remember it. Canadian shows aren't that well-known.

[@loszhor]

I would have loved this growing up!

[@celiovicenteribeirofilho9740]

This reminded me of Jim Henson!😀

[@robertbreschard3493]

This Jim Henson I am letting you people know this ounce and for all

[@ThePrincessCH]

​@@robertbreschard3493Did Henson work with APTN?

[@ThePrincessCH]

@@robertbreschard3493 The credits don't list Henson.

[@luigirota7964]

I never heard of this show before

[@RingoandCarlin]

I love Ginger. Shes cute and pretty

[@SenseOllyTheFox]

This is gorgeous, quality of puppets is incredible.

[@kiaayo2997]

Thank you for uploading this, I haven't had a series catch my attention like this in a long while

[@ThePrincessCH]

I remember watching a couple of episodes of this when I was younger, I used to think that Ish was a bear.

[@okamireader5]

I really hope that somehow this show becomes available on DVD

[@tylercuddletail]

This is a very cool obscure show. The puppets are of Jim Henson Quality. Also, I find it interesting how they depicted the w*ndigo in this episode as a evil gush of wind rather than the "Skull Deer Stereotype" we see over and over again. Weird that they said the W-word though because I heard you're not supposed to say that, although one character got attacked when he said it.

[@xx_kuus_xx]

cool puppets!

[@danielstreeter6738]

But, see, a show centering around a Gary Stu white coyote doesn't simply come into existence without a furry's involvement.

[@MrWolfSnack]

When those cartoon animals be looking a little too.......good.....furries will be behind it.

[@SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo]

16:41 XD Dwight calling him a fish when he's a bear... nice one Dwight, I would bonk you on the head for that

[@springheartedtiger]

18:13-18:18 Dwight is adorable 🤍

[@termitesc.aardwolf3644]

That talking staff lowkey reminds me of the Eraserhead baby.

[@cartoonking1789]

I saw this in Australia early morning once, it stuck with me.

[@t-rexcellentreviews1663]

Same mate, I remember getting up early to watch this show.

[@shellman1yt516]

Amazing

[@slytherinson8302]

Wendigo is more than a monster to say this is a kid friendly version is an understatement

[@JacobVonRoker]

i think I'll trust the aboriginal americans definition in their folklore over some white man's creepypasta compilation

[@ThePrincessCH]

​@JacobVonRoker So windigos are actually just disembodied tornadoes?

[@JacobVonRoker]

@@ThePrincessCH seems more appropriate than dollar store vampires/jersey devils

[@slytherinson8302]

@@ThePrincessCH not even close

[@ThePrincessCH]

@@JacobVonRoker How so?

[@victorhernandez8723]

I never heard of this show.

[@JosueHernandez-td3sc]

Me neither.

[@panthefox]

Same me

[@josephdawson2288]

@@panthefox me too.

[@ThePrincessCH]

Not surprising. Canadian productions don't get as much attention as American ones.

[@shellman1yt816]

Awesome

[@wrestlemaniac829]

Many days have passed since I became aware of this puppet series ‘The Longhouse Tales’, a series of which I have never heard of until nearly two weeks ago. At first glance, it felt like a television series that was released in the 90s and a series that Jim Henson’s Company could put together (But then sources would say otherwise). A series of stories on Aboriginal Canadian folklore and history, all told by a storyteller as mysterious as the young coyote who came from the skies through a shooting star but having no memory of who he is/was or where he even came from (Whereas the storyteller merely implies he’s been traveling for a long time). Adventure and magic are tied together by a colorful cast of characters, each memorable in their own way, stirring my own curiosity as to where this series will take its reintroduced audience. It’s definitely not a series that includes songs like most puppet series, I will say this much. What’s neat about this series is the balance between two seemingly separate plots yet is somewhat connected to a degree. It is this episode where we are introduced to the storyteller, Hector Longhouse, who lands upon a shop owned and operated by its owner and operator, Ticonderoga, who not only tries to sell his products to passing tourists but also having to put up with loitering bats who often crack jokes at his expense. But the major plot finds the lively hood of the world’s inhabitants altered forever when a coyote lands upon their homeland, for reasons they do not understand (And neither can the coyote himself). Initially coming from the light, yet claiming to come from the dark, our hero ‘Dwight is Right’ or just ‘Dwight’ offers intrigue and skepticism especially from a moody wolverine who believes this coyote’s presence will destroy their home. An arrival that attracts the attention of a Wendigo, a creature interpreted numerous ways throughout history, but in this case a formless force of nature aiming to destroy the coyote out of a fear of ‘change’. Change is essentially the partial theme of this opening episode, a newcomer’s presence that a majority of the animals open wholeheartedly with great interest in helping the young one find his way. Yet this arrival still leaves much to desire for some, at least one being deeming him a stranger. We can feel the characters’ internal behavior to the actions by the well-crafted designs of the puppets itself. The episode definitely sets up an arc that is bound to draw interest for those just introduced to this series for the first time, especially since this is no ordinary coyote as he appears to harness the power of light through a mark in his paw. While I don’t know if he is an alien or a spirit or some creature from a long distant time and place, I’ve been invested in this series and looked forward to every episode since this channel was kind enough to post them for our viewing pleasure. And it’s funny seeing a notable cast member from the old ‘Shining Time Station’ series, hence where I recognized the storyteller from. Looking forward to how this all turns out.

[@eaglejones856]

Your description of the show is beautiful and I understand it fully. I just started watching this. The puppet is beautiful and amazing. Stories are interesting even if this is the first one I’m listening to. it’s a good impression on me. Probably would’ve loved it even more if I watched it when I was younger.

[@MrWolfSnack]

ah yes! thats what i was thinking of what it reminded me of bear in the big blue house

[@laduwade9977]

Probably never seen this show as well.

[@pendrawer1471]

this doesn't feel real. I straight up thought this was an indie project that was made recently, and prented to be an old show for "nostalgic vibes"

[@ThePrincessCH]

Not surprising. Canadian productions aren't that well known.

[@OttoOG3]

​@@ThePrincessCHCanadian media preservation sucks sometimes. Take a look at what happened to Encore+.

[@victorhernandez8723]

Does the guy from Defunctland know about the Longhouse Tales?

[@seanmorse298]

Forget Defunctland. We need Obscure Puppet Media on this!

[@termitesc.aardwolf3644]

I want Saberspark to review it.

[@ThePrincessCH]

@@termitesc.aardwolf3644 Does he take requests?

[@SapphireLibra3]

I, have no idea who you are, or why you're posting these videos, but I appreciate you doing it. I need something like this. Going to subscribe so I can keep up with this.

[@BurnessAtleyPrep]

❤💚💙💜

[@okamijubei]

Makes me wonder Dwight is an alien lifeform or something.

[@prod941]

I Like it

[@RingoandCarlin]

Is the guy who voiced Dwight also the guy who voiced Magellan the dragon from Eureka's castle? It sounds like his voice

[@SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo]

1:27 WHY 3? You got 2 that i know of. Canadian and French.

[@barrickfischer]

new furry bait acquired 😝

[@Survivor_based]

The wendigo 😂

[@SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo]

24:26 Tygeron apparently forgot his deal

[@savagewolver8541]

I can say with certainty that if I watched this at the age of the proper demographic, that wendigo would have scared the crap out of me.

[@robertnussberger2028]

I'm having some weird nostalgic memories and deja vu I haven't felt in almost 20 years. But I think I remember back in Kindergarden, my class put this on. The classroom was dark. I think I remember being scared of the weird howling thing the wendingo made. I remember wanted to play with the other kids to something inspired to this with animal toys but everybody lived far. And it was school, and everything was supposed to be boring and bland, and not fun and intuitive in any way. Awe memories.

[@termitesc.aardwolf3644]

I think I'd be more unnerved by Nevar as a kid. Or Stick cause he kinda looks like the Eraserhead baby.

[@robertnussberger2028]

@@termitesc.aardwolf3644 Yeah, the staff looks funny though. In some shots, he's just completely lifeless.

[@savagewolver8541]

@@termitesc.aardwolf3644 Oh I would definitely be terrified of Nevar. What is he suppsoed to be anyway? Is there some sort of myth he's alluding to?

[@InputSpark3]

How the heck do they make burritos?

[@gothnerd887]

Someone send this to Obscure Puppet Media

[@ThePrincessCH]

How?

[@henriquedearruda8902]

What show is this called?

[@jamespfrommer2003]

The longhouse tales

[@henriquedearruda8902]

@@jamespfrommer2003 by Jim Henson right?

[@jamespfrommer2003]

@@henriquedearruda8902 i think so

[@ThePrincessCH]

@@henriquedearruda8902 Check the credits.

[@robertbreschard3493]

@@henriquedearruda8902 yes that is my theory it’s puppets

[@martinklarenbeek6875]

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[@HSS712]

Oh shit, DO NOT let the furries see this 😮

[@termitesc.aardwolf3644]

Too late. It's only a matter of time.

[@OttoOG3]

It was already too late.

[@junnyannyan1816]

Hehe, this are adorable :>

[@SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo]

8:28 Copycat XD

[@Rodney_TheOperaRat]

*What is this the sister of the Muppet Show😂😂😂*

[@ThePrincessCH]

No. This show came out 10 years after Henson passed away, and the show is Canadian.

[@Toastymarshmallow80]

That's because one of shows producers and creators was Lawrence Mirkin. Mirkin often worked as a creative consultant for Henson on many of his works including one of my favorite movies from Henson, Labyrinth. Ish kind of reminds me of the old man with cane in Labyrinth. He also produced the Fraggle Rock series and the Jim Henson Hour. So in a way they are kind of muppets. Which explains why people think that this looks like Henson made it. As fan of Jim Henson, I can definitely tell it was inspired by Henson's work.

[@SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo]

2:00 they are confusing here. After seeing a tomahawk, now theey are fruit bats? Why change? I mean it's a joke. I would rolled with it then said "but we are just Fruit Bats!" What they said was like "um...matter of fact, we are not vampire bats...just fruit bats..."

[@ThePrincessCH]

Tyconderoga is using a tomahawk to threaten them, so they changed their approach from being "scary" vampire bats to friendly fruit bats.

[@jamespfrommer2003]

Did jim henson made this?

[@ThePrincessCH]

What do the credits say?

[@jamespfrommer2003]

@@ThePrincessCH i have not checked

[@ThePrincessCH]

@jamespfrommer2003 Well, I tried mentioning the company in the comments, but they kept getting removed, but the credits are supposed to list the people responsible for the project, and I don't remember Henson being listed.

[@loggior.speedweed4345]

@@ThePrincessCH that's because he was dead way before this came out

[@EllislovesCrossovers]

I’m pretty sure Jim Henson created this

[@ThePrincessCH]

Not unless he was Canadian. Besides, I can't find his name in the credits.

[@ThePrincessCH]

Also, the show came out 10 years after Henson died.

[@EllislovesCrossovers]

@@ThePrincessCH oh