Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories(1992)

Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories is an animated series that brings beloved children's tales to life through charming, Emmy-nominated episodes. The collection features 26 stories adapted from classic authors including Mercer Mayer, Virginia Lee Burton, and Marilyn Sadler. Each tale is narrated by a roster of celebrated actors and musicians—Bette Midler, James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman, Candice Bergen, Ringo Starr, Michael J. Fox, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Billy Crystal, and Kathy Bates among them. Duvall hosts the series with warmth and grace, making it an ideal introduction to timeless stories for young viewers. The combination of gentle animation and star-studded narration creates a distinctive viewing experience that respects both the source material and its audience.