Festival of Family Classics

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Description:  Festival of Family Classics was an American animated anthology series produced by Rankin/Bass that aired in syndication from 1972 to 1973. It adapted classic literature and famous folk tales into animated episodes, with many of the actual animations created by Japanese studios like Mushi Production and Topcraft. Episodes included stories like "Snow White," "Robin Hood," "Alice in Wonderland," and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea".

Format: The series was an anthology, meaning each episode told a different story. Most episodes were approximately 20 minutes long, though some, like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days, were split into two parts, making a total of 20 episodes.

Content: It brought classic tales to life with new animation, covering a wide range of stories from fairy tales to adventure novels.

Production: Produced by Rankin/Bass, the animation for many episodes was outsourced to Japanese studios such as Mushi Production and Topcraft.

Notable episodes: Examples include adaptations of Sleeping Beauty, Jack O'Lantern, Robinson Crusoe, Robin Hood, and Alice in Wonderland.
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