Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)

Episode Overview

In this enchanting tale, Carrie Fisher stars as the tiny heroine Thumbelina, a girl so small she rests in a matchbox, adored by even the smallest creatures. Raised by a gentle housekeeper, Thumbelina faces danger when she is kidnapped, with plans to marry a greedy Toad and later a grumpy Mole, voiced by Burgess Meredith. Fortunately, she escapes to a magical garden where she meets her perfect match, a charming tiny Prince played by William Katt. This whimsical story, inspired by 19th-century illustrator George Cruikshank’s designs, reminds us that love knows no bounds, regardless of size.