The Daily Fable

1968 – 1991Show25 seasons2736 episodes

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, heartwarming kids series about fantasy and pop culture, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · kids · background watch

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Fabeltjeskrant [ 'faːbəɫcəskrɑnt] is a Dutch children's television series featuring puppetry and stop motion. Created in 1968 by Leen Valkenier and produced by Thijs Chanowski and Loek de Levita, it ended in 1989 and was broadcast on the Dutch channels NOS, RTL 4 and RTL 8 and on Belgian channel VRT. From 1973 to 1975 it was broadcast also in the United Kingdom, on ITV, with the title The Daily Fable.

Feels like

  • Dutch Cultural Icon
  • Stop-Motion Puppetry
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Satirical Animal Fables
  • Irresistible Theme Song
  • Gentle Social Commentary
  • Classic Children's TV
  • Whimsical & Warm
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Timeless Charm

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

September 29, 1968 · March 17, 1991 · Ended

First aired
September 29, 1968
Last aired
March 17, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
25 seasons · 2736 episodes
Genres
Kids
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Daily Fable?"

Questions about The Daily Fable

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Daily Fable?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Daily Fable worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Daily Fable okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Daily Fable?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Daily Fable?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is The Daily Fable in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.