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S3·E2 The Princess and the Pea

Episode
Season 3, Episode 2
Air Date
April 16, 1984
Runtime
51 minutes
Director
Tony Bill
Writers
Mark Curtiss, Rod Ash
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 16, 1984 51 min
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Synopsis

Prince Richard is looking for something to complete his life. The royal fool(jester). Helps him decide that he needs a wife, with a demanding mother and a dumbfounded father, that's all he needs in his life, until Alicia comes along. She is kind and gentle, and persists that she's a princess. Richard has had it with the demands of his mother and hates all of the princess presented to him, so he decides to marry Alicia. The mother however, is not so sure Alicia, so she puts her to a test to see if she is a real princess which has hilarious consequences! Liza Minelli is classically funny as Alicia. "The Princess and the Pea" is great family fun!

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Director & writers

Tony BillDirectorMark CurtissTeleplayRod AshTeleplay

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 2 of Faerie Tale Theatre air?

Season 3, Episode 2 ('The Princess and the Pea') originally aired on April 16, 1984.

How long is Season 3 Episode 2 ('The Princess and the Pea')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 51 minutes.

What happens in Faerie Tale Theatre Season 3 Episode 2?

Prince Richard is looking for something to complete his life. The royal fool(jester). Helps him decide that he needs a wife, with a demanding mother and a dumbfounded father, that's all he needs in his life, until Alicia comes along. She is kind and gentle, and persists that she's a princess. Richar...

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