On this day March 30 1985 the animated anthology series Storybreak premiered on CBS. The show adapted popular children’s books into half hour animated episodes bringing beloved stories to life for a new generation of young viewers.
Storybreak ran for 3 seasons with a total of 26 episodes. Each episode focused on a different story with moral lessons and imaginative worlds that made reading fun and engaging for kids. It was hosted by Captain Kangaroo’s Bob Keeshan during its early run adding a familiar and friendly face to the educational format. The show introduced children to books like The Pig Plantagenet and How to Eat Fried Worms while blending storytelling with colorful animation.
Fun fact: Storybreak was one of the earliest animated series focused on encouraging literacy and reading habits in children through television.
Trivia question: Who hosted the early episodes of Storybreak and was also known for playing a classic children’s TV character?
Storybreak ran for 3 seasons with a total of 26 episodes. Each episode focused on a different story with moral lessons and imaginative worlds that made reading fun and engaging for kids. It was hosted by Captain Kangaroo’s Bob Keeshan during its early run adding a familiar and friendly face to the educational format. The show introduced children to books like The Pig Plantagenet and How to Eat Fried Worms while blending storytelling with colorful animation.
Fun fact: Storybreak was one of the earliest animated series focused on encouraging literacy and reading habits in children through television.
Trivia question: Who hosted the early episodes of Storybreak and was also known for playing a classic children’s TV character?
