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The show featured children's book author Tomie dePaola and his Muppet friend Gabe the squirrel, encouraging children to make their own stories in a variety of media. In each episode, Tomie told a story featuring his storybook characters Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambolona. Gabe visited The Animal Band, a group of woodland creatures, including a rabbit on drums, a weasel on guitar, a penguin on bass, and a raccoon on keytar. Each episode also featured a visit with a guest storyteller or two (often people connected to the Jim Henson Company). The final segment of each episode included a child actor playing Tomie enacting stories from his book "26 Fairmount Avenue."

Tomie DePaola
himself

John E. Kennedy
Gabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon

Bill Barretta
Strega Nona

Julianne Buescher
Bambolona / Wesel

James Murray
Rabbit

Alison Mork
Isaiah Griffin
Tomie in "26 Fairmount Avenue"

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