Everyone knows the story of Red Riding Hood. But every story has two sides and now the wolf has finally told his. This original musical comedy special, with songs by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, first aired on November 28, 1965 on ABC.
Acting
Liza Minnelli's first screen role at 19, already a star.
Score
Jule Styne and Bob Merrill pre-Funny Girl magic, wasted on wolves.
Production
Live 1965 broadcast insanity: one take, zero safety net.
Director
Sid Smith
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Eric Burdon and his Animals bandmates play the wolf pack because someone at ABC had unhinged casting instincts.
This aired the same year as A Charlie Brown Christmas, proving 1965 was peak experimental holiday television.
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