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The Original Fables of the Green Forest

Thornton W. Burgess created The Green Forest Fables between 1910 and 1940, which would later be adapted for television in the 1970s.

The Adventures of Peter Rabbit

  • Peter Rabbit ventures into the forest.
  • Peter’s first encounter with Reddy Fox.
  • Peter faces Mrs. Hooty the Owl.
  • A lesson on prudence.
  • Peter Rabbit hides from his pursuer.
  • Reddy Fox tries to catch Peter.
  • Peter finds a new hiding spot.
  • Peter's fright when crossing paths with Mr. Dog.
  • Peter learns about the dangers of the forest.
  • Peter and Mr. Crow make peace.
  • Peter meets Mr. Mole.
  • Peter's big lesson about trust.
  • Peter Rabbit and the arrival of winter.
  • The forest party.
  • Peter helps a friend in trouble.

The Adventures of Sammy Jay

  • Sammy Jay causes trouble in the forest.
  • Sammy's first confrontation with Peter Rabbit.
  • Sammy discovers Danny Meadow Mouse's hiding spot.
  • Sammy tries to trick Reddy Fox.
  • Sammy’s trap and his problem with Mr. Owl.
  • Sammy's big fright when meeting Big Brother Hawk.
  • Sammy and the secret of Jimmy Skunk.
  • The gossip that causes trouble for Sammy.
  • Peter Rabbit teaches Sammy a lesson.
  • Sammy Jay and the lesson of honesty.
  • Sammy tries to apologize.
  • Mr. Crow and Sammy make peace.
  • The forest party and Sammy’s transformation.
  • Sammy helps his friends in need.
  • A surprise for Sammy Jay.

The Adventures of Reddy Fox

  • Reddy Fox and his hunger for adventure.
  • Reddy’s first attempt at hunting alone.
  • Reddy’s encounter with Big Brother Hawk.
  • Peter Rabbit mocks Reddy.
  • Reddy Fox learns to be patient.
  • Mr. Dog's trap for Reddy.
  • Reddy’s escape from Mr. Dog.
  • Reddy listens to a warning from Mama Fox.
  • Reddy meets Mr. Raccoon.
  • Reddy discovers Danny Meadow Mouse's hiding spot.
  • Reddy's surprise in the forest.
  • Reddy and the lesson about sharing.
  • Sammy Jay’s trick.
  • Reddy faces his own fears.
  • Reddy Fox's great lesson in humility.

The Adventures of Johnny Chuck

  • Johnny Chuck and his home in the meadow
  • Johnny meets an intruder in his territory
  • Johnny's big decision to leave his home
  • Johnny Chuck’s encounter with Peter Rabbit
  • Johnny and the search for a new shelter
  • Johnny faces Reddy Fox
  • Johnny Chuck meets Polly Chuck
  • Johnny’s lesson in bravery
  • Johnny protects Polly from danger
  • Johnny and Polly's big adventure in the forest
  • Johnny discovers the value of friendship
  • Johnny and Polly return home
  • Johnny learns the importance of family
  • The party in honor of Johnny Chuck
  • Johnny and Polly welcome their first winter together

The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk

  • Jimmy Skunk and his big nap
  • Jimmy encounters Reddy Fox
  • Peter Rabbit's trap for Jimmy
  • Jimmy and the trouble with Sammy Jay
  • Jimmy receives an unexpected visit
  • Jimmy Skunk and the search for food
  • Jimmy’s fright when meeting Mr. Owl
  • Jimmy faces a challenge with Reddy Fox
  • Jimmy teaches the forest troublemakers a lesson
  • Jimmy's surprise when helping Danny Meadow Mouse
  • Jimmy and his secret hiding spot
  • Jimmy’s plan to outsmart his enemies
  • Jimmy Skunk shows his bravery
  • Jimmy throws a party in the forest
  • Jimmy Skunk’s great lesson in friendship

The Adventures of Bobby the Lynx

  • Bobby the Lynx explores his new territory
  • Bobby’s first encounter with Reddy Fox
  • Bobby chases Peter Rabbit
  • Bobby's cunning and Danny Meadow Mouse’s escape
  • Bobby tries to catch Jimmy Skunk
  • Big Brother Hawk’s warning to Bobby
  • Bobby and his rivalry with Mr. Owl
  • Bobby the Lynx meets Mr. Crow
  • Bobby's plan to hunt silently
  • Bobby discovers a new hiding spot
  • Bobby learns about the dangers of the forest
  • Bobby the Lynx’s lesson in patience
  • Bobby and his unexpected friendship with Sammy Jay
  • Bobby's truce with Peter Rabbit
  • Bobby the Lynx celebrates peace in the forest

The Adventures of Bob the Wildcat

  • Bob the Wildcat ventures out of his cave
  • Bob discovers his new home in the forest
  • Bob’s first encounter with Sammy Jay
  • Bob chases Peter Rabbit
  • Bob's fright with Mr. Dog
  • Bob and his first confrontation with Reddy Fox
  • Bob the Wildcat faces Mr. Owl
  • Bob's cunning to hunt in the forest
  • Bob learns the importance of patience
  • The rivalry between Bob the Wildcat and Big Brother Hawk
  • Bob’s escape from Mr. Dog
  • Bob meets Mr. Crow
  • Bob helps a friend in trouble
  • Bob and his friendship with other forest animals
  • Bob the Wildcat reflects on life in the forest

The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse

  • Danny Meadow Mouse in his hole
  • Danny’s first encounter with Reddy Fox
  • Danny finds a safe hiding place
  • Danny helps his forest friends
  • Danny’s scare with Sammy Jay
  • Danny Meadow Mouse and his meeting with Peter Rabbit
  • Danny faces Mr. Dog
  • Danny’s great lesson in bravery
  • Danny discovers a new spot in the forest
  • Danny and his wisdom in escaping danger
  • Reddy Fox’s trap and Danny’s cleverness
  • Danny’s return to the meadow
  • Danny and his friendship with other forest animals
  • Danny’s plan to help the little ones
  • Danny Meadow Mouse learns to be brave

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel

  • Chatterer the Red Squirrel and life in the tree
  • Chatterer faces a big challenge
  • Chatterer’s encounter with Reddy Fox
  • Chatterer escapes from Mr. Dog
  • Chatterer meets Peter Rabbit
  • Chatterer’s lesson in patience
  • Chatterer and his quarrel with Sammy Jay
  • Chatterer’s fear of falling into a trap
  • Chatterer learns to work as a team
  • Chatterer and the danger of forest predators
  • Chatterer’s big scare with Big Brother Hawk
  • Chatterer finds a secret hiding spot
  • Chatterer’s great lesson in courage
  • Chatterer and his friendship with other forest animals
  • Chatterer reflects on lessons learned in the forest

The Adventures of Big Brother Hawk

  • Big Brother Hawk arrives in the forest
  • Big Brother Hawk’s first encounter with Reddy Fox
  • Big Brother Hawk watches from above
  • Big Brother Hawk and his meeting with Chatterer the Red Squirrel
  • Big Brother Hawk’s hunt in the forest
  • Big Brother Hawk faces Sammy Jay
  • Big Brother Hawk and the danger of predators
  • Big Brother Hawk’s lesson in wisdom
  • Big Brother Hawk and peace in the forest
  • Big Brother Hawk’s sacrifice for his friends
  • Big Brother Hawk helps Peter Rabbit
  • Big Brother Hawk teaches the importance of patience
  • Big Brother Hawk and his meeting with Mr. Owl
  • Big Brother Hawk shows his courage in the forest
  • Big Brother Hawk reflects on his life in the forest

The Adventures of Jerry Kangaroo

  • Jerry’s first encounter with old Mr. Owl
  • Jerry and his new friendship with Sammy Jay
  • Jerry Kangaroo’s great race
  • Jerry and the life lesson from Reddy Fox
  • Jerry and the danger of the river
  • Jerry’s plan to escape the trap
  • Jerry Kangaroo finds a very special friend
  • Jerry’s mischief on the farm
  • Jerry’s longest jump
  • Jerry learns to jump higher than ever
  • A mysterious visitor arrives in the forest
  • The day Jerry helped his friend Rabbit
  • Jerry and the challenge of finding his home
  • Jerry Kangaroo’s great return

The Adventures of Buster the Bear

  • Buster the Bear and his new home in the forest
  • Buster’s first encounter with Reddy Fox
  • Buster helps Peter Rabbit
  • Buster the Bear and the mystery of the honey
  • Buster’s great search for food
  • Buster and his meeting with Sammy Jay
  • Buster faces Big Brother Hawk
  • Buster and the scare with Mr. Dog
  • Buster the Bear’s dream
  • Buster the Bear learns about forest dangers
  • Buster the Bear helps Chatterer the Red Squirrel
  • The wisdom of Buster the Bear
  • Buster’s return to his cave
  • Buster and his friendship with other animals
  • Buster the Bear’s final lessons in the forest

The Adventures of Ol' Mistah Buzzard

  • Ol' Mistah Buzzard arrives in the forest
  • The meeting with Reddy Fox
  • A hot day in the forest
  • The importance of the circles of life
  • Ol' Mistah Buzzard’s great flight
  • Ol' Mistah Buzzard and the forest predators
  • Ol' Mistah Buzzard’s wise advice
  • The encounter with Sammy Jay
  • Ol' Mistah Buzzard’s grand feast
  • The flight toward the sunset
  • Ol' Mistah Buzzard and his shared wisdom
  • The return to his home
  • Ol' Mistah Buzzard’s dilemma
  • Ol' Mistah Buzzard’s lesson in patience
  • The legacy of Ol' Mistah Buzzard in the forest

The Adventures of Prickly Porky

  • Prickly Porky arrives in the forest
  • The first encounter with Reddy Fox
  • A day in the life of Prickly Porky
  • Friendship with Sammy Jay
  • The meeting with Buster the Bear
  • The lesson of prudence
  • An unexpected challenge
  • The importance of quills
  • The day Prickly Porky saved everyone
  • An encounter with the Hawk
  • The cycle of life in the forest
  • The return home
  • Prickly Porky faces danger
  • The animals’ rescue
  • The legacy of Prickly Porky in the forest

The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver

  • Paddy the Beaver arrives in the forest
  • Paddy the Beaver’s home
  • The dam construction
  • A meeting with Sammy Jay
  • The importance of teamwork
  • Paddy’s first challenge
  • The meeting with Buster the Bear
  • Building a new home
  • Uncle Badger’s advice
  • A day of adventures
  • The protection of the dam
  • The storm in the forest
  • The great flood
  • The lesson on perseverance
  • The return to tranquility

The Adventures of Old Man Coyote

  • Old Man Coyote arrives in the forest
  • The cunning of Old Man Coyote
  • The encounter with Reddy Fox
  • Old Man Coyote and his wisdom
  • The rivalry with Big Brother Hawk
  • The lesson of prudence
  • The plan to catch Sammy Jay
  • The game of tricks
  • Life on the prairie
  • Old Man Coyote and the challenges of the forest
  • The encounter with Buster the Bear
  • Cunning in the hunt
  • The importance of patience
  • Advice for the young ones
  • The return home

The Adventures of Sir Frog

  • Sir Frog arrives in the forest
  • The first encounter with Sammy Jay
  • The curious case of the puddles
  • The journey along the river
  • The lesson of prudence
  • The great race of Sir Frog
  • The encounter with Buster the Bear
  • An unexpected challenge
  • Friendship with Reddy Fox
  • A day of adventures and risks
  • Sir Frog’s strategy
  • The wise advice of Sir Frog
  • The lesson about home and family
  • The return to the lake
  • Sir Frog’s legacy in the forest

The Adventures of Uncle Billy Possum

  • Uncle Billy Possum arrives in the forest
  • The first encounter with Reddy Fox
  • The quiet life of Uncle Billy
  • Uncle Billy Possum’s home
  • The lesson of patience
  • Uncle Billy and the cunning of the forest animals
  • The encounter with Sammy Jay
  • The day of the great storm
  • Uncle Billy Possum and the importance of rest
  • The wisdom of Uncle Billy
  • The rescue of the forest animals
  • The plan to avoid Buster the Bear
  • Advice for the young ones
  • Uncle Billy and the forest celebration
  • The return to the tranquility of the forest

The Adventures of Peter Cottontail

  • Peter Cottontail and his life in the forest
  • The first encounter with Reddy Fox
  • Peter Cottontail’s mischief
  • The encounter with Sammy Jay
  • The day Peter Cottontail was very brave
  • The lesson of prudence
  • The great race with Buster the Bear
  • The plan to escape danger
  • The wisdom of Uncle Billy Possum
  • Friendship with the forest animals
  • Peter Cottontail and the storm
  • The rescue of the forest animals
  • The lesson of patience and cunning
  • Peter Cottontail and the forest celebration
  • Peter Cottontail’s return home

The Adventures of Johnny the Robin

  • Johnny the Robin arrives in the forest
  • The first encounter with Sammy Jay
  • Johnny’s life in his tree
  • Johnny the Robin’s meeting with Reddy Fox
  • The lesson about flying
  • The day Johnny flew for the first time
  • Johnny and the great storm
  • Johnny’s bravery in the face of danger
  • Uncle Billy Possum’s advice
  • Johnny the Robin saves his friends
  • The importance of friendship
  • The return to calm
  • The migration season
  • Johnny the Robin finds a new home
  • Johnny the Robin’s legacy in the forest

List of Episodes Adapted for Television

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