Episode
The Bullwinkle Show: Fractured Fairy Tales - Hansel & Gretel
Overview
The wicked witch casts a spell on Hansel, transforming him into an aardvark. It’s up to Gretel to save her brother, and she must wield her broomstick with plenty of "brooming" to reverse the spell. As she navigates the witch's lair, the story takes humorous twists, showcasing Gretel's resourcefulness and the absurdity of the situation as she works to bring Hansel back to his original form.
Details
- Series
- The Bullwinkle Show
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 32
- Air date
- 1960-11-05
Episode context
Fractured Fairy Tales - Hansel & Gretel is Episode 32 in Season 2 of The Bullwinkle Show. It aired on 1960-11-05.
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