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Mother Goose Stories
Season 1
Episode 12

Mary, Mary

November 10, 1990

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Mother Goose Stories - S1 - E12

Mary Mary Quite Contrary tries to grow some flowers, but it isn't quite as simple as she thinks. For the flowers that she grows prefer to mix, not stand in rows. As they wither, Mary Mary's heart sinks. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary." The story was adapted from the tale of "Mistress Mary" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

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Mother Goose Stories: Season 1 - 13 Episode s

1x1 - Little Miss Muffet
August 25, 1990
Miss Muffet was rich. She had maids to do this, she had maids to do that, and a nurse called Nurse Holloweg. But when they wouldn't let her do what she wanted, she ran off but got such a fright, it made her run right back again. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Miss Muffet." The story was adapted from the tale of "Little Miss Muffet" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x2 - A Song of Sixpence
September 1, 1990
It's the day of the King's coronation and everyone's going to town. Young Gilligren sets off with sixpence to make himself rich. But he spends the money and is left with only blackbirds which, by chance, are just what's needed at the palace. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Sing a Song of Sixpence." The story was adapted from the tale of "Sing a Song o' Sixpence" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x3 - Boy Blue
September 8, 1990
Boy Blue is asleep while he should be at work. When the Squire comes round, he's angry for the sheep are in the meadow and the cow is in the corn. But there's a good reason why Boy Blue can't stay awake. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Boy Blue." The story was adapted from "The Story of Little Boy Blue" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x4 - Little Bo Peep
September 15, 1990
Little Bo Peep thinks she knows about sheep. She has only to take them to graze. But her sheep give her trouble, they're off on the double, and it becomes one of those days. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Bo Peep." The story was adapted from the tale of "Little Bo-Peep" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x5 - Old King Cole
September 22, 1990
Old King Cole was a merry old soul before he wore a crown. Then a touch of luck made him King and happiness ruled the land. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Old King Cole." The story was adapted from the tale of "Old King Cole" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x6 - Hey Diddle Diddle
September 29, 1990
Little Bobby tries to write a song that tells a story, but he's stuck on the first line: "Hey Diddle Diddle." Then his cat inspires a crazy tale, but only after getting caught up in a fiddle. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Hey Diddle Diddle." The story was adapted from the tale of "The Cat and the Fiddle" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x7 - Humpty Dumpty
October 6, 1990
A prince needs a riddle to baffle the King so he can marry his beloved princess. But he can't think of one until an egg comes along and an idea is hatched. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Humpty Dumpty." The story was adapted from the tale of "Humpty Dumpty " in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x8 - Hickory Dickory Dock
October 13, 1990
It's one hour after midnight and the three mice are still awake. Their mother has left them to go looking for food. The temptation is too great and they go wandering down a hole only to find exploring is not a piece of cake! (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Hickory Dickory Dock." The story was adapted from the tale of "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x9 - Jack Horner
October 20, 1990
Jack is working in the forest when he hears some urgent cries. It's a traveler who has fallen in a bog. Is it too late for Jack to rescue him or can he save the day and earn himself one of his grandmother's Christmas pies? (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Jack Horner." The story was adapted from the tale of "What Jack Horner Did" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x10 - The Prince and the Beggars
October 27, 1990
The King lets Prince Lilimond rule for a day, but the Chamberlain fears the worst. For the Prince vows to share all the kingdom's gold with the poor and the town fills with beggars, some rich and some poor. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Hark, Hark! The Dogs Do Bark." The story was adapted from the tale of "How the Beggars Came to Town" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x11 - Baa Baa Black Sheep
November 3, 1990
Two bags full is a lot of wool for any sheep to grow. But Baa Baa has a special reason to grow at least one more. Can she do it? (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Baa Baa Black Sheep." The story was adapted from the tale of "The Black Sheep" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x12 - Mary, Mary
November 10, 1990
Mary Mary Quite Contrary tries to grow some flowers, but it isn't quite as simple as she thinks. For the flowers that she grows prefer to mix, not stand in rows. As they wither, Mary Mary's heart sinks. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary." The story was adapted from the tale of "Mistress Mary" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
1x13 - Tommy Tucker
November 17, 1990
A slice of bread and butter is a feast to Tommy Tucker for he hasn't any money to buy food. But he has to sing a song for it and singing isn't easy for a boy who's never tried. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Tommy Tucker." The story was adapted from "The Story of Tommy Tucker" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

Mother Goose Stories: All seasons

S1: Season 1
13 Episode s
S2: Season 2
13 Episode s
S3: Season 3
13 Episode s

1x1 - Little Miss Muffet

1x2 - A Song of Sixpence

1x3 - Boy Blue

1x4 - Little Bo Peep

1x5 - Old King Cole

1x6 - Hey Diddle Diddle

1x7 - Humpty Dumpty

1x8 - Hickory Dickory Dock

1x9 - Jack Horner

1x10 - The Prince and the Beggars

1x11 - Baa Baa Black Sheep

1x12 - Mary, Mary

1x13 - Tommy Tucker

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3