Pinocchio (1968 film)

Pinocchio
Based onThe Adventures of Pinocchio
by Carlo Collodi
Written byErnest Kinoy
Starring
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseDecember 8, 1968 (1968-12-08)
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Pinocchio is a 90-minute musical adaptation of Carlo Collodi's classic 1883 book. It aired on NBC on December 8, 1968, as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame series. In the UK, it aired on BBC1 on Boxing Day 1969.

Peter Noone, lead singer of Herman's Hermits, played Pinocchio and Burl Ives was cast as Mister Geppetto. Walter Marks wrote the songs, and the script was adapted by Ernest Kinoy.