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I HAVE 'GRIMM PARTY'! Allow me to set the record straight!

posted 16 years ago by SkinnerBank12
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Okay, so as some of you know, I ordered a mysterious tape called FAERIE TALE THEATRE: GREATEST MOMENTS off eBay. It is, in fact, what we have all been referring to as Grimm Party for several years.

The truth is, the episode is called FAERIE TALE THEATRE: GREATEST MOMENTS and it is hosted by Shelley Duvall and Teri Garr. Shelley is taking far too long to get ready for the party where all the stars of the show are waiting, and she hits her head. She then has a dream about being on trial in front of the Brothers Grimm for having changed the fairy tales. She pleads "not guilty" and shows flashbacks from the episodes on a TV she drew on a chalkboard. Throughout the flashbacks, various actors including Rex Smith, Karen Black, Dana Hill, Paul Reubens and many more give insight into their roles. At the end, there is even a phone message heard from Christopher Reeve saying how he loves everyone but he is in London and cannot make it. It concludes with Shelley Duvall waking up, thanking everyone at the party with an actual speech she gave without a script, and then retreating back into the skit with Teri Garr where she talks about the dream.

The entire episode is wonderful and it feels like another fairy tale that is taking place now (or in the case of the episode, 1985). One thing to note is that THE DANCING PRINCESSES is shown in GREATEST MOMENTS, which means that it really wasn't the last episode, which it is said to be according to many sites. Another cool thing is that Shelley Duvall often is blue-screened into certain scenes from episodes, and during the end credits, there are some bloopers from the show on the left side of the screen (Duvall's narration refers to the bloopers as "some of our best kept secrets").

I cannot convert the episode to DVD right now because I recently moved my recorder to the basement, but I will do my best to do so in the future so I can post in on YouTube! I promise! I am a devoted FTT fan and I know you guys are too. I just didn't want to be all "OH! I GOT GRIMM PARTY!" and then leave you hanging, so I provided a detailed post to keep you somewhat satisfied and to assure you I am being truthful in that I really do own the episode.

Thanks guys! I'll do my best to get it up ASAP! Reply if you want!

"Words of wisdom, Lloyd. Words - of - wisdom."
-- Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance in THE SHINING

[–] guod83 16 years ago

You champ!

Can't wait to see it. I saw that video on ebay but decided not to buy it because I don't have a VHS player anymore. So glad I didn't buy it, mainly as I do not have the tech know-how to put the damn thing on youtube. It is amazing to know that this is no longer the great 'lost' episode of FTT.

You may want to contact umbrella entertainment, they are in the process of releasing the Aussie DVD's, they may be able to market it if you send them a copy. Go to their website www.umbrellaent.com.au

[–] mkolln 16 years ago

That might not be a good idea, in terms of copyright and licensing.

As I understand it, Umbrella has access to all the official episodes of FAERIE TALE THEATRE via a new distribution deal with UK company Koch. Koch acquired the rights after they expired from Starmaker II's American DVD releases.

Unless Koch also holds the rights to "Grimm Party"/"Greatest Moments", it cannot be sourced from a privately owned videotape because of copyright law infringement. Umbrella could be sued, and their distribution deal with Koch could be cancelled.

[–] guod83 16 years ago

I would still go ahead and try to contact them, let umbrella entertainment make the call about whether they can release it or not. They may find a way.

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[–] msbethanne 16 years ago

Oh my gosh! I didn't even know about "Grimm party"! I would love to be able to see that!

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[–] guod83 16 years ago

So SkinnerBank12, how is the uploading of Grimm Party going? Can we expect to see 'Greatest Moments' any time soon?

[–] sanremo8927 16 years ago

I know. It's now May and u told us about it in Feb. What's the deal? I'm dying to see this.

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[–] SkinnerBank12 16 years ago

KochVision is re-releasing the series on DVD in September, and I've already sent them the copy of this episode so I am not able to upload it just yet. If I get permission from them to do so, then I will.

"Words of wisdom, Lloyd. Words - of - wisdom."
-- Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance in THE SHINING

[–] mkolln 16 years ago

Oh, man! So I'm going to have to buy the whole series a third time, just to have "Grimm Party"? Hopefully the Australian DVD releases (licensed through Koch) might also incorporate the bonus show. Congratulations on contacting the company so all FTT fans can finally own the COMPLETE collection.

[–] guod83 16 years ago

Good job mate! Hopefully we will all finally be able to see this episode. Thanks

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[–] SkinnerBank12 16 years ago

Unfortunately, I do not. The reason being they still have to obtain the rights to the episode because I don't think it's part of the license agreement due to its rarity. I will definitely let you guys know if I hear anything! Rest assured! =)

"Words of wisdom, Lloyd. Words - of - wisdom."
-- Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance in THE SHINING