Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

About Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

"Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales" is a children's television series released in 1999. This delightful TV series was based on the popular children's book "Goodnight Moon" written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. The series unfolds as a soothing bedtime story, weaving a magical narrative designed to lull children to sleep. The concept revolves around a young rabbit bidding goodnight to all the things around, from the toys in a room to the stars in the sky, providing a calm, peaceful visual journey.

Making / Production

Produced by HBO, the TV series is a collection of six animated and three live-action stories hosted by actress Susan Sarandon. The series utilises different styles of animation and live-action sequences to bring the captivating and relaxing bedtime narratives to life.

Actors

• Susan Sarandon: The Academy Award-winning actress served as the host, introducing and narrating some of the segments. Her soothing and warm voice added depth to the soothing bedtime stories.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales" was originally aired on HBO in 1999 as a part of its Family programming block.
• This series is an anthology of several beloved children's bedtime stories apart from "Goodnight Moon", including "Tar Beach" and "There's a Nightmare in My Closet".

Quotes

• "Goodnight room. Goodnight moon. Goodnight cow jumping over the moon."
• "Goodnight noises everywhere."

Music, Soundtrack

• Renowned musicians like Tony Bennett, Patti LaBelle, and Lauryn Hill lent their vocals to the nursery songs presented in the series.
• The song “Hush Little Baby” is a stand out, sung by Lauryn Hill.