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The Magic Ball

1971 – 1972 26 episodes

This was Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall’s first series produced at the request of and for a TV audience. Their studio, Stop Frame Animations, would later become known as Cosgrove Hall Films. The series won a number of awards, including two silver medals at the Venice Film Festival of Children’s Films and a Silver Hugo at the Chicago Film Festival.

Episode guide

  1. The Story Of The Cave Man

    January 5, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  2. The Story Of The Princess In The Castle

    January 12, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  3. The Story Of The Chimney Sweep

    January 19, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  4. The Story Of The Six Winged Lions

    January 26, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  5. The Story Of The Highwayman

    February 2, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  6. The Story Of The Circus

    February 9, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  7. The Story Of The Weathermaker

    February 16, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  8. The Story Of The Chimpanzee

    February 23, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  9. The Story Of The Grandfather Clock

    March 2, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  10. The Story Of The Toy Soldiers

    March 9, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  11. The Story Of The Flying Carpet

    March 16, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  12. The Story Of The Cowboy And The Indian

    March 23, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  13. The Story Of The Pirates

    April 6, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  14. The Story Of The Strange Planet

    October 17, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  15. The Story Of The Comic Book

    December 5, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  16. The Story Of The Mountie

    December 19, 1971 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  17. The Story Of The Nervous Bagpipes

    September 26, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  18. Under The Sea

    October 3, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  19. The Story Of The Giant

    October 10, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  20. The Story Of The Knight And The Dragon

    October 24, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  21. The Story Of The Hunter

    October 31, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  22. The Story Of The Bee

    November 7, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  23. The Story Of The Drawing Book

    November 14, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  24. The Story Of The Eskimo

    November 21, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  25. The Story Of The City Of Machines

    November 28, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…

  26. The Story Of The Witch

    December 12, 1972 TV Episode Stop Frame Animations

    Featuring Sam, Magic Ball, Aunt Mill, Prince, Princess, Nasty King, Arkwright the Horse, Becket, Sweep, Organ Grinder, Chinese Prince, Evil Chinese King, Lapsa…