Summary

Three fairy stories for children are shown and then analyzed for their psycho-sexual Freudian meanings by three psychiatrists. Aline MacMahon, host, with Dr. Martin Silverman, Dr. Walter Odajnyk, Dr. Dorothy Flapan. 1978. Three fairy stories for children are shown and then analyzed for their psycho-sexual Freudian meanings by three psychiatrists. Aline MacMahon, host, Dr. Martin Silverman, Dr. Walter Odajnyk, Dr. Dorothy Flapan. 5:00 CARTOON: A color cartoon followed by a live reenactment of "Jack and the Beanstalk" is shown. 3:00 COMMENTS: Dr. Martin Silverman analyzes "Jack and the Beanstalk" as a conflict between father and son. 3:40 DRAMATIZATION: "Sleeping Beauty" 3:35 INTERVIEW: Dr. Walter Dajnyk talks about the sexual overtones in "Sleeping Beauty." 4:00 DRAMATIZATION: "Hansel and Gretel" 3:00 COMMENTS: Dr. Dorothy Flapan discusses evil women in fairytales. Aline MacMahon, host, Dr. Martin Silverman, Dr. Walter Odajnyk,Dr. Dorothy Flapan