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Tomes & Talismans

1986-01-01 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.3

Kids · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Tomes & Talismans is a 1986 educational television series produced by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, consisting of thirteen 20-minute episodes presented as a dramatic serial story. Each episode defines, illustrates, and reviews specific library research concepts.

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Production companies
Mississippi Educational Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Niki WoodMs. Bookhart - Librarian / Ms. Bookhart
Darin HyerAphos
Cresta MartinAbakas
Mia TrevillionVarian
James Martin IILidar
Joan StebeTesla
Russ SwainFerrite
Mac McMillinHumbuckler
Brian WardThe Wizard
John HorhnReset
Charles SampsonChroma
Nick StebeUser / Pixel / Users Base Extra
Patricia GougneWiper / Wiper in Charge
Kerry YoderWiper / Wiper in Charge
Wally WootenWiper / Wiper in Charge
Mondria JacksonUser / Users Base Extra
Linda MartinUser / Users Base Extra
Osborne MoyerUser / Users Base Extra
Jason PaceUser / Users Base Extra
Fredericka SandsUser / Users Base Extra

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