"The Shirley Temple Theater" / "The Shirley Temple Storybook" / "The Shirley Temple Show" ABC/NBC TV Networks January 12,1958 to 1961. Host/Performer/Narrator: Mrs.Shirley Temple Black. Mrs.Black hosted this family anthology series..where she would introduce specially produced tv adaptations of popular children's stories that featured well known performers..playing the characters. More often than not..Mrs.Black would also perform in certain instalments ...