The Bullwinkle Show (1959)

Season 1: Episode 122

In this twist on the classic tale, kindly old Geppetto, who runs a toy shop, wishes for the puppet he's crafting to come to life. A fairy grants his wish, bringing Pinocchio to life. Geppetto is thrilled and quickly strikes a deal with a local TV station to turn Pinocchio into a star. However, Pinocchio only wants to do a brave deed and become a real boy. His chance comes when he boldly announces he'll do the show without cue cards, a brave act that finally turns him into a real boy. But now, with Pinocchio's transformation, the TV show loses its appeal, leaving Geppetto back where he started.