The show aired on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the Midwest from 1988 to 1999, including Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois.
"Gator Tales" was produced by Al Frank (later Rebecca McDowell), and was directed by Skip Goodrum.
From 1988 to 1993 the part of the storyteller was played by Bobby Norfolk, and from 1994 to 1999 the role was filled by Annette Harrison.
The show at times featured guest appearances by notable local actors, including Todd Newton in one of his first professional TV roles.
"Gator Tales" won numerous regional Emmy Awards during its 11-year run on KMOV, and was one of the last of the "classic" local children's television shows to be produced, prior to the eventual dominance of syndicated broadcast programming, cable TV and the growth of such national children's television giants as Nickelodeon.