Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Oct 24, 1960 - 2h 0m
A musical adaptation of James Hilton's novel ""Lost Horizon,"" in which a plane crash in the Himalayas leads a group of survivors to the hidden society of Shangri-La and its closely guarded secret of longevity.
Nov 20, 1960 - 2h 0m
Adaptation of the stage tragedy by William Shakespeare.
Dec 16, 1960 - 2h 0m
An original comic opera for Christmas. Libretto by Paul Engle; music by Philip Bezanson.
Feb 7, 1961 - 2h 0m
Adaptation of the stage play by Anouilh: A flighty duchess plays matchmaker in the drawing rooms of the aristocracy.
Mar 24, 1961 - 2h 0m
An Easter biblical production of the story of the Crucifixion.
May 5, 1961 - 2h 0m
""Premiere performance of a winner in the Hallmark teleplay writing competition, selected from over 1500 entries from 19 countries."" A drifter who discovers the body of a murder victim in an isolated farm community is appalled by the town's casual acceptance of the crime.
