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 26, 1959 - 2h 0m
Hallowe'en adaptation of the stage play by Maxwell Anderson; includes a tribute to Maxwell Anderson by Helen Hayes.
Nov 15, 1959 - 2h 0m
Adaptation of the play by Henrik Ibsen.
Dec 13, 1959 - 2h 0m
Four Christmas-themed segements: an ice-sakting version of the ballet ""The Ice Princess""; a performance of Christmas songs by the Obernkirchen Chidlren's Choir; an adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans' ""The Borrowed Christmas,"" about a wealthy man given one last chance to redeem himself; and a Nativity reading by actress Judith Anderson.
Feb 3, 1960 - 2h 0m
A Valentine's Day production of the Shakespeare play.
Mar 2, 1960 - 2h 0m
An Englishman, a former judge, arrives in the Near East, where a man he had sentenced to jail many years before plans revenge.
Apr 10, 1960 - 2h 0m
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