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.
Hallmark Hall of Fame (Season 57)
Pictures of Hollis Woods (Episode 1)
Air date: 2007-12-02
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: Story of a twelve year old foster child who has been to so many homes she longs for a family of her own. She winds up at the home of a retired schoolteacher who opens her heart and home to Hollis and the two share a Christmas adventure and learns that miracles do happen.
The Russell Girl (Episode 2)
Air date: 2008-01-27
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: A small-town girl takes a job in Chicago to escape memories of a tragic accident she blames herself for. She goes home to try and heal but her secrets continue to haunt her. Sarah decides to withhold the true reason for her homecoming after an old conflict resurfaces during an uncomfortable encounter with Lorraine Morrisey.
Sweet Nothing in my Ear (Episode 3)
Air date: 2008-04-20
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: Dan is married to his lovely wife Laura who is deaf and when their son Adam loses his hearing at age six, Dan pursues the possibility of a cochlear implant for his boy a divisive wedge is driven between husband and wife that threatens to shatter their marriage.
