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 6)
Born Yesterday (Episode 1)
Air date: 1956-10-28
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: Adaptation of Kanin's Broadway comedy.
Man and Superman (Episode 2)
Air date: 1956-11-25
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: A 90-minute condensation of George Bernard Shaw's epic play.
The Little Foxes (Episode 3)
Air date: 1956-12-16
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: Adaptation of Hellmann's Broadway melodrama.
The Lark (Episode 4)
Writer: James Costigan
Air date: 1957-02-10
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: Adaptation of the Anouilh play, as adapted for Broadway by Lillian Hellmann.
There Shall Be No Night (Episode 5)
Air date: 1957-03-17
Runtime: 120 min
The Yeoman of the Guard (Episode 6)
Air date: 1957-04-10
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: Adaptation of the Gilbert & Sullivan musical comedy.
