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 12)
Teahouse of the August Moon (Episode 1)
Writer: John Patrick
Air date: 1962-10-26
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: Adaptation of the Putlizer Prize-winning comedy by John Patrick, based on the novel by Vern Sneider. A US Army captain is sent to teach the fundamentals of democracy and industry to the resident of a small village in occupied Japan. The first reconstructed local industry turns out to be a teahouse staffed with traditional geishas.
Cyrano de Bergerac (Episode 2)
Air date: 1962-12-06
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: An adaptation of Rostand's classic play in which a man who believes himself disfigured by a large nose instructs another man in how to court the woman he loves.
Pygmalion (Episode 3)
Air date: 1963-02-06
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: This production of Bernard Shaw's play came close on the heels of its triumphant Broadwas musical incarnation as ""My Fair Lady.""
The Invincible Mr. Disraeli (Episode 4)
Air date: 1963-04-04
Runtime: 120 min
Overview: Vignettes cover a 30-year span in the life of the famous British novelist, philosopher, and Prime Minister.
