About this season
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.
Episodes (3)
1. A Punt, a Pass, and a Prayer
Aired 20 November 1968 • 120 min
Despite a severe on-the-field injury, an aging quarterback refuses to give up his dream of returning to professional football.
2. Pinocchio
7.5Aired 8 December 1968 • 120 min
Pinocchio is a 90-minute musical adaptation of Carlo Collodi's classic story. It aired on NBC on December 8, 1968 as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame series. Peter Noone, lead singer of Herman's Hermits, played Pinocchio and Burl Ives was cast as Mister Geppetto. Walter Marks wrote the songs, and the script was adapted by Ernest Kinoy.
3. Teacher, Teacher
Aired 5 February 1969 • 120 min
A recovering alcoholic former schoolteacher is hired to tutor a retarded boy.