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 (6)
1. Johnny Belinda
Aired 13 October 1958 • 120 min
2. Kiss Me, Kate
Aired 20 November 1958 • 120 min
Backstager musical loosely based on Shakespeare's ""The Taming of the Shrew,"" music and lyrics by Cole Porter.
3. The Gift of the Magi
Aired 9 December 1958 • 120 min
A musical adaptation (with songs by Richard Adler) of O. Henry's familiar Christmas story. A devoted young married couple each have one prized possession—Jim his watch, Della her long, luxuriant hair. When Christmas comes, with little money on hand, each plans a surprise for the other.
4. The Christmas Tree
Aired 14 December 1958 • 120 min
5. Berkeley Square
Aired 5 February 1959 • 120 min
His new surroundings have stimulated the imagination of Peter Standish, a young American who has moved into a mansion in present-day Berkeley Square, London. In 1784 a namesake of his, also American, had visited this house. Standish longs to travel back through time and become this 18th century visitor. His longing becomes a reality.
6. Ah, Wilderness!
Aired 28 April 1959 • 120 min
Adaptation of the Eugene O'Neill stage comedy.