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For more than 60 years, the Hallmark Hall of Fame presents original films that entertain, enlighten and inspire.

The first Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation (December 24, 1951) was the world premiere of Gian Carlo Menotti's opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors. The first original opera ever commissioned for television, Amahl enjoyed several encore presentations over the years. It made further television network history in 1953 when it became the first sponsored program ever presented in color.

Many Hallmark Hall of Fame presentations since have been groundbreaking. Hamlet (1953) was the first play by William Shakespeare ever presented on television. More people watched that broadcast than had seen the classic play on stage during the 350 years since it was written. The series also earns the acclaim of consumers and critics for its award-winning commercials. In an age of increasing clutter, Hallmark Hall of Fame broadcasts are distinguished by fewer commercial minutes and fewer commercial breaks than other network programming.

Hallmark Cards Chairman Donald J. Hall says the Hallmark Hall of Fame remains an integral and vibrant part of the company's culture. "We are in the business of helping people communicate," says Hall, "a key part of that mandate has been the Hallmark Hall of Fame."

"Thanks to the enormous contributions of hundreds of superbly talented writers, actors, directors and other creative artists, we've been able to develop and present material that both informs and entertains. We've stayed the course for 60 years, and I think our artistic record speaks for itself. I'm proud of the Hallmark Hall of Fame's history and feel confident about its future."

Kellie Martin, Cameron Mathison to Star in Hallmark's THE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2013

Emmy(R) nominee Kellie Martin stars as a widow who hopes to find happiness during the holiday season with the help of a new romantic interest in the World Premiere of 'The Christmas Ornament,'...


Brigid Brannagh and Sean Patrick Flanery Star in A Crush on You 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 18, 2011

Romance has long been forgotten for an overworked single mom until an unexpected email arrives in 'A Crush on You,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Saturday, June 11 (9p.m. ET/PT, 8C)....


Hallmark to Premiere Hallmark Hall of Fame Movies Exclusively on ABC Television Network
by Lauren Wolman - July 07, 2011

Hallmark announced today a multi-year deal, beginning with the 2011-2012 TV season, to premiere Hallmark Hall of Fame movies exclusively on the ABC Television Network with encore broadcasts a week later on Hallmark Channel....


Old Opera House Theatre to Hold Auditions for HOME GAMES, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012

Auditions for the comedy/drama Home Games, by Tom Ziegler, will be held on Sunday & Monday, January 29 & 30, at 7:00pm at the Old Opera House in Charles Town....


Cuba Gooding Jr. to Star in ABC's Original Movie FIRELIGHT, 4/22
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2012

Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. ('Jerry Maguire,' 'Radio') stars in a new Hallmark Hall of Fame film, FIRELIGHT premiering Sunday, April 22 (9:00-11:00, ET) on the ABC Television Network....


18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Complete List of Nominees & Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 29, 2012

BroadwayWorld brought you the winners as they were announced throughout the evening; check below for a complete list!...


Hallmark Channel Announces 2012 Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2012

Hallmark Channel announced its Q1 and Q2 programming schedule to attendees of the Winter 2012 Television Critics Association Press Tour today, a robust slate of programs that consists of no less than 9 Hallmark Channel Original Movies. ...


Sarah Lancaster to Star in Hallmark Channel's FIR CRAZY, 11/24
by Christina Raquel - September 23, 2013

Sarah Lancaster stars as a marketing exec turned reluctant Christmas tree peddler in 'Fir Crazy,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Sunday, November 24 at 8pm ET/PT, 7C. Eric Johnson and Colin Mochrie also star in this holiday film, part of Hallmark Channel's COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS, t...


Jack Noseworthy Joins Rob Lowe and Ginnifer Goodwin in KILLING KENNEDY
by TV News Desk - May 30, 2013

TV, feature and Broadway star Jack Noseworthy is set to star as Bobby Kennedy with Rob Lowe and Ginnifer Goodwin in KILLING KENNEDY. Plus he is starring in features TIO PAPI, JULIA and NEEDLESTICK....


Ernest Borgnine Honored With SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2011

Ernest Borgnine, who is exuberantly entering his seventh decade of creating memorable characters and award-winning performances, will receive Screen Actors Guild (SAG)'s most prestigious accolade-?the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment....


Hallmark Reveals Plans and Exclusive Keepsake Ornaments for Comic-Con 2013
by Caryn Robbins - June 26, 2013

Hallmark will make its sixth appearance at Comic-Con International next month in San Diego, taking part in the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world....


Hallmark Enters Licensing Agreement with A&E's Hit Show DUCK DYNASTY
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2013

Beginning this Father's Day, 'Duck Dynasty' fans will have new ways to connect with each other, thanks to a multi-year agreement announced today between A+E Networks Consumer Products and Hallmark Cards, Inc....


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - John Corbett Stars in A SMILE AS BIG AS THE MOON, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012

John Corbett ('Sex and the City,' the HallMark Hall of Fame movie 'November Christmas') will star in the inspiring story of a high school football coach and special-education teacher who worked to achieve an impossible dream - to take a class of special-education students to NASA's Space Camp - in t...


Kristin Chenoweth, Whoopi Goldberg, et al. to Judge Hero Dog Awards, 11/11
by Nicole Rosky - July 27, 2011

Hallmark Channel announced today that international film star Ewan McGregor ('The Beginners') will join actress, comedian, and author Betty White ('Hot in Cleveland') on stage as a celebrity presenter, while film, stage, and television actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth ('Glee', 'Pushing Daisies')...


Old Opera House Theatre to Hold Auditions for HOME GAMES, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012

Auditions for the comedy/drama Home Games, by Tom Ziegler, will be held on Sunday & Monday, January 29 & 30, at 7:00pm at the Old Opera House in Charles Town....


Joey Lawrence Hosts Hallmark Channel's American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards Today
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2013

Beloved television and movie actor Joey Lawrence has been chosen to host an unusual and heart-warming national television special, joining a veritable galaxy of stars to celebrate some very special canines vying to become America's top dog....


Hallmark's New Series WHEN CALLS THE HEART to Premiere 10/5
by Tyler Peterson - July 24, 2013

A privileged society lady is a true pioneer woman in the World Premiere of 'When Calls the Heart,' a Hallmark Channel Original Primetime Series, premiering October 5 at 9p.m. ET/PT, 8C, with a two-hour special extended pilot of Hallmark Channel's second original primetime series, premiering January ...


Women in Film & Television to Honor Co-Founder Nancy Malone at Muse Awards, 12/12
by Movies News Desk - November 15, 2013

'I am strong. I am invincible, I am woman ...' -- Those immortal words sung by Helen Reddy could very well have been describing Women In Film co-founder, Nancy Malone, who will among many honorees at the annual New York Women in Film & Television Muse Awards on December 12, 2013....


Old Opera House Theatre to Hold Auditions for HOME GAMES, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012

Auditions for the comedy/drama Home Games, by Tom Ziegler, will be held on Sunday & Monday, January 29 & 30, at 7:00pm at the Old Opera House in Charles Town....


Jane Alexander, Victor Garber, et al. Set for 'Royal Romance' Film; Premieres 8/27
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2011

Hallmark Channel announces that 'William & Catherine: A Royal Romance,' a two-hour Hallmark Channel Original Movie from Emmy(R) Award-winning producer Linda Yellen ('Playing for Time') and Emmy(R) Award nominee Brad Krevoy ('Taking Chance') will have its World Premiere exclusively on the network, Sa...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - John Corbett Stars in A SMILE AS BIG AS THE MOON, 1/29
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2012

John Corbett ('Sex and the City,' the HallMark Hall of Fame movie 'November Christmas') will star in the inspiring story of a high school football coach and special-education teacher who worked to achieve an impossible dream - to take a class of special-education students to NASA's Space Camp - in t...


Houdyshell, Foote Set for Primary Stages' 'HARRISON, TX', Now thru 9/15
by Caryn Robbins - July 23, 2012

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) launches its 28th season tonight, July 24 when HARRISON, TX: THREE PLAYS BY HORTON FOOTE begins performances....


Jane Alexander, Victor Garber, et al. Set for 'Royal Romance' Film; Premieres 8/27
by Kelsey Denette - June 16, 2011

Hallmark Channel announces that 'William & Catherine: A Royal Romance,' a two-hour Hallmark Channel Original Movie from Emmy(R) Award-winning producer Linda Yellen ('Playing for Time') and Emmy(R) Award nominee Brad Krevoy ('Taking Chance') will have its World Premiere exclusively on the network, Sa...


Lindsay Wagner Stars in Hallmark Channel's THE THANKSGIVING HOUSE Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 02, 2013

Emily Rose ('Haven') stars as a lawyer who inherits a house on what just may be the site of the first Thanksgiving in 'The Thanksgiving House,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere tonight, November 2 at 8pm ET/PT, 7C....


Hallmark Channel Renews CEDAR COVE for Second Season
by Tyler Peterson - September 30, 2013

Hallmark Channel's very successful and first-ever primetime series, 'Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove' starring internationally renowned actress Andie MacDowell, has received a second season renewal. The critically acclaimed series has garnered tremendous popularity and success, already seen by tens of ...






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