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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."

GARAGE SALE MYSTERY Part of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' June Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - April 15, 2016

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will present a new premiere every Sunday night this June featuring an all-star lineup of four original mystery movies...


Hallmark's Original Movie SO YOU SAID YES Premieres to 2.3 Million Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2015

Hallmark Channel's romance-themed programming event, Countdown to Valentine's Day, continues to draw viewers with the Saturday, February 7 world premiere of So You Said Yes averaging a 2.1 HH rating and 2.3 million total viewers. In its 8-10pm time period, the new original film propelled Hallmark Ch...


Hallmark Channel to Premiere Four Original Movies This January
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2015

On the heels of Hallmark Channel's #1 rated Countdown to Christmas, the network continues to roll-out seasonal programming with its inaugural 'WINTERFEST' event featuring four world premiere original movies every Saturday in January 2016....


Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to Premiere KAREN KINGSBURY'S A TIME TO DANCE, 5/15
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2016

Jennie Garth ('Beverly Hills 90210'), Dan Payne ('All Yours') and Corbin Bernsen ('LA Law,' 'Psych') star in KAREN KINGSBURY'S A TIME TO DANCE, an original drama based on Karen Kingsbury's best-selling novel...


Rosie O'Donnell Mourns Father's Death; Arrest Made in Connection to Daughter's Disappearance
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2015

Broadway vet Rosie O'Donnell who is mourning the loss of her father, Edward Joseph O'Donnell, who passed away following a battle with cancer...


Rosie O'Donnell to Go Head to Head with 'Cookie' on Upcoming Episode of EMPIRE
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2015

Rosie O'Donnell will go head to head with EMPIRE's 'Cookie' in an upcoming episode of the hit FOX drama series....


SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: FROM THE HEART Debuts on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 21, 2016

SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: FROM THE HEART marks the third season for the franchise staring Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe and Geoff Gustafson, premiering tonight, February 21 at 9pm ET/PT, 8C....


MR. LINCOLN to Open East Lynne Theater Company's Season
by Tyler Peterson - June 01, 2015

On Good Friday, April 14,1865, when the President and Mrs. Lincoln were watching 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre, John Wilkes Booth entered the President's box. A few days earlier, General Lee had surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox. Although there was much to be done to repair the na...


Vintage Theatre Presents SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, Now thru 5/3
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015

Vintage Theatre presents 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' tonight, March 13 through May 3 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010....


Claudia Rankine's CITIZEN and More Slated for Primary Stages' 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016

Primary Stages announced their upcoming 32nd Season on March 14 at a champagne reception celebrating the Centennial of the birth of late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Primary Stages collaborator, Horton Foote....


Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Christmas Classics Today
by TV News Desk - October 31, 2015

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries unwraps its 2015 holiday-themed programming slate, 'THE MOST WONDERFUL MOVIES OF CHRISTMAS,' today, October 31....


Hallmark Channel's WHEN CALLS THE HEART Delivers 2.3 Million Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2016

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Hallmark Channel Teams with North Shore Animal League in Support of KITTEN BOWL III
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2016

Hallmark Channel in partnership with North Shore Animal League America celebrates 'Kitten Bowl III' by hosting adoption parties for the third year in a row at over 35 local shelters across the nation....


Christopher Walken Joins Hugh Jackman for EDDIE THE EAGLE Biopic
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2015

Christopher Walken has joined the cast of EDDIE THE EAGLE, hitting theaters in 2016....


ELTC to Offer An American Sign Language Performance of MR. LINCOLN, 7/17
by Tyler Peterson - July 06, 2015

On Friday, July 17 at 8:30p.m., there will be an American Sign Language Interpretation of 'Mr. Lincoln' produced by the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company....


Breaking News: Glenn Close to Return As Norma Desmond In ENO's SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Carrie Dunn - September 22, 2015

Glenn Close will star as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, the second production in the partnership between English National Opera (ENO) and theGradeLinnit Company.   With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, Sunset Boulevard is produced by arrangem...


Hallmark Channel's HOME & FAMILY to Spotlight Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2015

Crown Media Family Networks and Best Friends Animal Society announced today they have formed a unique partnership to raise the profile of June's Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month and spotlight the thousands of homeless kitties in shelters across the country....


IF/THEN's Janine DiVita, Kathy Bates & More Will Star in HEAR MY SONG on the Hallmark Channel
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2016

New 'Hallmark Hall of Fame' presentation HEAR MY SONG, starring Academy Award winners Dustin Hoffman and Kathy Bates, Academy Award nominee Debra Winger, Emmy Award winner Eddie Izzard, IF/THEN's Janine DiVita, Josh Lucas and Kevin McHale will be broadcast Saturday, April 16 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) o...


World Premiere of DREAM CATCHER to Play Fountain Theatre in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - December 21, 2015

Solar power confronts spirit power in a new drama by Stephen Sachs about climate change, cultural change and the moral consequences of personal choice. Cameron Watson directs Elizabeth Frances and Brian Tichnell in the world premiere of Dream Catcher, opening January 30 at the Fountain Theatre in Ho...


Tony Nominee Julie Wilson Passes Away at 90
by Nicole Rosky - April 06, 2015

BroadwayWorld has just learned that stage, screen, and cabaret star Julie Wilson passed away yesterday, April 5, from complications from two recent stokes. She was 90 years old. Wilson's friend Ann Hampton Callaway writes on Facebook:...


Cincinnati Playhouse to Present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Tyler Peterson - February 08, 2016

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, one of the most popular and best-loved stories in American literature, returns to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for the first time in more than 20 years in a thought-provoking and visually exciting new production. Christopher Sergel's adaptation of Harper Lee's coming-o...


Christopher Walken Joins Hugh Jackman for EDDIE THE EAGLE Biopic
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2015

Christopher Walken has joined the cast of EDDIE THE EAGLE, hitting theaters in 2016....


Hallmark Channel Teams with Snaps on KITTEN BOWL III Emojis
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2016

Hallmark Channel and the mobile messaging platform Snaps today announced the availability of KITTEN BOWL III Emojis on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store....


Hallmark Channel's First-Ever Winterfest Programming Event is Ratings Hit
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2016

Hot on the heels of a highly successful holiday season, Hallmark Channel jump-started the New Year with its first-ever Winterfest programming event, featuring new original movies every Saturday night in January....


HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES Delivers Impressive Spike in Nielsen's
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2015

Crown Media Family Networks announced that Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, one of the fastest growing networks on cable, noted an impressive spike in Nielsen's September Universe Estimate....






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