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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.
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Season 2
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E1
Dutch Treat
Traces New York City's crooked Broadway Street back to its origins in 1720, when the street plan was changed to avoid cutting down a cherry tree.
Sep 7, 1952 -
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E2
Horns of a Dilemma
A girl unearths a paper making her the recipient of an unusual tribute.
Sep 14, 1952 -
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E3
The Bride's Teapot
In 1874, citizens of Sympathy Ridge, Virginia wish to build a war monument, but the federal government wants them to replace a bridge destroyed in the war.
Sep 21, 1952 -
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E4
Sometimes She's Sunday
An elder daughter working in the city brings her fiancé back to the country.
Sep 28, 1952 -
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E5
The Bachelor and the Ballot
A young suffragist tries to gain the support of a lawyer in charge of the polls, while he tries on a bet to romance her.
Oct 12, 1952 -
6
E6
Faith Is a Nine-Letter Word
Distressed by the state of world affairs and fearing her boyfriend will be sent off to war, a young woman refuses to marry until a friend convinces her to have faith in democracy.
Oct 19, 1952 -
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E7
The Secret Vote
Oct 26, 1952 -
8
E8
The Line of Duty
False arrest of a man in a totalitarian country.
Nov 2, 1952 -
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E9
Bread of Freedom
The story of Christopher Ludwick, philanthropist and superintendent of bakers in the Continental Army.
Nov 9, 1952 -
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E10
The Blue and White Lamp
Traces the origins of the Travelers Aid Society to a cholera epidemic in mid-19th century St. Louis.
Nov 16, 1952 -
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E11
Mrs. Thanksgiving
Story of a woman's fight to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Nov 23, 1952 -
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E12
Ten Thousand Words
Recounts an incident from the life of Nathaniel Currier.
Nov 30, 1952 -
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E13
Joan of Arc
Dec 7, 1952 -
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E14
Green Hills of Vermont
Kate Smith narrates a Christmas story about an unwanted donkey.
Dec 14, 1952 -
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E15
The Small One
A whimsical tale of Norman Rockwell's tribulations upon his move to a small town in Vermont. At the end of the program, Sarah Churchill, on behalf of Hallmark, presents a medallion to Mr. Rockwell.
Dec 21, 1952 -
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E16
Father Time
The story of blacksmith Daniel Jean Richard, founder of the watch industry in the Neuch|catel district of Switzerland.
Dec 28, 1952 -
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E17
Home is the Sailor
The story of Fanny Stevenson, wife of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Jan 4, 1953 -
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E18
Span Through Time
The story of John and Washington Roebling, designers of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Jan 11, 1953 -
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E19
The General's Bible
A tale concerning the Bible used by General George Washington at his first inauguration in New York City.
Jan 18, 1953 -
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E20
Socrates' Wife
When Socrates is imprisoned because of his teachings, his wife pleads for his release and helps to plan his escape.
Jan 25, 1953 -
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E21
To My Valentine
A musical celebration of the traditions of Valentine's Day.
Feb 1, 1953 -
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E22
Lincoln's Little Correspondent
Adapted from the book by Hertha Pauli. The story surrounding 11-year-old Grace Bedell's letter to Abraham Lincoln suggesting that he grow a beard.
Feb 8, 1953 -
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E23
Crown of Wings
Incident from the life of General George Washington, in which Phoebe Fraunces, daughter of Fraunces Tavern's proprietor, showed her loyalty to Washington and his cause. Phoebe was in love with a member of Washington's personal staff who was involved in a plot to kill him.
Feb 15, 1953 -
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E24
Dinner for the General
Mercy Disborough's efforts to end American witchhunts; set in Fairfield County, Connecticut in 1692.
Feb 22, 1953 -
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E25
The Accused
Mann's work towards education for all regardless of race, creed, or color.
Mar 1, 1953 -
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E26
Horace Mann's Miracle
The story of poet Thomas Moore (1779-1852).
Mar 8, 1953 -
27
E27
The Harp of Erin
Mathew Brady's Civil War photography.
Mar 15, 1953 -
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E28
Photograph by Brady
The story of Queen Elizabeth I's ascendance to the throne.
Mar 22, 1953 -
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E29
A Queen Is Born
The story of Queen Elizabeth I's ascendance to the throne.
Mar 29, 1953 -
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E30
The Other Wise Man
Apr 5, 1953 -
31
E31
Skipper of the Skies
The story of Samuel Morse and the use of the telegraph.
Apr 12, 1953 -
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E32
The World on a Wire
The story of Samuel Morse and the use of the telegraph.
Apr 19, 1953 -
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E33
Hamlet
The story of poet and minister John Donne, and his relationship with his wife and her father, Sir George Moore.
Apr 26, 1953 -
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E34
No Man Is an Island
Story of Frederick Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty, from the time the sculptor received the commission in 1774 until Pulitzer provided funding for the base ten years later.
May 3, 1953 -
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E35
The Lady of Liberty
Life of General Robert E. Lee after the Civil War.
May 10, 1953 -
36
E36
Soldier of Peace
Sarah Bernhardt gives up her love to continue her acting career.
May 17, 1953 -
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E37
Proudly I Love
Sarah Bernhardt gives up her love to continue her acting career.
May 24, 1953 -
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E38
Spark of Genius
Story of Josiah Wedgwood.
May 31, 1953 -
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E39
The Clay of Kings
The story of Boston dentist William Thomas Green Morton, who developed the use of ether as an anesthetic.
Jun 7, 1953 -
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E40
Scott's Castle
The life of Sir Walter Scott, including family, literary career, bankruptcy, and the death of his wife.
Jun 14, 1953 -
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E41
Man Against Pain
The story of Boston dentist William Thomas Green Morton, who developed the use of ether as an anesthetic.
Jun 21, 1953 -
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E42
The Mercer Girls
An incident in the life of naturalist artist John James Audubon; set in New Orleans in 1824.
Jun 28, 1953