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Hawkins Falls, Population 6200

1950·Show
1Episode in1Season

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History, family, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Hawkins Falls, Population 6200 is the first successful American television soap opera. Sponsored by Unilever's blue detergent, Surf, the program began as a one hour comedy-drama on June 17, 1950, and ran in prime time on the NBC network until October 12, 1950. On April 2, 1951, the series was moved to a fifteen-minute daytime slot, where it was retitled Hawkins Falls: A Television Novel, and developed into a soap opera format. Hawkins Falls ran until July 1, 1955, making it NBC's longest running soap opera until The Doctors exceeded it in 1967. The town of Hawkins Falls was patterned after the real-life town of Woodstock, Illinois.
1950s Soap OperaSmall Town AmericaEarly TelevisionComforting NostalgiaFamily-OrientedCharacter-DrivenEpisodic DramaGentle Humor

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Is Hawkins Falls, Population 6200 worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Hawkins Falls, Population 6200 have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 1 episodes.

When did Hawkins Falls, Population 6200 air?

It ran from 1950 to 1950 and has ended.

What language is Hawkins Falls, Population 6200 in?

English

It was made in English.