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Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951 – nowShow61 seasons364 episodes

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A heartwarming, uplifting drama series about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

61 seasons · 364 episodes · best: S1E1 "Amahl and the Night Visitors" 8.7

Episodes

8.2

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic TV Anthology
  • Heartwarming Dramas
  • Family-Friendly Storytelling
  • Morally Uplifting
  • Historical Adaptations
  • Character-Driven Narratives
  • Award-Winning Television
  • Comforting & Wholesome
  • Intergenerational Appeal
  • Cultural Institution

Cast

24 of 1,193 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Albert McCleery, George Schaefer, Fielder Cook
Written by
Michael De Guzman, John Barton, Allan Sloane
Produced by
David Susskind, George C. Scott, George Schaefer

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Facts

December 24, 1951 · November 27, 2011 · Still running

First aired
December 24, 1951
Latest episode
November 27, 2011
Status
Still running
Length
61 seasons · 364 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

Amahl and the Night Visitors, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1982), The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1999) +6

  • Amahl and the Night Visitors
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1982)
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1999)
  • What the Deaf Man Heard
  • Genre Anthology
  • New Season, New Name
  • Second-Act Breakup
  • Made-for-TV Movie
  • A Hallmark Presentation

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Hallmark Hall of Fame worth watching?"

Questions about Hallmark Hall of Fame

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hallmark Hall of Fame worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Hallmark Hall of Fame okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Hallmark Hall of Fame?

728 h

About 728 hours: 364 episodes in 61 seasons of about 120 minutes each since 1951, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Hallmark Hall of Fame?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Hallmark Hall of Fame?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.