Episodes
1. Shangri-La
October 24, 1960
120 min
A musical adaptation of James Hilton's novel ""Lost Horizon,"" in which a plane crash in the Himalayas leads a group of survivors to the hidden society of Shangri-La and its closely guarded secret of longevity.
Guest Stars:
Richard Basehart, Marisa Pavan, John Abbott, Gene Nelson, James Valentine
2. Macbeth
November 20, 1960
120 min
Adaptation of the stage tragedy by William Shakespeare.
Guest Stars:
Ian Bannen, Megs Jenkins, Barry Warren, William Hutt, Judith Anderson
3. Golden Child
December 16, 1960
120 min
An original comic opera for Christmas. Libretto by Paul Engle; music by Philip Bezanson.
4. Time Remembered
February 7, 1961
120 min
Adaptation of the stage play by Anouilh: A flighty duchess plays matchmaker in the drawing rooms of the aristocracy.
Guest Stars:
Edith Evans, Ignatius Wolfington, Paul Hartman, Janet Munro, Christopher Plummer
5. Give Us Barabbas!
March 24, 1961
120 min
An Easter biblical production of the story of the Crucifixion.
Guest Stars:
Keir Dullea, Ludwig Donath, Kermit Murdock, Kim Hunter, James Daly
6. The Joke and the Valley
May 5, 1961
120 min
""Premiere performance of a winner in the Hallmark teleplay writing competition, selected from over 1500 entries from 19 countries."" A drifter who discovers the body of a murder victim in an isolated farm community is appalled by the town's casual acceptance of the crime.
Guest Stars:
Dean Stockwell, Keenan Wynn, Russell Collins, Thomas Mitchell, Logan Ramsey
