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Hallmark Playhouse 132 Episodes
Hallmark Playhouse was a prestigious and elegantly produced old-time radio anthology series that adapted great works of literature, historical biographies, and inspirational stories for a wide listening audience. Sponsored by the Hallmark Greeting Card Company, the series emphasized classic values, emotional storytelling, and literary quality—offering dramatizations of well-known novels, short stories, and lives of historical figures. With impeccable production and star-studded casts, Hallmark Playhouse was a showcase for thoughtful drama and cultural enrichment during the later years of golden-age radio.
Refined and uplifting, Hallmark Playhouse brought the pages of history and literature to life with warmth, dignity, and dramatic flair.
The Stars
The series featured a rotating cast of Hollywood and radio luminaries, including:
– Greer Garson
– Ronald Colman
– James Stewart
– Agnes Moorehead
– Lionel Barrymore
– Deborah Kerr
Narration and hosting duties were originally handled by James Hilton, the famed author of Lost Horizon, lending literary credibility and a calm, cultured tone to the introductions. Later episodes featured Dean Jagger and others as hosts.
Key Dates
• Hallmark Playhouse premiered on CBS Radio on June 10, 1948.
• The program ran until February 1, 1953, after which it was rebranded as Hallmark Hall of Fame and transitioned to television.
• The radio series aired in a weekly 30-minute format, typically on Thursday evenings.
Other Information
The show’s source material ranged from the works of authors like Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, and Jane Austen, to dramatized biographies of figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Florence Nightingale, and Thomas Edison. Each episode was introduced with care, often drawing attention to the values or emotional themes within the story.
Production values were consistently high, with rich orchestral music, professional direction, and crisp sound design that enhanced the literary atmosphere. The program reflected Hallmark’s branding focus on emotion, tradition, and connection—appealing to families and adult listeners alike.
While other anthology shows offered more variety or experimentation, Hallmark Playhouse stood out for its quiet elegance and its commitment to quality adaptations of meaningful and enduring stories.
Today, Hallmark Playhouse is remembered as a graceful and culturally enriching series that captured the spirit of classic literature and heroic lives, reinforcing timeless ideals of love, honor, courage, and compassion.
This collection comes preloaded on a USB stick, allowing you to easily transfer all episodes to the device of your choice. Enjoy seamless playback a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
Suggested Retail Price: $24.99
Mice Price: $19.49
Length: 25
Width: 132
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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