Amahl & The Night Visitors 1951 As the three Magi travel to Bethlehem in search of the Christ child, a small crippled boy, Amahl, generously offers them shelter in the humble hut he shares with his widowed mother - warmly welcoming them with food, dance, and song. Starring Bill McIver, Rosemary Kuhlmann, Andrew McKinley, David Aiken, Leon Lishner, and Francis Monachino

Hamlet 1953 Set in the Victorian era, a prince must avenge his father's death by killing his uncle. Starring Maurice Evans, Ruth Chatterton, Joseph Schildkraut, Sarah Churchill, and Barry Jones.

King Richard II 1954 When the cousin he banished returns and mounts a challenge to his authority, the unscrupulous yet poetic King Richard II finds himself forced to abdicate his considerable power. Starring Maurice Evans, Kent Smith, Sarah Churchill, Frederic Worlock, Richard Purdy, and Louis Hector.

Macbeth 1954 A Scottish nobleman encounters three sinister witches who predict that he will become king. To expedite the prophecy, the nobleman's power-hungry wife persuades him to assassinate the ruling king. Starring Maurice Evans, Judith Anderson, Roger Hamilton, House Jameson, Staats Cotsworth, and Richard Waring.

Alice In Wonderland 1955 Imaginative young Alice embarks on a magical trip through an illogical, whimsical world located beyond the other side of the looking glass. Starring Gillian Barber, Martyn Green, Bobby Clark, Hiram Sherman, J. Pat O'Malley, Burr Tillstrom, Elsa Lanchester, Eva Le Gallienne, and Reginald Gardiner.

The Devil's Disciple 1955 Set during the American Revolution, George Bernard Shaw's adventure satirizes the hypocrisy of New England's sanctimonious colonists. Starring Maurice Evans, Ralph Bellamy, Dennis King, Teresa Wright, and Margaret Hamilton.

Dream Girl 1955 A fashionable young woman escapes her dull life and demanding mother by dwelling in a world of outrageous daydreams. Starring Vivian Blaine and Hal March.

The Corn is Green 1956 In a Welsh mining community, an idealistic schoolmistress strives to transform an intelligent but rough young coal miner into a scholar. Starring Eva Le Gallienne, John Kerr, Joan Lorring, and Melville Cooper.

The Good Fairy 1956 In Europe, a pretty, young theater usherette likes to think of herself as a "good fairy" as she attempts to bring happiness and luck to all she comes in contact with. Starring Julie Harris and Walter Slezak.

The Taming of the Shrew 1956 A father finds it difficult to marry off his volatile daughter until a visitor arrives in search of any woman with a sizable dowry. Starring Maurice Evans and Lilli Palmer.

The Cradle Song 1956 A spirited young orphan finds a loving and supportive home with nuns in the sanctuary of their monastery. Starring Judith Anderson and Siobhan McKenna.

Born Yesterday 1956 A pretty chorus girl from the Bronx turns her back on the good life when she dumps her rought junkyard-tycoon boyfriend for an erudite Washington journalist. Starring Mary Martin and Paul Douglas.

Man & Superman 1956 A confirmed bachelor is shocked to discover that he has become co-guardian of an attractive and wealthy young woman. Starring Maurice Evans and Joan Greenwood.

The Little Foxes 1956 In the deep South, an unscrupulous woman seeks to advance her fortunes at any cost. Eager to invest in a dubious business venture that promises her great wealth, the woman pressures her ill husband for capital. When he refuses, the woman ruthlessly withholds her husband's heart medication and watches him die. Starring Greer Garson and Franchot Tone.

The Lark 1957 In the 1400s, a young Joan of Arc, ,claiming to be inspired by religious visions and divine instruction, disguises herself as a man and organizes a French resistance to the English siege of Orleans. Starring Julie Harris and Boris Karloff.

There Shall Be No Night 1957 This updating of Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning play centers upon a family tragically divided over the Soviet Union's violent response to the 1956 Hungarian revolution. Starring Charles Boyer and Katharine Cornell.

Yeoman Of The Guard 1957 Gilbert and Sullivan's full-length operetta concerns a decorated and brave British colonel whose experiments in alchemy lead him to be wrongly accused of practicing sorcery. Starring Alfred Drake, Celeste Holm, and Bill Hayes.

Green Pastures 1957 In the deep South, an African American Sunday school teacher relates incidents from the Bible to her students. Starring William Warfield and Eddie Anderson "Rochester."

On Borrowed Time 1957 After a boy's parents perish in an accident, his grandfather is determined to protect him from an unscrupulous and greedy aunt. Starring Ed Wynn and Claude Rains.

Twelfth Night/What You Will 1957 Shipwrecked off of the coast of Illyria, a young woman is left alone when she and her twin brother become separated at sea. Believing her brother drowned and unable to travel on her own as a woman, she presents herself as a boy. Starring Maurice Evans, Rosemary Harris, and Dennis King.

Hans Brinker/Silver Skates 1958 This musical adaptation of Mary Mapes Dodge's children's classic concerns a young man and his efforts to compete in a local ice skating competition. Starring Tab Hunter and Peggy King.

Little Moon of Alban 1958 During the Irish rebelllion, a young woman struggles to regain her faith following the death of her fiance at the hands of the British. Starring Julie Harris and Christopher Plummer.

Dial M For Murder 1958 When a retired tennis pro learns that his wife, a wealthy heiress and socialite, has feelings for another man, he begins to plan her murder. Starring Maurice Evans, Rosemary Harris, and John Williams.

Johnny Belinda 1958 A deaf-mute farm girl's isolation and loneliness are eased when an idealistic young doctor teaches her sign language. Starring Julie Harris and Christopher Plummer.

Kiss Me Kate 1958 The opening night of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew is threatened by constant bickering between the show's leads. Starring Alfred Drake, Julie Wilson, and Patricia Morison.

The Christmas Tree 1958 An ornately decorated Christmas tree serves as the colorful centerpiece for a diverse anthology of dramatic, fantasy, and musical vignettes. Starring Jessica Tandy, Ellen McRae (Ellen Burstyn), Carol Channing, and William Shatner.

Berkeley Square 1959 An American man travels back in time to eighteenth-century England where he begins an ill-fated relationship with a beautiful young woman. Starring John Kerr and Jeannie Carson.

Ah, Wilderness! 1959 At the turn-of-the-century, an intelligent young man struggles through the trials and tribulations of romance. Starring Helen Hayes and Lloyd Nolan.

Winterset 1959 A young man dedicates his life to clearing the name of his father who was wrongfully executed for murder. Starring Don Murray, Piper Laurie, and Charles Bickford.

A Doll's House 1959 In the nineteeth century, a middle-class housewife undergoes a transformation from sheltered "doll" to emancipated woman. Starring Julie Harris and Christopher Plummer.

A Christmas Festival 1959 This anthology of four Christmas-themed productions explores the yuletide spirit in majestic fashion. Starring Walter Slezak and Jules Munshin.

The Tempest 1960 William Shakespeare's romantic comedy concerns a duke who is removed from power by his brother and exiled with his daughter on an enchanted island. Starring Maurice Evans and Richard Burton.

CptBrassbounds Conversion 1960 In Morocco, a brigand pirate captain captures the highborn Lady Cicely with the intention of turning her over to an Arab sheik for a bounty. The rough captain, however, soon finds himself the target of the exceedingly proper lady, who decides to make it her mission to tame him. Starring Greer Garson, Christopher Plummer, and Robert Redford.

Shangri-La 1960 This musical adaptation of James Hilton's novel Lost Horizon follows a British diplomat and four others whose plane crashes in the Himalayas. Starring Richard Basehart, Marisa Pavan, and Helen Gallagher.

Golden Child 1960 In this retelling of the Nativity set during the California gold rush of 1849, a group of greedy miners become dangerous when a man refuses to divulge the location of his significant find. Starring Patricia Neway, Brenda Lewis, and Stephen Douglass.

Time Remembered 1961 For more than two years, a handsome young prince mourns the death of his love - a woman he only knew for three days. Starring Christopher Plummer and Edith Evans.

Give Us Barabbas 1961 In this biblical dramatization, a lowly thief is spared from punishment by the crowd who condemns Christ to death. Starring James Daly and Kim Hunter.

The Joke & The Valley 1961 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. Starring Dean Stockwell and Thomas Mitchell.

Victoria Regina 1961 This biographical drama, adapted from Laurence Housman's Broadway play, chronicles Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne in 1837 through the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee - with special emphasis on her enduring relationship with her beloved husband Albert. Starring Julie Harris and James Donald.

Arsenic & Old Lace 1962 A young man discovers that his sweet spinster aunts have been poisoning their lonely gentlemen callers and laying the remains to rest in their mansion cellar. Starring Tony Randall, Dorothy Stickney, Mildred Natwick, and Tom Bosley.

Teahouse Of The August Moon 1962 An army captain is sent to teach the fundamentals of democracy and industry to the residents of a small village in occupied Japan. Starring John Forsythe and David Wayne.

Cyrano De Bergerac 1962 The self-conscious Cyrano orchestrates a proxy romance for his true love, the beautiful Roxanne. Starring Christopher Plummer and Hope Lange.

Pygmalion 1963 George Bernard Shaw's satire of middle-class morality follows the transformation of Cockney "flower girl" Eliza Doolittle from a rough-around-the-edges street vender to an elegant, well-spoken lady. Starring Julie Harris and James Donald.

The Invincible MrDisraeli 1963 Set in the nineteenth century, this biographical dramatization explores the distinguished life and political career of respected novelist, philosopher, and British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli. Starring Trevor Howard and Greer Garson.

The Patriots 1963 During the post-Revolutionary War period of the 1790s, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson clash over the precarious exonomic and military positions of the new republic. Starring Charlton Heston, John Fraser, and Michael Higgins.

A Cry of Angels 1963 In eighteenth-century England, eccentric composer George Frideric Handel triumphantly conceives his enduring composition the Messiah. Starring Walter Slezak and Maureen O'Hara.

Abe Lincoln In Illinois 1964 Seminal events in the life of Abraham Lincoln are dramatically explored to illustrate his difficult path to the White House. Starring Jason Robards Jr. and Kate Reid.

The Fantasticks 1964 A young couple's blossoming affection is almost undone by their conniving fathers. Starring Ricardo Montalban, Bert Lahr, and Stanley Holloway.

Other World of WChurchill 1964 Produced in England, this documentary presentation details Sir Winston Churchill's nearly fifty years of artistic efforts as an amateur painter. Starring Patrick Wymark and Sian Phillips.

The Magnificent Yankee 1965 Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes's life in Washington, D.C. is depicted through a series of vignettes that span his thirty years on the bench. Starring Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, and James Daly.

The Holy Terror 1965 This biographical drama chronicles the life and work of Florence Nightingale. Starring Julie Harris, Denholm Elliot, and Brian Bedford.

Eagle In A Cage 1965 On the barren South Atlantic island of St. Helena, megalomaniac Napoleon Bonaparte lives out his last days of exile. Starring Trevor Howard, James Daly, and Richard Waring.

Inherit the Wind 1965 In this dramatization of the historic Scopes "monkey trial," two powerful attorneys passionately argue the issues of free speech and science versus relgion in the trial of a Tennessee teacher charged with introducing Darwin's theory of evolution to his students. Starring Melvyn Douglas and Ed Begley.

Lamp At Midnight 1966 In the seventeenth century, Galileo, a deeply religious man, clashes with the Catholic Church over his pioneering scientific discoveries. Starring Melvyn Douglas and David Wayne.

Barefoot In Athens 1966 Following the Trojan War, philosopher Socrates vocally questions religion and authority. Starring Peter Ustinov, Geraldine Page, and Christopher Walken.

Blithe Spirit 1966 A remarried novelist is forced to contend with the meddling ghost of his late wife after she is summoned during a séance. Starring Dirk Bogarde, Rosemary Harris, and Rachel Roberts.

Anastasia 1967 A beautiful young amnesia victim surfaces and is presented as Anastastia, the missing princess who is the sole survivor of the Czarist Romanov family. Starring Julie Harris and Lynn Fontanne.

Soldier In Love 1967 This original historical drama centers upon Queen Anne's tenuous relationship with Sarah and John Churchill. Starring Jean Simmons and Keith Mitchell.

A Bell for Adano 1967 In the wake of World War II, an earnest U.S. Army major tries to bring democracy and order to a small Italian village occupied by American forces. Starring John Forsythe and Murray Hamilton.

Saint Joan 1967 George Bernard Shaw's retelling of the legend of Joan of Arc presents a rebellious farm girl who is inspired to lead the French army by visions of saints. Starring Genevieve Bujold and Theodore Bikel.

Elizabeth the Queen 1968 In the 1500s, the shrewdly intelligent and dedicated Queen Elizabeth embarks on a stormy and ill-fated love affair with the Earl of Essex - a member of her court who is thirty-three years her junior. Starring Judith Anderson and Charlton Heston.

The Admirable Crichton 1968 The unwritten rules governing class distinctions in England of the early 1900s must be reconsidered when an aristocrat and his butler become shipwrecked on a remote island. Starring Bills Travers, Virginia McKenna, and Richard Easton.

A Punt, A Pass & A Prayer 1968 Following a severe on-the-field injury, an aging quarterback refuses to give up his dream of returning to professional football. Starring Hugh O'Brien and Don DeFore.

Pinocchio 1968 This live action, musical version of Carlo Collodi's children's classic follows the misadventures of a marionette that come to life. Starring Burl Ives, Peter Noone, and Jack Fletcher.

Teacher, Teacher 1969 A former schoolteacher whose career was ruined by alcoholism finds himself unprepared when charged with the care of a mentally retarded youth. Starring David McCallum and Ossie Davis.

The File On Devlin 1969 A young woman finds herself engulfed in cold war intrigue when her father, a Noble Prize-winning author, vanishes while traveling near the Russian border. Starring Judith Anderson, Elizabeth Ashley, and David McCallum.

The Littlest Angel 1969 In biblical times, an eight-year-old shephard boy's playful excursions lead him to heaven where he struggles to earn his wings. Starring Johnny Whitaker, Fred Gwynne, and Connie Stevens.

A Storm In Summer 1970 An elderly Jewish delicatessen owner in the Catskills reluctantly becomes summer host to an underprivileged African American youth from Harlem. Starring Peter Ustinov and N'gai Dixon.

Neither Are We Enemies 1970 In Judea at the time of Christ's crucifixiion, a young Jewish revolutionary generates political and familial conflict when he conspires with Judas to provoke an uprising against the Romans. Starring Van Heflin and Ed Begley.

Hamlet 1970 In early nineteenth century England, a prince must avenge his father's death by killing his uncle. Starring Richard Chamberlin and Michael Redgrave.

The Price 1971 Family tensions rise to the surface when two estranged brothers are reunited to divide their deceased father's effects. Starring George C. Scott and David Burns.

Gideon 1971 In Paddy Chayefsky's retelling of the biblical tale of Gideon, the simple farmer chosen to lead the Israelites brings a dissenting attitude to his momentous and fateful encounter with the Angel of the Lord. Starring Peter Ustinov and Jose Ferrer.

The Snow Goose 1971 A lonely hunchbacked man and a shy orphan girl find an unexpected kinship as they nurse a wounded snow goose back to health. Starring Richard Harris and William Marlowe.

All The Way Home 1971 A middle-aged woman is devastated by the accidental death of her beloved husband. Starring Joanne Woodward and Richard Kiley.

Love! Love! Love! 1972 This Valentine's Day special features concert performances by popular recording artists Bread, Helen Reddy, and Mac Davis. Starring Robert Wagner, Bread, Helen Reddy, and Mac Davis.

Harvey 1972 An aging well-to-do bachelor is thought to be crazy when he spends his time drinking with Harvey, a large, invisible pooka in the form of a rabbit. Starring James Stewart and Helen Hayes.

The Hands of Corm Joyce 1972 On an island off the West Coast of Ireland, a fisherman and his family must face a devastating incoming storm. Starring Stephen Boyd and Colleen Dewhurst.

The Man Who Came To Dinner 1972 In this updating of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's 1939 comedic play, a popular, irascible television personality breaks his hip at a friend's home in Ohio and must stay there until he recuperates. Starring Orson Welles and Don Knotts.

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 1973 Charles Schulz's venerable cartoon characters are brought to life in this live-action presentation of the popular off-Broadway musical. Starring Wendell Burton and Ruby Persson.

The Small Miracle 1973 A spirited waif believes that he can cure his ailing donkey with a visit to the crypt of St. Francis of Assisi - patron saint of animals. Starring Vittorio De Sica and Raf Vallone.

Lisa, Bright & Dark 1973 A popular and intelligent teenager, overwhelmed by the demands of school and internalized pressures within her family, succumbs to severe deppression. Starring Key Lenz and Anne Baxter.

The Borrowers 1973 A family of amazingly tiny people who live under the floorboards of an eccentric old woman's house become frightfullly concnerened that a visiting city boy may cause them harm. Starring Eddie Albert and Tammy Grimes.

The Country Girl 1974 A washed-up middle-aged actor, whose successful career was destroyed by his alcoholism and lakc of confidence, unfairly leans on his loyal wife to help him face the challenge of a comeback. Starring Jason Robards and Shirley Knight Hopkins.

Crown Matrimonial 1974 In 1936, uncrowned King Edward VIII of England causes a national crisis when he defiantly abdicates his throne in order to marry an American divorcee. Starring Greer Garson and Peter Barkworth.

Brief Encounter 1974 Following a chance encounter at a British rail station, two ordinary people approaching middle age find themselves attracted to each other. Starring Sophia Loren and Richard Burton.

The Gathering Storm 1974 Based on Winston Churchill's memoirs, this historical drama documents the British leader's efforts to oppose the rising forces of Nazi Germany. Starring Richard Burton, Virginia McKenna, Robert Beatty, and Patrick Stewart.

All Creatures Great & Small 1975 Just before World War II, a young and inexperienced veterinarian from London travels to the rugged countryside of Yorkshire to begin an apprenticeship with an established yet eccentric local animal doctor. Starring Simon Ward and Anthony Hopkins.

Eric 1975 Based on a true story, seventeen-year-old Eric Swenson is an eager student and exceptional soccer player diagnosed with leukemia. Starring John Savage and Patricia Neal.

Valley Forge 1975 During the harsh winter of 1778, the Continental army faces possible defeat as their British adversaries wait for harsh weather and starvation to end the Revolutionary War. Starring Richard Basehart, Victor Garber, and Christoper Walken.

The Rivalry 1975 In 1858, Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas agrees to debate with his little known Republican opponent Abraham Lincoln, who is challenging him for his seat in Congress. Starring Arthur Hill and Charles Durning.

Caesar and Cleopatra 1976 Upon finding the alluring young Cleopatra hiding from Roman invaders in the desert, an aging conqueror (Caesar) relunctantly takes the venomous teen under his wing. Starring Alex Guinness and Genevieve Bujold.

Truman At Postdate 1976 This docudrama offers an insider's view of the historic Potsdam Conference held near Berlin in 1945. Starring John Houseman and Jose Ferrer.

The Disappearance of Aim 1976 Renowned evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson mysteriously disappears while swimming on a California beach. Starring Faye Dunaway and Bette Davis.

Beauty and the Beast 1976 A studious man who has been transformed into a hideous, boar-like beast finds true unconditional love outside his castle prison when a beautiful young woman falls for his considerable inner-warmth and intelligence. Starring George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere.

Peter Pan 1976 Mia Farrow and Danny Kaye star in this musical adaptation of James M. Barrie's beloved children's story.

Emily, Emily 1977 A mentally retarded nineteen-year-old is given an opportunity to develop life skills and test his independence when his overprotective father reluctantly allows his to move to a special halfway house. Starring John Forsythe and Kren Grassle.

The Last Hurrah 1977 An earnest and wiley big city mayor infuriates his political opponents when he announces his intention to run for governor. Starring Carroll O'Connor and Mariette Hartley.

The Court Martial of George Armstrong Custer 1977 In this exploratory dramatization, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer survives the massacre at Little Big Horn and is forced to go on trial for his actions. Starring Brian Keith and Ken Howard.

Have I Got a Christmas For You 1977 The kindly members of a Jewish temple embrace the holiday spirit when they volunteer to take over the jobs of Christians who would otherwise have to work on Christmas Eve. Starring Adrienne Barbeau and Milton Berle.

Taxi!!! 1978 Stuck in Manhattan traffic on the way to Kennedy airport, a glamorous but jaded television commentator and a down-to-earth cabbie find unexpected common ground. Starring Martin Sheen and Eva Marie Saint.

Return Engagement 1978 A weary, solitary college professor is rejuvinated by an unexpected friendship with one of her students. Starring Elizabeth Taylor and Joseph Bottoms.

Fame 1978 Arther Miller's comedy satire illustrates the absurdities of being famous through the experiences of a former waiter turned noted playwright who struggles to adjust to the unexpected ramifications of his sudden success. Starring Richard Benjamin, Jose Ferrer, and Linda Hunt.

Stubby Pringles Christmas 1978 In 1910, a Montana cowboy embarks upon a twenty-mile journey to a Christmas Eve dance, carrying gifts for a young woman who kissed him at the previous year's affair. Starring Beau Bridges, Julie Harris, and Edward Binns.

All Quiet on the Western Front 1979 At the height of fierce battle during World War I, an idealistic and studious young German soldier poetically observes the horror that surrounds him. Starring Richard Thomas and Ernest Borgnine.

Aunt Mary 1979 Despite the severe limitations of a nearly lifelong incapacitating leg injury, a courageous middle-aged woman overcomes all physical and institutional obstacles to coach a Little League baseball team of underprivileged children. Starring Jean Stapleton and Martin Balsam.

Gideon's Trumpet 1980 Clarence Earl Gideon, an uneducated drifter, struggles to gain the right to free legal counsel when accused of burglary. Starring Henry Fonda and Jose Ferrer.

A Tale of Two Cities 1980 During the French Revolution, a young nobleman relinquishes his title out of sympathy for the peasants. Starring Chris Sarandon and Peter Cushing.

Mister Lincoln 1981 A reflective and complex portrait of Abraham Lincoln is offered in this one-man show chronicling the historic figure's life from the early days of his law career through his disturbing premonitions following the Civil War. Starring Roy Dotrice.

Dear Lair 1981 At the turn of the century, George Bernard Shaw and stage actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell begin a personal correspondence that spans forty years. Starring Jane Alexander and Edward Herrmann.

Casey Stengel 1981 Set in 1969 at an awards ceremony held in his honor, this dramatization spends a fictional evening with baseball legend Casey Stengel as he colorfully reminisces about his illustrious fifty-three-year career in sports. Starring Charles Durning and William Duell.

The Marva Collins Story 1981 In a blighted area of Chicago, a caring teacher becomes disenchanted with the city's ineffective school system and decides to start her own private school. Starring Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1982 In fifteenth century Paris, a horrifically disfigured man with a gentle soul - ridiculed by localed at the "Hunchback of Notre Dame" - falls deeply in love with a bewitching and compassionate young gypsy. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Robert Powell.

Witness for the Prosecution 1982 After recuperating from a heart attack, a respected criminal attorney ignores doctor's orders to refrain from handling stressful cases when he agrees to represent a wealthy man accused of murder. Starring Ralph Richardson and Deborah Kerr.

Thursday's Child 1983 When a bright and athletic seventeen-year-old is stricken with disturbing medical symptoms, his concerned parents take him to undergo a series of tests. Starring Gena Rowlands, Don Murray, Jessica Walter, and Rob Lowe.

The Winter of Our Discontent 1983 A loved and respected grocery clerk faces inner turmoil when he abandons the values he claims to hold dear. Starring Donald Sutherland and Teri Garr.

The Master of Ballantrae 1984 In 1745, two Scottish brothers find themselves rivals for the right to govern their family's regal estate. Starring Richard Thomas and Michael York.

Camille 1984 In Paris, a beautiful young courtesan becomes embroiled in a forbidden romance with a young man of promise. Starring Greta Scacchi and Colin Firth.

The Corsican Brothers 1985 In the early 1800s, Siamese twin brothers separated at birth are connected by a mystical bond that allows them to sense each other's physical pains and thoughts. Starring Trevor Eve and Geraldine Chaplin.

Love is Never Silent 1985 When Margaret Ryder, the hearing daughter of deaf parents, grows up during the Great Depression, she alone is the link between Mama and Papa’s silent world and the hearing world they do not fully understand…and it does not understand them. Her youth is spent sacrificing friendships and romance as she struggles to keep her parents’ deafness a secret from everyone who knows her. Torn between the responsibility she feels for her parents and her own desire for independence, Margaret quietly hides her growing resentment. When she falls in love and secretly marries a young soldier, Margaret finally breaks free, shattering her now tenuous relationship with her parents. Eventually Margaret and her parents realize that their love as a family is stronger than the differences that have separated them. A compelling vision of how courage, communication and understanding can reunite a family. Stars: Mare Winningham, Phyllis Frelich, Ed Waterstreet

Resting Place 1986 In 1972, an Army major seeks justice when an African American officer killed in Vietnam is refused burial in a souther "whites only" cemetery. Starring John Lithgow and Morgan Freeman.

Promise 1986 “Promise”, the most-honored movie in television history, is a deeply moving story of family love and loyalty. Bob (James Garner) returns home for his mother’s funeral knowing that he must fulfill a promise made 30 years earlier -- to care for his younger brother D.J. (James Woods), who is schizophrenic. When Bob eventually takes over responsibility for his younger brother’s well-being, he embarks upon the most difficult challenge of his life. Following its premiere in 1986, “Promise” won virtually every award a television program can win, including five Emmys (Best Actor, Best Special, Best Direction, Best Teleplay, Best Writing), two Golden Globes, a Peabody Award, a Christopher Award, the Humanitas Prize and several other honors. The movie remains an enduring favorite in the Hallmark Hall of Fame’s library of films. Stars: James Garner, James Woods

The Room Upstairs 1987 A special education teacher earns extra money by transforming her childhood home into a boarding house. Starring Stockard Channing and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Pack of Lies 1987 In a London suburb, the perfect friendship between a middle-class British housewife and her American neighbor is shattered by the intrusion of deception and duplicity. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Teri Garr, and Sammi Davis.

The Secret Garden 1987 Frances Hodgsen Burnett's timeless classic is lovingly recreated in this enchanting masterpiece of mystery, magic and love for the entire family. Mary Lennox is a spoiled girl living in India when her parents die and she is sent to live with a family friend in England. She finds the giant castle a lonely place until she discovers a secret garden locked up after a tragic accident. Mary enlists the help of a kind boy and the manor's invalid heir to restore the neglected garden. As the garden is coaxed to life, their hearts also are transformed so the miracle of love can bloom again. Stars: Gennie James, Barret Oliver, Jadrien Stelle, Michael Hordern, Billie Whitelaw and Derek Jacobi

Foxfire 1987 A seventy-nine-year-old widow, who has lived for six decades on a remote Appalachian farm, is content with the memories of her grown children and the very real presence of her late husband's spirit. Starring Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn.

Stones for Ibarra 1988 A married couple leaves their comfortable home in San Francisco to fulfill their dream of relocating to a beautiful Mexican village. Starring Glenn Close and Keith Carradine.

April Morning 1988 On April 19, 1775, a fifteen-year-old finds his life and his colony's sovereignty threatened as British soldiers ride into Lexington, Massachusetts. Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Urich, and Susan Blakely.

The Tenth Man 1988 During World War II, a prosperous lawyer is captured by the Nazis and condemned to death. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Home Fires Burning 1989 Near the end of World War II, the editor of a small-town newspaper and his son must come to terms with their troubled past. Starring Barnard Hughes and Neil Patrick Harris.

My Name is Bill W. 1989 In the 1930s, a successful man with a loving wife finds his life unraveling due to his alcoholism. Starring James Woods and James Garner.

The Shell Seekers 1989 Tony Award-winning star Angela Lansbury (Sweeney Todd) gives a touching performance as a woman who gets a second chance at life in this remarkable adaptation of Rosamunde Pilcher's best-selling novel. After a heart attack at 63, Penelope Keeling is not ready to be an invalid...despite her children's attempt to control her life. Now they want her to sell her most prized possession. Torn between her children's demands and her desire to hold onto cherished mementos, Penelope must learn what is important to her. She returns to the seashore, the only place she ever felt free, in an unforgettable odyssey that will take her back to her home, her heart and another chance for happiness. Stars: Angela Lansbury, Sam Wanamaker and Irene Worth

Face to Face 1990 While searching for a three-million-year-old human fossil in Kenya's high country, an idealistic and naïve American paleontologist discovers bone fragments that indicated she may be close to a major find. Starring Elizabeth Montgomery and Robert Foxworth.

Caroline? 1990 Best Drama and Best Director Emmy Awards went to this riveting mystery about a wealthy family whose quiet world is torn apart when a daughter, presumed dead, suddenly reappears after 15 years. But is this stranger looking for family...or fortune? Despite suspicions, Caroline attempts to fit in with old friends and her father's new family only to discover that the family has secrets of its own. As the family's deceptions unravel, will Caroline walk away again...or stay to make a difference? Stars: Stephanie Zimbalist, Pamela Reed and George Gizzard

Decoration Day 1990 A debt of honor becomes a badge to freedom in this life-affirming winner of two Golden Globe Awards—Best Drama and Best Actor for James Garner. Judge Albert Sidney has retired from the bench and pretty much from life when he is asked to help a boyhood friend, Gee Penniwell. Gee has refused the government's belated attempt to award him the Medal of Honor. Delving deeper, the judge is confronted with his friend's bitterness about WWII and the silent war he and Gee, a black man, have maintained for 30 years. As the two men confront their pasts and their prejudices, they learn the meaning of courage, friendship and forgiveness. Stars: James Garner, Judith Ivey, Bill Cobbs, Ruby Dee and Laurence Fishburne

Foxfire 1990 Jessica Tandy radiates dignity in her Emmy® Award-winning performance as the proud mountain woman caught between the traditions of the past and the pressures of modern life. Annie Nations has spent her life in the Blue Ridge Mountains, most of it with her husband. He died five years ago, but he often slips into her thoughts. When her son pressures her to sell the farm, she struggles with the decision, knowing her husband wouldn't sell. But in the autumn of her life, Annie Nations will decide for herself whether to hold on to what she's known or whether to follow her heart. Stars: Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn and John Denver

Sarah, Plain and Tall 1991 The first of the Sarah trilogy, and one of the most celebrated Hallmark Hall of Fame films, Sarah, Plain and Tall is a timeless classic every family will enjoy! Answering an advertisement for a mail-order bride, Sarah Wheaton travels from Maine to the prairies of Kansas in the hopes of making a difference in the lives of a widower and his two motherless children. Sarah takes to the duties of caring for the Witting family with steadfast devotion and earnest compassion. But, can she teach the children and their father, Jacob, that life and love do go on? Stars: Glenn Close and Christopher Walken.

Shadow of a Doubt 1991 In the early 1950s, a suave, self-described Wall Street financier unexpectedly returns to the home of his sister and niece for a visit. Starring Mark Harmon and Margaret Welsh.

One Against the Wind 1991 A British-born aristocrat in Nazi-occupied France fights for the love of her country and freedom in this extraordinary true story that captured Golden Globe awards for Best Drama and Best Actress for Judy Davis. When Mary Lindell rescues an injured British officer from a German patrol in Paris, she risks her life to smuggle him across enemy lines. When she returns home, two more Allied pilots appear at her door...and a freedom fighter is born. As Mary's underground railroad grows, so does the danger. Gestapo forces are closing in. Can Mary escape to freedom or will the Allies lose a courageous heroine? Stars: Judy Davis and Sam Neill

O Pioneers! 1992 Jessica Lange heads an extraordinary cast in this breathtaking adaptation of Willa Cather's epic saga of settlers carving a home and their dreams from the wilderness. Alexandra Bergson is a young woman when she inherits the family farm and struggles to establish a home and future on the prairie. Because of her responsibilities, she must give up her chance for love, though she never forgets the young man who won her heart. When he returns after 15 years, their love is rekindled, along with a long-buried dream in Alexandra's heart. Stars: Jessica Lange, David Strathairn, Reed Diamond, Anne Heche and Heather Graham

Miss Rose White 1992 This unforgettable film, which won an Emmy for Best Movie, is a glowing tribute to love, forgiveness and family ties. Rose White and her father fled Poland before Hitler invaded, but her mother and sister were less fortunate. Fifteen years later, Rose has left her past behind and begun a new life. Then her sister, a concentration camp survivor, comes to America. With her sister's arrival comes painful memories and a shocking revelation that will challenge everything Rose believes. Now Rose must face the past in order to find peace for the future. Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, Maximilian Schell, Amanda Plummer and Maureen Stapleton

An American Story 1992 Hallmark Hall of Fame presents this powerful, uplifting film based on a true story about a town fighting for its beliefs and changing the course of its future. World War II is finally over, but for six soldiers returning to their hometown, the fight has just begun. Behind the bright facade of the homecoming parade lies the harsher reality of the American dream gone awry...a corrupt mayor, an intimidating sheriff and a town too afraid to fight back. With county elections coming up, the returning soldiers form their own political party to challenge the unscrupulous powers destroying their town. Stars: Brad Johnson, Kathleen Quinlan and Tom Sizemore

Skylark 1993 In this best-selling Hallmark Hall of Fame film, Glenn Close and Christopher Walken return to their roles as Sarah and Jacob Witting. It is 1912, two years after Sarah joined Jacob Witting and his two children as a mail-order bride. When drought and fire threaten their Kansas home, and a separation tests the family's strength, the Wittings learn that home is not four walls or a stretch of land, but a place in the heart. An endearing story of love, sacrifice and family. Stars: Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall, Christopher Bell, Margaret Sophie Stein, and Jon de Vries.

Blind Spot 1993 Oscar®-winning actress Joanne Woodward (The Three Faces of Eve) heads a sterling cast in a powerful, realistic portrayal that every family should see and no parent will forget. Congresswoman Nell Harrington's seemingly perfect life collapses when her son-in-law dies in an accident. Her grief is compounded by the discovery that he was using cocaine...and so is her daughter. As their lives unravel, Nell scrambles to save her daughter and grandchild—and her career—but her domineering attitude is pushing her family apart. Now, mother and daughter must face the consequences of their choices. Stars: Joanne Woodward, Laura Linney, Reed Diamond and Fritz Weaver

To Dance With the White Dog 1993 Academy Award®-winner Jessica Tandy (Driving Miss Daisy) and real-life husband Hume Cronyn star in this uplifting celebration of marriage that would last a lifetime and love that would live an eternity. After 50 years of marriage, Mr. Sam loses his beloved wife, Cora, and no amount of fussing by his overprotective kids is going to ease Sam's loneliness or his own failing health. Then one day, a white dog comes out of nowhere to change Sam's life and heart...filling his empty hours, reviving his faded dreams and showing Sam the power of everlasting love. Stars: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Esther Rolle, Christine Baranski, and Frank Whaley

Breathing Lessons 1994 When one of America's most beloved actors, James Garner, and Academy Award® winner Joanne Woodward hit the highway, a two-hour drive becomes a hilarious all-day adventure in this comedy from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Anne Tyler (The Accidental Tourist). As down-to-earth Ira and his wife, flighty Maggie Moran, bicker and banter down a backwoods road, they'll meet unconventional people, review 30 years of marital misadventures...and reaffirm their love. Their journey becomes a celebration of love, laughter and life's lessons. Stars: James Garner, Joanne Woodward, Kathryn Erbe, Joyce Van Patten, Eileen Heckart and Paul Winfield

A Place for Annie 1994 Hallmark Hall of Fame presents this emotionally charged tale of three remarkable women and one special child who get an unforgettable lesson in courage, compassion and love. This superbly acted, highly acclaimed story is based on a true incident. Susan Lansing, a pediatric nurse, takes Annie, an abandoned terminally ill child, into her home. With the help of a loving nanny, Annie thrives in her new home until her birth mother comes to reclaim her. As each woman fights to give Annie a new home, they will discover the power of forgiveness, the love of family and the greatest miracle of all—each other. Stars: Sissy Spacek, Mary-Louise Parker and Joan Plowright

The Return of the Native 1994 The breathtaking English countryside sets the stage for a spellbinding triangle of love, desire and destiny in Thomas Hardy's romantic classic. Catherine Zeta Jones (Zorro) stars as Eustacia Vye, a woman who hates her rural home and dreams of the day she can leave. In her hometown, she enchants every man she meets including Damon Wildeve, who had promised to marry another. When a well-to-do man, Clym Yeobright, returns home from Paris, she sends Damon back to his fiancee, and wins Clym's heart. Soon she is making wedding plans that she believes will take her away from her rural past, but unknown to her, Clym has decided to stay in the country. Experience the passion and the heartache in this epic masterpiece. Stars: Clive Owen, Catherine Zeta Jones and Ray Stevenson

The Piano Lesson 1995 Powerhouse performances transform August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play into a cinematic masterpiece in this richly woven tapestry of a family divided by their heritage and their dreams. Boy Willie wants to buy a farm his ancestors once worked as slaves, but first he must sell the family's most valued possession—a piano that holds a unique place in their history. His sister, Berniece, refuses to sell it because the heirloom symbolizes the family's very heart. Boy Willie sees it as the key to their future. The piano draws them into a struggle about whether to cling to traditions or trade them in for the chance of a better future. Stars: Charles S. Dutton, Alfre Woodard and Courtney B. Vance

Redwood Curtain 1995 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson created this eloquent drama about a young girl's search for the threads of truth that will untangle her past. Geri Riordan is an adopted daughter with a driving need to discover her true identity. She becomes obsessed with learning about her birth parents -- the Vietnamese mother and the American G.I. who gave her up when the war ended. Geri's search takes her to the redwood forest and the troubled Vietnam veterans who live there. She finds the one man who can solve the mysery of her past and set her free. Stars: Jeff Daniels, Lea Salonga and John Lithgow

Journey 1995 Hallmark Hall of Fame presents a heartwarming story starring Oscar® winners Jason Robards (All the President's Men) and Brenda Fricker (My Left Foot) about grandparents left to pick up the pieces of their broken family. When a young boy is deserted by his mother and left with his grandparents, all he knows is heartbreak and confusion. Then the boy's grandfather uses his love of photography to recapture the boy's past and help him understand that family is really just people who love you. Take a touching excursion through this lushly photographed, beautifully scored film. Stars: Jason Robards, Brenda Fricker and Meg Tilly

The Boys Next Door 1996 Nathan Lane (The Birdcage) heads a brilliant all-star cast in this hilarious, touching film about five men with a lot to learn about life and a lot to teach about friendship. When four mentally challenged men share a house, life is never dull as they try to make sense of their world. Guiding them is their social worker, Jack, who has his own struggles juggling his job and marriage. The guys can be a handful for Jack but as they deal with each day, they discover the magic of laughter and the power of love. Stars: Nathan Lane, Tony Goldwyn, Robert Sean Leonard, Michael Jeter, Courtney B. Vance and Mare Winningham

Harvest of Fire 1996 Share the excitement of a mystery solved and a friendship discovered in this compelling portrait of two very different women. FBI agent Sally Russell is sent to investigate an arson in a peaceful Amish community, but the residents won't help her, an outsider. Amish widow Annie Beiler, curious about the outside world, is willing to let Sally earn her trust. Can two women from different worlds overcome the barriers between them? If the arsonist is to be brought to justice, the answer must be yes. But getting there takes understanding and courage. Stars: Lolita Davidovich and Patty Duke

Calm at Sunset 1996 A young man eager to make his way in the world finds adventure at sea and turmoil on the homefront in this compelling, sea-swept drama. Calm at Sunset tells the powerful story of a father and son at odds over the son's choice to become a fisherman like his father. The father has experienced the struggles of a fisherman's life and wants to protect his son. But each day the son spends working on a boat brings the excitement he longs for—storms that defy his seamanship and a skipper who demands the best from him. The son brings an integrity and joy to his work that ultimately will mend family ties. Stars: Michael Moriarty, Peter Facinelli, Kevin Conway, Gretchen Mol and Kate Nelligan

The Summer of Ben Tyler 1996 Emmy® Award-winner James Woods stars as a man caught in a powerful struggle between his conscience and his future. Temple Rayburn, a decent small-town lawyer, and his wife open their home to Ben, the son of their black housekeeper. Fearing Temple's decision will harm his future political career, the town's wealthiest and most powerful man tries to dissuade him. But Temple remains firm that Ben will stay. Then, the rich man's son is accused of murder and Temple is asked to defend him. Temple realizes his future hinges upon his decision. Strengthened by his family's love and faith in the truth, he discovers that to risk everything for what you believe requires the greatest courage. Stars: James Woods and Elizabeth McGovern

Old Man 1997 Oscar®-winning writer Horton Foote (Tender Mercies, To Kill a Mockingbird) masterfully brings to the screen William Faulkner's compassionate story of goodness and the triumph of the human spirit. The Mississippi flood of 1927 sets the scene for this Hallmark Hall of Fame drama in which J.J. Taylor, a prisoner, is dispatched to rescue a pregnant woman clinging to a tree. J.J. vows to return her home. In the midst of their journey, she gives birth and J.J.'s tenderness toward the baby rekindles love in both their hearts. Stars: Jeanne Tripplehorn and Arliss Howard

Rose Hill 1997 Julie Garwood's best-selling novel, For the Roses, inspired this rich tale of love, pain and forgiveness. The story begins with four street orphans whose lives suddenly change when they discover an abandoned baby. Though just children themselves, they adopt the baby, whom they name Mary Rose, and become an unlikely family. Then the clan migrates West to build a homestead. Years later, betrayal and heartbreak loosen the family bond and Mary sets out to find her birth parents in New York. Torn between two different lives, Mary must decide where her true home really lies. Stars: Jennifer Garner and Jeffrey Sams

What the Deaf Man Heard 1997 Variety Magazine calls this entertaining, insightful film a pleasure...a joy...a delight. Sammy Ayers and his mother board a bus bound for Georgia and a better life. But the next day, his mother vanishes. Sammy responds by shutting himself off from the world, pretending not to hear or speak. The bus station manager and a waitress take in Sammy. For the next 20 years, he fools the townspeople and remains silent. Then he overhears a scheme that could hurt the people he loves. Join the fun as Sammy cleverly turns the table on an entire town! Stars: Matthew Modine, Claire Bloom, Judith Ivey, James Earl Jones and Bernadette Peters

Ellen Foster 1997 USA Today proclaims Ellen Foster a surefire hit. This is the inspiring, life-changing story of Ellen Hammond, a girl with a painful past who refuses to give up. After her mother's death leaves her homeless, she vows to find a loving family. Even when she is placed in an unkind aunt's home, Ellen doesn't abandon hope. One morning, she notices an unusual family at church that others call the foster family. The bond the children share with their caring foster mother tugs at her heart. Ellen devises a plan to meet this family and in the process, she discovers that being loved by a family is more important than being related. Stars: Jena Malone and Julie Harris

The Love Letter 1998 Transcending the dimension of time, a love letter found in an antique desk magically seals the fate of two young people linked by destiny, yet separated by more than 100 years. A young man discovers a letter written by a mysterious woman named Lizzie, who lived long ago, and feels compelled to write to her. Correspondence ensues and grows into a love so powerful not even the years can keep them apart. Spanning the Civil War to the present, the perils of Lizzie's war-torn situation threaten her safe passage into the future. Will their love endure the test of time? Stars: Campbell Scott and Jennifer Jason Leigh

The Echo of Thunder 1998 Based on Libby Hathorn's award-winning novel (Thunderwith) and directed by Emmy Award-winner Simon Wincer (Lonesome Dove), this rich film vividly captures the struggles and triumphs of a close-knit Australian family. Gladwyn and Larry Ritchie work hard to maintain their farm in the harsh Australian outback. Despite the hardships, they enjoy a happy life with their children until Larry's teenage daughter from his first marriage comes to live with them. Divided by secrets buried deep within, each of the family members discovers that truth—and the courage to express it—is the key that will unlock their hearts. Stars: Judy Davis and Jamey Sheridan

Saint Maybe 1998 Based on the best seller by Anne Tyler (The Accidental Tourist), this film is rich in quirky characters and wry observations on life that Tyler's fans have come to expect in her moving stories. The Bedloes appear to be the perfect all-American family. Then, the oldest son, Danny, turns the family's peaceful world upside down when he announces his plans to marry Lucy, a divorced mother. Lucy charms the Bedloe clan except for Danny's brother, Ian, who doesn't trust her. When he voices his suspicions, he sets in motion an unsettling chain of events that transform their lives. Seeking to make amends, Ian embarks on a difficult journey that teaches him a valuable lesson about forgiveness. Stars: Blythe Danner, Edward Herrmann, Thomas McCarthy and Mary-Louise Parker

Grace & Glorie 1998 This life-changing drama about the unlikely friendship of two women facing change reaffirms that hope, joy and healing can spring from the ashes of loss. Grace, a spunky, independent woman, realizes she can no longer live alone. Glorie, a young woman in search of personal meaning, enters Grace's life. The touching and often humorous struggle that ensues as these different women try to understand each other develops into a deep friendship. It is through their struggle that each woman is able to make peace with the past and have hope for the future. Stars: Gena Rowlands and Diane Lane

Night Ride Home 1999 Tragedy, loss, hope and healing are intricately woven in this rich drama starring Rebecca De Mornay and Keith Carradine. Nora Mahler has found her dream life—living on a ranch with her family. Her husband has never been enamored with country life but he follows his wife's wishes and their marriage is marked by an uneasy peace. Then tragedy strikes and Nora's heartbreak blinds her to the pain of others. When she threatens to sell the farm, her mother comes to help heal the wounds. Nurtured by love, they learn to face the future as a family again. Stars: Rebecca De Mornay, Keith Carradine, Thora Birch and Ellen Burstyn

Durango 1999 Filmed in the lush Irish countryside, this light-hearted tale is full of wit, romance and adventure. A struggling young farmer, Mark Doran, falls in love with the daughter of Fergus Mullaney, a feisty giant of a man. Fergus has threatened to destroy anyone who tries to court his daughter. Before confronting Fergus, Mark feels he must prove himself as a man. He organizes an unprecedented undertaking—an Irish cattle drive to a nearby town to break the local cattle buyer's monopoly. Mark assembles a team and sets out on an incredible adventure. Along the way, he finds the inner strength to overcome tremendous obstacles. Stars: Brenda Fricker, Matt Keeslar and Patrick Bergin

Sarah, Plain & Tall: Winter's End 1999 The third and final installment of the Sarah, Plain and Tall trilogy, Winter's End is a touching film that teaches us all the value of family. After 30 years, Jacob Witting's father, played by Jack Palance, returns to the Witting family home. Can Jacob forgive his father for abandoning him so many years ago? Once again, Sarah must guide the Wittings through a trial that only the love of family will enable them to endure. Stars: Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Jack Palance

A Season for Miracles 1999 In the tradition of It's a Wonderful Life, Hallmark Hall of Fame presents a heartwarming tale that is sure to become a holiday favorite. A Season for Miracles is the story of Emilie Dalton, a young woman who takes off with her jailed sister's children, not knowing where or how they will end up. Along the way, the trio finds refuge in a small town where good things somehow just seem to happen to good people. With the help of the local townsfolk and a small miracle, Emilie and the children have a Christmas to remember. Stars: Carla Gugino, Kathy Baker, David Conrad, Laura Dern, Patty Duke and Lynn Redgrave.

Missing Pieces 2000 From Hallmark Hall of Fame comes a suspense-filled movie about a father looking for answers after the mysterious death of his estranged son. Twelve years have passed since a family tragedy drove father and son apart. Police in the remote Mexican village where Scott died believe that he took his own life. But his father, Atticus Cody (played by Academy Award®-winner James Coburn), believes otherwise. He launches his own investigation and in his search for justice, discovers the path to forgiveness and reconciliation. Stars: James Coburn, Lisa Zane, Paul Kersey

Cupid & Cate 2000 A heart is awakened and a passion for life restored in this video filled with hope, love and the power of commitment. When sisters play Cupid and introduce Cate De Angelo (Mary-Louise Parker) to Harry Dietrich (Peter Gallagher), lives suddenly change. Watch as the couple faces life's trials and challenges together in this celebration of the human spirit. Stars: Mary-Louise Parker, Peter Gallagher, Bebe Neuwirth, Philip Bosco, Joanna Going, David Lansbury, Rebecca Luker, Brenda Fricker

The Lost Child 2000 Knowing the past changes the future. Seeking a connection to her heritage, Rebecca Hoffman sets out on a journey of discovery following the deaths of her adoptive parents. She finds that connection with her birth family in the Navajo community. But cultures clash when her husband is rejected as an outsider. Rebecca and her family experience rebirth in a rich culture and renewal as a family in this dramatic film based on the autobiography Looking for Lost Bird by Yvette Melanson (with Claire Safran). Stars: Mercedes Ruehl, Jamey Sheridan, Irene Bedard, Dinah Manoff, Tantoo Cardinal, Ned Romero, Louis Giambalvo, Julia McIlvaine, Michael Greyeyes, Cristine Rose

The Runaway 2000 At the birth of two boys, one white and one black, a mysterious and powerful Conjure Woman (Maya Angelou) prophesies that they will start the change. Growing up as best friends in rural Georgia in the 1940s, the boys make a discovery that leads the town's new sheriff, Frank Richards (Dean Cain), to reopen the investigation of the unsolved murders of three black men. While the town would prefer that the truth remain hidden, the sheriff pursues the case, determined to see justice prevail. The Runaway is a stirring story of how friendship, determination and conviction can generate racial change in one heart or an entire town. Stars: Dean Cain, Pat Hingle, Debbi Morgan. Special Guest Star: Maya Angelou

The Flamingo Rising 2001 When wild and impetuous Hubert T. Lee (Brian Benben) decides to build the world's largest drive-in movie theater across the street from a funeral parlor, it sparks a spirited clash between Lee and funeral parlor director Turner Knight, played by Academy Award® winner William Hurt. Caught in the middle of the warring parties are Lee's wife, Edna (McGovern), and their two adopted children. Set in the 1960s, this Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation unveils a slice of Americana that leads two men on a journey of acceptance and compassion. Stars: William Hurt, Elizabeth McGovern, Brian Benben, Angela Bettis, Erin Broderick, Olivia Oguma, Joe Torry, Christopher Larkin

Follow the Stars Home 2001 Sometimes we choose the wrong person to fall in love with. Dianne Parker (Kimberly Williams) marries the handsome, charismatic Mark McCune (Eric Close), never noticing the quiet attention of his brother, David (Campbell Scott), a soft-spoken pediatrician. When baby Julia arrives with genetic abnormalities, Mark is unable to cope and walks out on their perfect marriage, leaving Dianne to face the challenges of being a single mom. It's a challenge that becomes a journey of devotion and discovery—a challenge that will lead her to renewed strength, surprising friendships and a meaningful lesson in love. Stars: Kimberly Williams, Campbell Scott, Eric Close, Blair Brown, Alexa Vega

In Love and War 2001 A miraculous true story of courage, determination and love in war-torn Italy. In Love and War chronicles the meeting of Eric Newby, a British soldier captured in World War II whose life is saved by Wanda Skof, a courageous Italian woman with whom he falls in love. The two overcome increasing risks as they find new ways to keep Eric safe from his Nazi pursuers, but eventually Eric is faced with an agonizing choice. Fate brought them together, but now one decision could separate them forever... This Hallmark Hall of Fame special is based on Eric Newby's autobiography, Love and War in the Apennines. Stars: Callum Blue, Barbora Bobulova

The Seventh Stream 2001 Owen Quinn (Scott Glenn) loved his quiet but challenging life as an Irish fisherman. Since his wife died, however, Quinn's world has been empty. But when he encounters Mairead (Saffron Burrows), a beautiful woman in distress, wonderful things start happening. Quinn—and his whole sleepy village—seem magically reborn. Quinn finds himself falling in love—but this mysterious woman raises suspicions among his friends and neighbors. Where did she come from? Will she vanish as quickly as she appeared? Quinn has stumbled into a mystery straight out of Irish folklore. Stars: Scott Glenn, Saffron Burrows

My Sister's Keeper 2002 Two sisters embark on a journey of discovery and reconciliation in this poignant real-life story based on the memoirs of Margaret Moorman. Christine (Kathy Bates) has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and must rely on others for support but longs for independence and an ordinary life. Her sister Judy (Elizabeth Perkins), a career-oriented New York art director, becomes responsible for her care when their mother (Lynn Redgrave) dies. The two are left to face the struggles of finding common ground. Stars: Kathy Bates, Elizabeth Perkins, Lynn Redgrave

Little John 2002 As a family court judge, Natalie Britain (Gloria Reuben) routinely makes decisions involving hundreds of children and their families. Yet she harbors a secret involving her own unacknowledged child. Natalie thought her son was put up for adoption at birth 12 years ago. But her estranged father, John (Ving Rhames), has been raising Little John (Robert Bailey, Jr.) on his Texas farm. Now, with John in failing health, Little John suddenly re-enters Natalie's well-ordered life in this story of family and forgiveness... Stars: Ving Rhames, Gloria Reuben, Patty Duke, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Adilah Barnes, Robert Bailey, Jr.

The Locket 2002 Academy Award® winner Vanessa Redgrave stars as Esther, a wise woman who teaches a troubled young man the power of love. From her, Michael Keddington (Chad Willett) learns important lessons about faith and forgiveness. Her gift to him of a locket—symbolic of one person's missed opportunities—comes to represent Michael's second chance. Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Mary McDonnell, Chad Willett, Marguerite Moreau

Brush With Fate 2003 A riveting mystery traces a priceless masterpiece through three centuries. For generations, a lost Vermeer painting has passed between owners, changing the fate of all who have possessed it...whether bought in passion, sold in desperation or stolen in greed. An eccentric school teacher (Glenn Close), who secretly possesses the painting today, has devoted her life to researching its history. When she decides to share the story of the painting with a fellow teacher (Thomas Gibson), this 300-year-old mystery begins to unravel. Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Glenn Close, Thomas Gibson, Kelly MacDonald, Patrick Bergen

A Painted House 2003 Until the summer of 1952, 10-year-old Luke had never kept a secret or told a lie. But when two groups of migrant workers—and two dangerous men—come to work the family's Arkansas cotton farm, mysteries suddenly flood Luke's world. A murder, a beautiful young woman and paint that begins to appear on the bare clapboards of the farmhouse all add up to secrets that could shatter lives—and change his family and town forever. His coming-of-age story, John Grisham's A Painted House aired on CBS Sunday, 4/27/03 as the 216th presentation of The Hallmark Hall of Fame. Stars: Arija Bareikis, Melinda Dillon, Scott Glenn, Robert Sean Leonard, Logan Lerman

Fallen Angel 2003 Golden Globe and Emmy® Award winner Gary Sinise plays Terry McQuinn, a high-powered Los Angeles lawyer who learns a powerful lesson about second chances. When his father dies, Terry returns to his Maine home. He is reunited with Katherine Wentworth (Joely Richardson), whose family had employed the services of Terry's father as caretaker and handyman on the Wentworth summer estate for decades. A secret from Terry and Katherine's past turns out to be the key to their future—and a reminder that it's never too late to forgive—and never too late to fall in love. Stars: Gary Sinise, Joely Richardson, Gordon Pinsent, Jordy Benattar

The Blackwater Lightship 2004 Based on the novel by Colm Toibin, The Blackwater Lightship tells the compelling story of reconciliation between three generations of women, whose relationships have been marked by decades of misunderstandings. Angela Lansbury plays Granny, Dianne Wiest is her daughter (Lily), and Gina McKee plays Helen, Lily's daughter. The three women are reunited at Granny's home in the seaside village of Blackwater, when Lily's son, Declan, who has AIDS, leaves the hospital to spend time at a place he remembers fondly from his childhood. Declan's love for all three women in his family—and theirs for him—begins a powerful journey of love and understanding. Stars: Angela Lansbury, Dianne Wiest, Gina McKee, Keith McErlean

Plainsong 2004 Aidan Quinn (Legends of the Fall) and Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under) star in Plainsong, a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation based on the novel by Kent Haruf. Tom Guthrie (Quinn), a high school history teacher, is faced with raising two young sons after his wife leaves him. Maggie Jones (Griffiths), a fellow teacher, tries to provide comfort and support. When a 17-year old student at their school becomes pregnant, their lives become interlocked with other seeming misfits in their small Colorado town. Gradually, they all grow to need and depend on each other, and ultimately, they build more than a community; they create a family. Stars: Aidan Quinn, Rachel Griffiths

A Painted House 2004 Until the summer of 1952, 10-year-old Luke had never kept a secret or told a lie. But when two groups of migrant workers—and two dangerous men—come to work the family's Arkansas cotton farm, mysteries suddenly flood Luke's world. A murder, a beautiful young woman and paint that begins to appear on the bare clapboards of the farmhouse all add up to secrets that could shatter lives—and change his family and town forever. His coming-of-age story, John Grisham's A Painted House aired on CBS Sunday, 4/27/03 as the 216th presentation of The Hallmark Hall of Fame.

Back When We Were Grownups 2004 Blythe Danner, Faye Dunaway, Peter Fonda, Jack Palance and Peter Riegert star in this humorous, uplifting and touching story about abandoned dreams and rediscovered destinies, based on the novel by Anne Tyler. Rebecca Davitch (Danner) has always rolled with the punches, even those that were particularly hard-hitting. But suddenly, the genial 53-year-old widowed grandmother, family cheerleader, caretaker, party planner and proprietress of the family business is having an uncharacteristic mid-life crisis. After all these years, Rebecca can't help but feel, as she so aptly puts it, that she somehow turned into the wrong person. So begins the search for the self she thinks she's left behind—from reconnecting with her college flame and scrutinizing her blended (and sometimes bizarre) family, to a discovery so precious and true that it's cause for the biggest celebration yet! This is a beguiling film about second chances, the sanctuary of family, and the life choices that make us infinitely wiser than we ever dreamed we were or thought we could be. Stars: Blythe Danner, Faye Dunaway, Peter Fonda, Jack Palance, Peter Riegert

The Magic of Ordinary Days 2005 1944. World War II. Colorado. Livy Dunne (Russell) has been thrown out of her home by her father, Rev. Dunne, because she's pregnant and unmarried. She's banished to rural Colorado, to go through with an arranged marriage to a lonely farmer, so her child will have a father. When she arrives in the tiny town, Livy and her betrothed are wary of each other. Worldly Livy is bored by Ray and the hardscrabble life he leads—despite his inherent goodness and wisdom. As the months pass, Livy learns more about this calm, practical self-effacing farmer. Slowly almost imperceptibly, Livy realizes she may have found home quite accidentally. Stars: Keri Russell, Skeet Ulrich and Mare Winningham

Riding the Bus with My Sister 2005 Riding the Bus with My Sister is inspired by the autobiographical book written by Rachel Simon. In the film, Andie MacDowell plays Rachel, a successful, driven New York fashion photographer, and O'Donnell plays the part of her developmentally challenged sister, Beth. When their father dies, Rachel comes home to be with her sister for what's supposed to be a short visit. The irony is that Beth—the developmentally challenged character—is light years ahead of the suave Rachel in terms of how she deals with life, her capacity for love and understanding— to say nothing of sense of humor, director Anjelica Huston explains. This is a story of acceptance and love. Stars: Andie MacDowell, Rosie O'Donnell, Richard T. Jones, D.W. Moffett, Robert Maxwell Directed by: Anjelica Huston

Silver Bells 2005 It's the Christmas season, but Christy Byrne (Tate Donovan) hasn't felt much joy since his wife died. When business brings him and his two children from Nova Scotia to New York City, his all-work attitude causes a fallout. Meanwhile, Catherine O'Meara (Anne Heche) is finding her Look Up project for a Manhattan art museum personally challenging. The project urges New Yorkers to look upward and experience the holidays in a new way—a difficult notion for a woman struggling through her third Christmas since losing her husband to cancer. Although their paths cross often, Catherine and Christy remain emotionally isolated until a crisis draws them together and they rediscover faith, hope, and love. Stars: Anne Heche, Tate Donovan

The Water Is Wide 2006 During the late 1960s, a novice schoolteacher comes to a small island off the coast of South Carolina with the hope of bringing literacy and self-respect to the undereducated, African-American children living there. Mrs. Brown, the school's principal and only other teacher, instructs him to be stern and tough to keep his pupils under control. With unflagging determination and an unconventional style, the new teacher strives instead to inspire the children and involve the whole community in their education. Stars: Alfre Woodard and Jeff Hephner

In From the Night 2006 Academy Award®-winner Marcia Gay Harden (Pollock, Mystic River) leads a stellar cast in this Hallmark Hall of Fame production. Harden plays Vicki Miller, a writer whose carefully ordered life is turned upside-down when her 16-year-old nephew, Bobby (The O.C.'s Taylor Handley) unexpectedly arrives on her doorstep. Bobby desperately needs help, having endured 10 years of abuse from his mentally ill parents. Also starring in the film are Kate Nelligan (The Cider House Rules, Hallmark Hall of Fame's Calm at Sunset) as Vicki's mother (and Bobby's grandmother), Thomas Gibson (Dharma and Greg) as Vicki's writing colleague and Tony Award®-winner Marian Seldes (Mona Lisa Smile, Hallmark Hall of Fame's Plainsong) as the imperious Nora Cantata. Stars: Marcia Gay Harden, Taylor Handley

Candles on Bay Street 2006 Sam and Lydia have a great marriage. They're committed to each other, to their veterinary practice, and to their tight-knit northern Maine community. But when Sam's old high school flame comes back to town after a lengthy absence, it's a time of tension for everybody. Dee Dee (Alicia Silverstone) is now a single mom, and she brings her 12-year-old son, Trooper (Matthew Knight), with her. Why has Dee Dee come home? The answer to that question lies at the core of this story, which is based on the bestselling novel of the same name. Stars: Alicia Silverstone, Eion Bailey, Annabeth Gish and Polly Bergen

The Valley of Light 2007 A World War II veteran returns home in search of a place to belong. Stars Chris Klein, Gretchen Mol, Zach Mills, Jay O. Sanders, Jeff Perry, Geoff Pierson, Stephen Tobolowsky and Robert Prosky.

Crossroads: A Story of Forgiveness 2007 When the beloved wife and daughter of Bruce Murakami are killed in a car crash, he begins a determined search to find out exactly what happened. He eventually discovers that they were the innocent victims of a street racing incident, and starts a campaign to bring the 17-year-old driver to justice. But when the case is finally heard in court, Bruce’s strong desire for revenge is suddenly replaced by an equally strong desire to transform his tragic loss into something positive.

Pictures of Hollis Woods 2007 In this film adaptation of the Newbery Honor Book by Patricia Reilly Giff, Academy Award® winner Sissy Spacek (Coal Miner's Daughter, Hallmark Hall of Fame's A Place for Annie) headlines an all-star cast including Academy Award® nominee and multiple Emmy® winner Alfre Woodard (Hallmark Hall of Fame's The Piano Lesson and The Water Is Wide), Tony® Award winner Judith Ivey (Hallmark Hall of Fame's Decoration Day and What the Deaf Man Heard) and James Tupper (Men in Trees). Jodelle Ferland (The Secret of Hidden Lake) performs the title role. Abandoned at birth and described as a mountain of trouble, 12-year-old Hollis Woods has a history of running away from her foster homes. Edna (Woodard), a patient, persistent and sometimes exasperated social worker, finally places Hollis in the home of Josie Cahill (Spacek), a retired a Stars: Sissy Spacek, Alfre Woodard, Judith Ivey, James Tupper, Jodelle Ferland

The Russell Girl 2008 Everyone in Sarah Russell's small hometown knows her story, but no one is talking about it. Sarah, the picture-perfect girl-next-door, took a job in Chicago thinking she could escape memories of a tragic accident that she blames herself for. But when she receives some unsettling news, Sarah decides to return home and try to heal old wounds. When she receives understanding and support from unexpected sources, Sarah's story becomes a journey toward forgiveness and hope for the future. This deeply moving and memorable presentation from the Hallmark Hall of Fame premiered Sunday, January 27, 2008 on CBS. Stars: Jennifer Ehle, Henry Czerny, Paul Wesley, Tim DeKay, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Sweet Nothing In My Ear 2008 Dan Miller (Jeff Daniels) and his wife, Laura, (Marlee Matlin) who is deaf, only want what is best for their happy healthy son who has been deaf since age four. Should he have an operation that might allow him to hear again? Laura opposes it and Dan supports it. Together or apart, Dan and Laura must make a life-altering decision on behalf of their son. Stars: Jeff Daniels and Marlee Matlin

Front of the Class 2008 The triumphant story of Brad Cohen, a man who overcomes incredible obstacles to become a gifted teacher, is inspired by a true story. When he was growing up, Brad (Jimmy Wolk) started making funny noises – all the time. Only Brad – and his supportive mother (Patricia Heaton) – knew he couldn’t control it. He was teased, misunderstood and punished for disrupting class. By the time he is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, Brad had learned to hate school. When an understanding school principal offers encouragement, amazingly Brad decides to become a teacher – the teacher he never had. But who in their right mind would put someone with Tourette’s in front of the class? After 24 schools turned him down, Brad refused to give up. Discover what happens when one school finally gives him a chance. Brad Cohen’s resilience and determination changed his life. His story may change yours. Stars: Jimmy Wolk, Treat Williams and Patricia Heaton

Loving Leah 2009 A handsome Washington D.C. doctor and a young New York woman fall in love at an unusual time . . . after they get married. Leah Lever (Lauren Ambrose) is married to an Orthodox rabbi, Benjamin Lever, whose brother, Jake (Adam Kaufman), a successful cardiologist and a non-practicing Jew. Jake is stunned when Benjamin dies suddenly, but not as stunned as when he is told that, under an ancient Jewish Law, he is expected to marry the childless Leah to carry on Benjamin’s name. The only alternative is to go through a ceremony where Jake must deny his brother’s existence. For Jake, that’s unthinkable, so impulsively he suggests to Leah that they get married and maintain a secretly platonic relationship. Eager to pursue her own dreams, Leah gladly accepts. Their oversimplified plan to live separate lives under the same roof proves challenging when Leah’s suspicious mother shows up unexpectedly. The harder they try to disguise their "pretend" marriage, the more their appreciation for each other’s worlds grows – and out of understanding, a real love develops. “Loving Leah” is a heart-warming story with moments of gentle humor. Stars: Lauren Ambrose, Adam Kaufman, Susie Essman, Ricki Lake and Mercedes Ruehl

The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler 2009 Irena Sendler was one of the most remarkable – and most unlikely – heroes of World War II, saving 2500 Jewish children during the German occupation of Poland.As a social worker, Irena had access to the Warsaw Ghetto, making it possible for her to rescue the daughter of a Jewish friend and safely hide the young girl with a Catholic family. Realizing that thousands of children were still in danger, Irena recruited sympathetic friends and co-workers to smuggle children out and place them in safe homes, farms and convents. At great personal risk, she devised extraordinary schemes to sneak the children by Nazi guards, bringing them out in ambulances, suitcases and even wheelbarrows. Irena was eventually captured by the Gestapo. Even after months of torture, she maintained her silence. Her heroic efforts were honored by a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. Stars: Anna Paquin, Goran Visnjic and Marcia Gay Harden