Hallmark Hall of Fame - Season 12
1 - Teahouse of the August Moon
Air Date: October 26, 1962
Adaptation of the Putlizer Prize-winning comedy by John Patrick, based on the novel by Vern Sneider. A US Army captain is sent to teach the fundamentals of democracy and industry to the resident of a small village in occupied Japan. The first reconstructed local industry turns out to be a teahouse staffed with traditional geishas.
2 - Cyrano de Bergerac
Air Date: December 6, 1962
An adaptation of Rostand's classic play in which a man who believes himself disfigured by a large nose instructs another man in how to court the woman he loves.
3 - Pygmalion
Air Date: February 6, 1963
This production of Bernard Shaw's play came close on the heels of its triumphant Broadwas musical incarnation as ""My Fair Lady.""
4 - The Invincible Mr. Disraeli
Air Date: April 4, 1963
Vignettes cover a 30-year span in the life of the famous British novelist, philosopher, and Prime Minister.