Hallmark Hall of Fame - Season 18
1 - A Punt, a Pass, and a Prayer
Air Date: November 20, 1968
Despite a severe on-the-field injury, an aging quarterback refuses to give up his dream of returning to professional football.
2 - Pinocchio
Air Date: December 8, 1968
Pinocchio is a 90-minute musical adaptation of Carlo Collodi's classic story. It aired on NBC on December 8, 1968 as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame series. Peter Noone, lead singer of Herman's Hermits, played Pinocchio and Burl Ives was cast as Mister Geppetto. Walter Marks wrote the songs, and the script was adapted by Ernest Kinoy.
3 - Teacher, Teacher
Air Date: February 5, 1969
A recovering alcoholic former schoolteacher is hired to tutor a retarded boy.