Episodes
Shangri-La
October 24, 1960
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.
Macbeth
November 20, 1960
Adaptation of the stage tragedy by William Shakespeare.
Golden Child
December 16, 1960
An original comic opera for Christmas. Libretto by Paul Engle; music by Philip Bezanson.
Time Remembered
February 7, 1961
Adaptation of the stage play by Anouilh: A flighty duchess plays matchmaker in the drawing rooms of the aristocracy.
Give Us Barabbas!
March 24, 1961
An Easter biblical production of the story of the Crucifixion.
The Joke and the Valley
May 5, 1961
""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.
