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Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.

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40. John Paul Jones

0.0Jul 4, 1954 · 120 min

Historic drama about America's first naval hero. The historical drama reveals that John Paul, (his actual name) came to America after becoming disgusted with the sea, and decided to attempt farming. In North Carolina he met a plantation owner named Wylie Jones who, impressed with the young sailor's candor, honesty and knowledge of ships, took him into the family,, When the American Revolution started, he was reluctant to become involved but Wylie Jones convinced him of the worthiness of the cause. Adopting the family name of Jones as his own, he joined the Navy.