HALLMARK HALL OF FAME: THE ECHO OF THUNDER (TV)
Summary
One in this series of dramatic specials presented by Hallmark. This made-for-television movie dramatizes changes in the Ritchie family encounters when they unexpectedly gain a new member of the family. Larry and Gladwyn Ritchie operate a palm tree farm in the wilds of Australia with their three children, Peal, Opal, and Jasper. Although the family is close-knit, Gladwyn is often tough and distant with her children because of her own hard childhood as an orphan. Larry has also endured hardships ever since his first wife, Cheryl, left him and disappeared with their three year-old daughter, Lara. Only through their mutual love have Larry and Gladwyn healed. When they learn that Cheryl is dying, young Lara goes to live with the Ritchies. And while Larry is excited about the reunion, Gladwyn feels threatened. Lara's transition to the Ritchie household is a difficult one, complicated by her pain over her mother's death. She finds herself challenged by Gladwyn's hostile attitude, the chores on the farm, the wilderness, and the new community. When her father goes on a road trip, Lara's relationship with a special dog is the only aspect of her new home life she can tolerate. But just as Lara gives up hope of ever belonging, Gladwyn comes to a realization that allows the entire Ritchie family, including Lara, to solidify their bonds. Includes commercials and promos. This program is closed-captioned.
Cataloging of this program was made possible by Hallmark Cards, 1998.
("Hallmark Hall of Fame" aired on NBC from 1952 to 1978; network affiliation varies after 1978.)
(Beginning with the live telecast of the opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" on December 24, 1951, Hallmark has sponsored a series of dramatic specials which since 1952 have been titled "Hallmark Hall of Fame." From 1952 to 1955 Hallmark also presented "Hallmark Hall of Fame," a weekly half-hour dramatic anthology series hosted by Sarah Churchill. The first program, "Dr. Serocold," was televised in January 1952 under the title "Hallmark Television Theatre." This series also ran under the title "Hallmark Summer Theatre" in July and August 1952.)
Details
- NETWORK: CBS
- DATE: April 19, 1998 9:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 1:56:40
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T:53111
- GENRE: Drama
- SUBJECT HEADING: Drama
- SERIES RUN: CBS - TV, 1998
- COMMERCIALS:
- TV - Commercials - Hallmark Cards
- TV - Promos - "33rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards"
- TV - Promos - "60 Minutes 30th Anniversary Special"
- TV - Promos - "CBS 50th Anniversary Special: The First 50 Years"
- TV - Promos - "Everybody Loves Raymond"
- TV - Promos - "Murphy Brown"
- TV - Promos - "Nicholas' Gift"
- TV - Promos - "Only Love"
- TV - Promos - "Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers"
- TV - Promos - "The Last Don II"
- TV - Promos - "The Nanny: Wedding"
- TV - Promos - "Touched By an Angel"
CREDITS
- Richard Nelsh … Executive Producer
- Brent Shields … Co-Executive Producer
- Dorothea G. Petri … Producer
- Simon Wincer … Director
- Libby Hathorn … Based on the novel "Thunderwith" by
- H. Haden Yelin … Writer
- Laurence Rosenthal … Music by
- Judy Davis … Cast, Gladwyn
- Jamey Sheridan … Cast, Larry
- Lauren Hewett … Cast, Lara
- Ernie Dingo … Cast, Neil
- Michael Caton … Cast, Bill Gadrey
- Emily Jane Browning … Cast, Opal
- Chelsea Yates … Cast, Pearl
- Ben Hanson … Cast, Jasper
- James Hanson … Cast, Jasper
- Jamie Croft … Cast, Gowd
- James Wright … Cast, Mr. Calloway
- Reg Evans … Cast, the Garage Attendant
- Jim Russell … Cast, the Truckie
- Frank Magree … Cast, the Driver
- Linda Ross … Cast, the Bank Woman