Christmas Movie Wars | Once Upon A Christmas Ratings Hit | 2
Business Wars6 Des 2021

Christmas Movie Wars | Once Upon A Christmas Ratings Hit | 2

In 1951, the founder of Hallmark Cards, the successful greeting card company, decides to get into television by sponsoring a live opera airing on Christmas Eve. It’s a success, and Hallmark becomes a regular sponsor of television programming for decades. But when they launch their own cable channel in the early 2000s, the picture isn’t so rosy. By 2005, they’re considering selling the channel, but once again Christmas programming saves the day.


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