This "Hamlet" was originally presented on the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" in November, 1970.
John Gielgud accepted the role of the Ghost after originally being offered and turning down the part of Polonius.
Took over six months to make.
Richard Chamberlain was inspired to play Hamlet on television after being offered (and playing) the part on the British stage in 1968. He was the first American actor since John Barrymore to do so.
Won more Emmy Awards after being shown on the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" than any other television version of "Hamlet" (as of 2014).