🎣 Catch Summer Romance and Classic TV This Father's Day Weekend

Happy Father's Day Weekend, Friends!
And Happy First Day of Summer - this Sunday!

I hope you'll all have a wonderful weekend filled with family, laughter, and special moments! There's also plenty of family entertainment options to enjoy...

This weekend's TV highlights include Hallmark Channel's newest Summer Nights premiere, The Love Heist, which blends fashion, mystery, and romance. Plus, both the Hallmark Channel and Great American Family are offering viewers delightful Summer movie classics, along with the Friday night Christmas movie classics we enjoy each week!

Additionally, in honor of Father's Day, you'll also find beloved sitcoms and classic movies featuring some of television and film's most memorable fathers, including Leave It to Beaver, Andy Hardy, and more! There's something truly meaningful and comforting about these timeless stories!

Take a look below for all of the programming highlights this weekend, plus a special Father's Day message at the end of this post...


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Friday, June 19, 2026:

Christmas Movie Classics

Lyndsy Fonseca stars in two classic Christmas movies Friday night on the Hallmark Channel - leading up to her new movie premiere on Saturday!

Friday, June 19, 2026:

Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Next Stop Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Christmas Everlasting ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Single on the 25th ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 4am



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Saturday, June 20, 2026:

The Love Heist

Storyline: Celebrity stylist Kayli must team up with hotel security chief Mills to track down an iconic piece of fashion history after it goes missing on her watch before the Chicago Costume Gala.

The Love Heist

Premieres Saturday, June 19, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, June 20, 2026:

Summer Getaway Movie Marathon 

on Great American Family

Saturday Summer Getaway Schedule:

Retreat to Paradise ... Great American Family ... 6am
Identical Love ... Great American Family ... 8am
Stepping into Love ... Great American Family ... 10am
A Prince in Paradise ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Romantic Rewrite ... Great American Family ... 2pm
A Taste of Tuscany ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Love in Bloom ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Passport to Love ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Love in Aruba ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Love in Bloom ... Great American Family ... 12am
Passport to Love ... Great American Family ... 2am
Love in Aruba ... Great American Family ... 4am



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Saturday, June 20, 2026:

Summer Movie Classics 

on the Hallmark Channel

Saturday Schedule:

Just My Type ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Catch of the Day ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
The Love Heist ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
The Greek Aisle ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

Summer Movie Classics 

on Hallmark Family

Sunday Summer Movie Schedule:

One Summer ... Hallmark Family ... 10am
Summer in the City ... Hallmark Family ... 12pm
A Taste of Summer ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm
Summer of Dreams ... Hallmark Family ... 4pm
Love and Sunshine ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Journey of My Heart ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm



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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

A Perfect Match

Another streaming movie makes its cable TV premiere on Great American Family!

In case you are wondering, the blonde-haired lead actress is Emily Alatalo of Crossroad Springs!

Storyline: When Zoe Williams has to prove to a big investor that her company's new dating app works, she tests it on herself and soon ends up on a date with her complete opposite, Oliver Beckett, an easygoing, spontaneous artist. Huh. Not exactly Zoe's type. Even though it's clear the pair have chemistry, Zoe's worried- could something be wrong with DigiLove's algorithm? Or is it true when people say "opposites attract"?

A Perfect Match

Premieres Sunday, June 20, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

Mystery 101

Classic Marathon

Professor Amy Winslow (Jill Wagner) sleuths along with Detective Travis Burke (Kristoffer Polaha) and her father, Graham Winslow (Robin Thomas). An ideal watch for Father's Day!

Mystery 101 Movie Marathon Schedule:

Mystery 101: Dead Talk ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Mystery 101: Killer Timing ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
Mystery 101: Deadly History ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm


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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

FMC Father's Day Movies

FMC airs classic Father-Themed Movies!

FMC Sunday Schedule:

Life with Father ... FMC ... 4:30pm
Father of the Bride ... FMC ... 6pm
Father's Little Dividend ... FMC ... 9pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... FMC ... 10:45pm


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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

FE-TV honors Fathers

FE-TV Sunday Schedule:

Leave it to Beaver ... FE-TV ... 9am-11:20am
My Three Sons ... FE-TV ... 11:20am-12:30pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... FE-TV ... 3pm



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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

TCM Celebrates Father's Day

TCM will have a day full of classic Father-Themed Movies!

TCM Sunday Schedule:

Judge Hardy and Son ... TCM ... 1:45pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... TCM ... 3:30pm
Life with Father ... TCM ... 5:45pm
Father of the Bride ... TCM ... 8pm


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Saturday - Sunday:

Father's Day Weekend

Sports

Plus, for all of you Sports fans... there are plenty of Sports on TV this Father's Day weekend...

*US Open Golf

*FIFA World Cup

*Nascar

*Indycar NICS Racing

*Basketball

*MLB Baseball

and more!

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I want to wish all of the fathers who visit here a very Happy Father's Day!

For those of you who are spending Father's Day with your father or grandfather, I hope you'll cherish every moment together. The time we share with those we love is truly such a precious gift from God!

I feel incredibly blessed that I'll be spending the day with my father and my wonderful family. My precious Daddy means so much to me. I love his kind heart and hardworking spirit... what a wonderful blessing he is!

For those whose fathers or grandfathers are no longer with them, I pray this Father's Day brings sweet memories to your heart.

And on this special day, may we also first and foremost honor our Heavenly Father and His impact in our lives... His incredible, amazing, steadfast love for us, his children, and may we strive to reflect this unconditional love in all of our own relationships!

Blessings to You All,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"As a father has compassion on his children,

so the LORD has compassion

on those who fear Him."

~Psalms 103:13

“See what great love

the Father has lavished on us,

that we should be called

children of God!”

~1 John 3:1

New Promo for Lacey Chabert Hallmark Series 'Paris is Always a Good Idea'

In case you missed it, Hallmark Media revealed this week both a new poster and promo for their new streaming series, Paris is Always a Good Idea, starring Lacey Chabert!

Take a look at the new promo below and please share your thoughts in comments below.


Press Release via Hallmark Media:

LACEY CHABERT 

BRINGS A BELOVED ROMANTIC STORY 

TO LIFE IN THE LIMITED SERIES

PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA,

PREMIERING THURSDAY, JULY 30

 EXCLUSIVELY ON HALLMARK+

The Journey Begins with Two Episodes on Thursday, July 30
One New Episode Will be Available to Stream Weekly Through Thursday, August 27

Scott Michael Foster, Henry Czerny and Barbara Niven Also Star

BURBANK, CA – June 18, 2026 – Hallmark Media announced today that the all-new, original limited-series Paris is Always a Good Idea, starring Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls) and Scott Michael Foster (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), will premiere Thursday, July 30, with the first two episodes, followed by a new episode every Thursday through August 27, exclusively on Hallmark+ as the streamer continues its ongoing commitment to debuting new programming on the service. Based on the bestselling novel by Jenn McKinlay, the six-episode globe-trotting romance takes viewers on a heartfelt journey through Paris, Ireland and Spain filled with love, self-discovery and second chances. The network also unveiled a first look at the promo and an image teasing the sweeping romance and breathtaking European backdrop audiences can expect this summer.

As previously announced, the outstanding ensemble cast includes Rebecca Hanssen (The Witcher), Henry Czerny (Ready or Not), Barbara Niven (Chesapeake Shores), Stephen Hagan (Love of the Irish), Julien Marlon Samani (An Alpine Holiday) and Alejandro Albarracín (Dreams of Freedom).

“With its rich characters, breathtaking locations and deeply emotional romance, Paris is Always a Good Idea is the beautiful, escapist journey we know Hallmark viewers will fall in love with this summer,” said Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming, Hallmark Media.

Career-driven nonprofit executive Chelsea Martin (Chabert) travels to Paris to secure a major donor and is shocked when her confident rival-turned-ally, Jason Knightly (Foster) is sent to join her. While in Paris, an unexpected and heartfelt message from her late mother — and a push from her father (Czerny) and her sister (Hanssen) — sends her on an unexpected journey to reconnect with the three past loves she once left behind in Europe. From the rolling hills of Ireland to the magic of Paris, and the sun-kissed vineyards of Spain, Chelsea retraces old footsteps and discovers that sometimes moving forward means first looking back.

Paris is Always a Good Idea is produced by Dynamic Television and Clapperboard Studios. Executive producers are Carrie Stein, Daniel March, Mike Benson, Rachel Gesua, Heidi Cole McAdams and Lauren Muir, who also serves as showrunner. The series is written by McAdams and Muir and is based on the novel of the same name by Jenn McKinlay.

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ABOUT HALLMARK+
Hallmark+ is a subscription streaming service and membership program that brings together the very best of Hallmark to one destination. Hallmark+ features exclusive originals series, nextday access to every new Hallmark premiere, curated 24/7 live channels, the biggest collection of Hallmark Original Christmas movies, plus a rich library of uplifting, feelgood content. Hallmark+ also offers benefits and membership rewards, including free monthly Hallmark greeting cards, unlimited eCards, monthly discounts, and rewards for purchases at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and on Hallmark.com, member appreciation events, and more. Annual and monthly membership options are available. For more information, visit HallmarkPlus.com.


Promo:

Please share your thoughts on Paris is Always a Good Idea in comments below.

This series will only air on Hallmark+ this Summer, but in the past, other movies/series have eventually made their way to the Hallmark Channel, so in time this series may make its way there as well.

If you want to stream this series this Summer, click here to sign up for Hallmark+!

Stay tuned for updates!

Happy watching!

Net

🎄✨ Currently Filming: 'A Christmas Prayer 2' -- Starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell

( Photo credit: Great American Media ) 

Exciting Christmas movie news! Great American Media shared today that the inspirational sequel, A Christmas Prayer 2, starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, is officially in production!

I loved how the first movie included faith so beautifully and heartwarming moments that reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas! I'm so excited to see Natalie and Wes' story continue and discover what new blessings and answered prayers await us in Bellford Falls.

If you also loved the original film (as I did!), then this sequel is sure to be one to look forward to during the 2026 Christmas season!

See more details about A Christmas Prayer 2 in the press release below.


Press Release via Great American Media:

Great American Media

Announces Start of Production

on A Christmas Prayer 2,

Starring Shae Robins

and Christopher Russell,

World Premiere Slated for

Great American Christmas 2026

From Great American Media’s Film Banner, The Golden Thread®,
Sequel to 2026 Movieguide® Epiphany Prize® Winner, A Christmas Prayer

NEW YORK, NY – June 17, 2026 – Great American Media today announced the start of production on A Christmas Prayer 2, starring Shae Robins (A Christmas Prayer, Destined at Christmas) and Christopher Russell (A Christmas Prayer, “When Hope Calls: Brookfield”), an Original film from the company’s film banner, The Golden Thread. The highly anticipated sequel to the 2026 Movieguide® Epiphany Prize® winning Original Movie, A Christmas Prayer, is now in production with a World Premiere date slated to be part of Great American Media’s beloved Great American Christmas programming event beginning in October.

Returning to Bellford Falls is Natalie Sands (Robins), the children’s book illustrator whose faith-filled acts of kindness transformed her community, and Wes Thornton (Russell), whose journey of faith and love captured the hearts of viewers. The sequel reunites audiences with the beloved characters whose story inspired viewers to embrace the true meaning of Christmas through faith, service, and compassion.

In A Christmas Prayer 2, Natalie prepares for the launch of her debut children’s book, Adeline the Angel, while Wes continues to deepen his faith journey. When Caroline (Madeline Cox) quietly begins a mission to answer the prayers and needs of those around her community, the family discovers that some of God’s greatest works are accomplished through simple acts of kindness. As Christmas approaches, Bellford Falls once again becomes a place where hope is restored, prayers are answered, and hearts are drawn closer to the reason for the season.

“Audiences embraced A Christmas Prayer because it reflected Christmas as it is meant to be – faith-filled, heartfelt, and centered on serving others,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “A Christmas Prayer 2 continues the tradition with a moving story of hope, grace, and small acts of kindness that can change lives during the Christmas season,” Abbott concluded.

The original A Christmas Prayer was honored with the prestigious Movieguide® Epiphany Prize® for Best Family Movie in 2026, recognizing inspirational storytelling that affirms faith and uplifts audiences. A Christmas Prayer 2 will premiere on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+ as part of Great American Christmas 2026 which returns to streaming and broadcast this October.

A Christmas Prayer 2 (wt) is executive produced by Anthony Fankhauser and written by Ansley Gordon.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is the leader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
pamslay@gacmedia.com
818.415.3784
media@crosswindpr.com

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Near the end of the press release above, you might notice it says "A Christmas Prayer 2 (wt)." The wt stands for working title, so it is possible that this movie could have a title change before it premieres.

Stay tuned for any additional updates!

Have a Merry Day!

Net

🌟🎄 New Animated Christmas Special "Mickey's Home Alone"

This new animated special, titled "Mickey's Home Alone," sounds so cute - I absolutely couldn't resist sharing! Plus, I just love the original Home Alone movies, and this sounds like an adorable twist on those fantastic films!

This time, though, it's Mickey who is Home Alone, with his dog, Pluto!

See more details in this press release via Disney+:

Mickey's Holiday Plans Go Awry

in New Animated Special

"Mickey's Home Alone,"

Coming This Holiday Season

(BURBANK, Calif. - June 16, 2026) Today, the new full-length Christmas special "Mickey's Home Alone" was announced. The special is set to debut in the 2026 holiday season on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

In "Mickey's Home Alone," Mickey can't wait to spend Christmas at home. His plans take a turn when Minnie surprises him and the gang with tickets to spend Christmas at a world-famous Ice Palace. In the morning rush to make it out the door, Mickey and Pluto are left behind and home alone. While Mickey and Pluto must protect their home from two feisty villains, a raccoon and a weasel who are after their Christmas dinner, Minnie and the gang desperately try to make their way back home to Mickey.

The special features original songs "Ho-Ho-Home for Christmas" and "Favorite Christmas Feeling" by songwriter Keith Harrison Dworkin, and a new arrangement of the holiday classic "Jingle Bells," with a score by Tony Morales.

"Mickey's Home Alone" is produced by Wild Canary in association with Disney Jr. The special is executive-produced by Tom Rogers and co-executive produced by Rachel Ruderman, with Shane Prigmore as director.

ABOUT DISNEY+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with "The Simpsons" and, outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment, gold-standard family programming, the most trusted news, and global sports programming from ESPN. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundle offerings in the U.S., whereby bundle subscribers can now stream Hulu and ESPN content directly in the Disney+ app. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+ Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

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Doesn't this sound adorable? I know... I know... It is the Home Alone story, but I'm sure there will be plenty of cuteness and uniqueness to this new animation, as well.

Just reading the synopsis gave me all the cozy feels of the sweet Disney cartoons I always loved growing up.

I hope many of you will be excited to check out this new animated adventure during the Christmas season! 🎄✨

May your day be 

Merry & Bright!

Net🎄

🌟🔎 Vote For Your Favorite Mystery Movies In The *It's A Wonderful Movie Awards* 🔎🌟 SEE HERE:

It's time, Sleuthers, to vote for your favorite Mystery Movies from 2025! 🔎

The mystery nominees are pictured and listed in alphabetical order. Choose all of your favorites, then please vote by taking the poll below.

Be sure to click the word VOTE after you have checked ALL of your movie favorites. Please know that you can vote for as many movies as you like, but this is set up to be ONE voting process per person!

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I'm grateful for your participation. Please feel free to share this poll with family and friends. Voting for this poll will end on Monday, June 22nd.

Two additional movie polls will continue after this one is completed -- Faith/Inspirational and Christmas! Stay tuned!

Blessings to you all,

Net