What are you Watching this Weekend?

As one month ends and another begins this weekend... there are some things you might want to watch - if you plan to stay in and beat the heat, or perhaps it's a rainy day- wherever you are...


June 30, 2012 Saturday

Get ready to laugh... there's an I Love Lucy Marathon on the Hallmark Channel.

And TCM is airing a classic movie from 1940, titled - Christmas In July. The movie stars Dick Powell as a man who is fooled into thinking he's won a $25,000 prize - and then goes on a Christmas shopping binge, even though it's the middle of July!




July 1, 2012 Sunday

The Lucy Marathon continues with a We Love Lucy Marathon on the Hallmark Channel.

Religious movies will air all day on the GMC. On July 2 they will begin a week of marathons, starting with the drama series, Heartland... and leading up to their premiere of 7th Heaven on their Network, next weekend.

Pride and Prejudice, the beloved 1996 movie version, that stars Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy will air on Ovation 2 PM - 8 PM.



Both Movies of The Music Man can be seen on TV... the original from 1962 and the remake from 2003.

Monumental, the documentary of our American Heritage, hosted by Kirk Cameron, can be seen on INSP. (Click here to see promo video.)


Whatever you see or do - I hope you all will keep cool and enjoy your weekend!

See the Family TV Schedule for times airing!

Kirk Cameron's Monumental - in Search of America's National Treasure

This documentary presented by Kirk Cameron (actor from TV's Growing Pains, Left Behind Movie Series, Fireproof, and Way of the Master, etc...) takes you on a journey of America's history and a look at what may be ahead for our Country, if we follow our current path.

Watch the TV Premiere of Monumental
on INSP - July 1, 2012 at 9 PM
(Repeats at 11 PM)




Synopsis from Monumental Web-site:
Monumental is the story of America’s beginnings. Presented, produced, and starring Kirk Cameron, the 90-minute true story follows this father of six across Europe and the U.S. as he seeks to discover America’s true “national treasure” – the people, places, and principles that made America the freest, most prosperous and generous nation the world has ever known.

Monumental is heralded as “inspiring,” “beautifully executed,” “powerful,” and “one meant to teach.”

Long regarded as “the land of opportunity,” there’s no question the tiny band of religious outcasts who founded this country hit upon a formula for success that went way beyond what they could have imagined. How else can you explain the fact that they established a nation that has become the best example of civil, economic and religious liberty the world has ever known?

What formula did they discover? What motivated them to come here in the first place? More importantly, how can we apply these same foundational truths today?

Take your family on a new adventure to discover the true national treasure of America.


Promo Video:


*Information via: http://www.monumentalmovie.com/

*Monumental is available on DVD.

GMC Movie - Raising Izzie

MOVIE REVIEW

Raising Izzie

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: July 21, 2012

CAST:

Han Soto ... Doctor
Rockmond Dunbar ... Greg
Vanessa Williams ... Tonya
Catherine Dyer ... Sarah Nash
Victoria Staley ... Gertie
Ric Reitz ... Dr. Graham
Kayla Kenedy ... Izzie
Detra Bickerstaff ... Nurse
Deetta West ... Social Worker

PLOT:

from GMC:

Gertie and Izzie are two young girls on their own. Abandoned by their father and orphaned by their mother, they are doing the best they can to stay in school, stay undetected and stay together. With assistance from their mother before her passing, the girls are financially prepared to sustain themselves for some time. Gertie, 14, takes seriously, her charge to raise her younger sister Izzie, 10, alone. Greg and Tonya are a couple whose love for one another radiates and for some time now, they have attempted to build a family and have failed. Tonya longs to share the love and nurturing she has been channeling through her job as a teacher, into children of her own. Is it God’s will that they don’t have children?



Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...



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Michael Landon INSP T.V. Tribute

The INSP
Michael Landon Tribute
Saturday June 23, 2012






Program Lineup
*See Promo Video Below!



6pm Little House on the Prairie
Episode: 100 Mile Walk-
When a hailstorm leaves the Ingalls family's crops in ruin, Charles and some neighbors work in a dangerous railroad blasting job. Meanwhile, Caroline rounds up the farmers' wives to salvage what's left of the crops while trying to remain optimistic in the face of the trial.

7pm Little House on the Prairie
Episode: Money Crop-
A young farmer and his expectant wife , convince Charles and others to plant a special breed of corn as a money crop. All give the farmer their money to purchase seed in Minneapolis. When he fails to return, the desperate farmers turn on Charles and the young wife. Charles frantically looks to find answers.

8pm Little House on the Prairie
Episode: Founder's Day-
When Walnut Grove's Founders Day celebration comes around, the entire town is looking forward to all the games and activities. However, as the day wears on, the citizens of the town are about to see how competitive Charles and an aging stranger can be.

9pm Little House on the Prairie
Episode: Going Home-
Overwhelmed by the random destruction left in the wake of a devastating tornado, a weary Charles Ingalls convinces himself to give up trying to make a life for his family on the prairie, puts the farm up for sale and prepares to move back to the big woods where he was born.


10pm Bonanza
Episode: The Abduction-
Little Joe and Hoss spend an unforgettable evening at the carnival when Little Joe's date, pretty Jennifer Beale, disappears. The carnival owner has an eye for pretty girls and Jennifer is intrigued by him. She soon learns that the attraction could prove fatal.

11pm Bonanza
Episode: Silent Thunder-
Guest Star Stella Stevens- Angry with the way a beautiful deaf girl is treated by her father, Little Joe takes it upon himself to teach her sign language so they can communicate better. His plan backfires when the young woman falls in love with him and the girl's jealous neighbor resents her spending her time with youngest Cartwright.


12am Highway to Heaven
Episode: To Touch the Moon-
By bringing together a juvenile delinquent and a child prodigy with leukemia, Jonathan shows that a little love can go a long way toward easing the pain of death.

1am Highway to Heaven
Episode: In with the “In” Crowd-
Jonathan and Mark pose as counselors to see if they can find who is bringing cocaine to school and bust a drug ring.


Promo Video:
(please note: the tribute will air on June 23, 2012)




MY THOUGHTS...

What a wonderful actor Michael Landon was! It is so special that INSP is doing this tribute to him. When I think of Michael Landon, I immediately see him as Charles Ingalls and laughing that enormously rich laugh that made everyone around him laugh, too! He left a wonderful legacy of television shows that continue to bring joy and laughter to generation after generation... On this week after Fathers Day, I hope you and your family enjoy this tribute to one of televisions most wonderful fathers.

"Christmas in July" Movies on the Hallmark Channel

It may still be months until Christmas; however, for all of you who have been asking, the answer is "YES", there will be a Movie Marathon of Christmas Movies on the Hallmark Channel in July!



Here's the List! You may need to check it twice - so be sure to add this page to your favorites! The movies have also been added to the Family TV Schedule.

For additional movie information - you can click on each of the Movie Titles below!


July 14, 2012 Saturday

Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM

Debbie Macomber's Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 AM

The Town Christmas Forgot ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 AM

Annie Claus is Coming to Town ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 PM

Christmas Magic ... Hallmark Channel ... 2 PM

Mistletoe Over Manhattan... Hallmark Channel ... 4 PM

Holiday Engagement ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 PM

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM

A Princess for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 PM

Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 AM

Debbie Macomber's Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 2 AM

Christmas Magic ... Hallmark Channel ... 4 AM





July 15, 2012 Sunday

The Town Christmas Forgot ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM

The Night Before the Night Before Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 AM

Mistletoe Over Manhattan ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 AM

Holiday Engagement ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 PM

A Princess for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2 PM

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ... Hallmark Channel ... 4 PM

Moonlight & Mistletoe ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 PM

The Christmas Card ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM




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For those of you who do not have the Hallmark Channel, I checked to see which of these movies are available on dvd. They are: Mrs. Miracle, Call Me Mrs. Miracle, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, The Night Before The Night Before Christmas, Moonlight & Mistletoe, and The Christmas Card.


Hopefully, the Hallmark Channel is playing one of your favorites! I personally love A Princess for Christmas, Holiday Engagement, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and well... just about all of them! Enjoy!

Click Comments below to share your favorites and how excited you are for this special airing of Christmas "Movies" in July!

Hallmark Channel News & Updates - June 2012

Just wanted to let you all know... the Hallmark Channel has just changed some of the scheduling dates for their upcoming movies - so I have just recently updated the site and family tv schedule to reflect these changes!

Click on Movie Titles below for more details!


Time Changes-

(This is an update for the date and time!)

How to Fall in Love: will Premiere on July 21, 2012 at 9 PM

The Music Teacher: will Premiere on August 11, 2012 at 9 PM

Smart Cookies: will Premiere on August 18, 2012 at 9 PM


Casting Information-

(The names of some Actors and Actresses have been announced for...)

The Music Teacher: Annie Potts (Designing Women) and Richard Thomas (The Waltons, Time after Time)

Smart Cookies: Patricia Richardson ("Home Improvement"), Jessalyn Gilsig ("Glee"), and Bailee Madison ("A Taste of Romance")

The Nearlyweds: Danielle Panabaker ("The Shunning"), Travis Milne ("Rookie Blue"), and Naomi Judd (Country Singer)

Playing Father: Eddie Cibrian (CSI: Miami) and Michael Beach (Third Watch)


*See the Made-for-TV Movies Page for the complete list of upcoming movies on TV.

See Dean Cain & Kristy Swanson in "Operation Cupcake" on Hallmark Channel Fathers Day Weekend!

Report for Duty! The Hallmark Channel premieres their newest film "Operation Cupcake", on Saturday, June 16th, at 8 PM.
(*see promo video below...)



Promo Video:


This film will honor Fathers and our Military. Airs Saturday, June 16th, at 8 PM and 10 PM, and airs again twice on Sunday, Fathers Day, at 2 PM and 8 PM.

Have a Wonderful Fathers Day Weekend!

Fathers Day TV Specials

I know many Fathers will be extra busy on Fathers Day - attending church services, spending time with family, minding the grill, and perhaps, getting in a round or two of golf.

That's why it's great that the INSP Father Day Tribute airs the night before Fathers Day, June 16, from 6 PM - 2 AM. INSP is Channel 364 on DirecTV, Channel 259 on DISH Network, Channel 131 on Sky Angel, and it is available on most cable systems. See episode details, here.

On Fathers Day, however, when it comes time to sit in his easy chair, relax, and let that steak digest... there will be plenty of sporting events on TV... from US Open Golf, Major League Baseball, a Nascar Race, etc. Whenever you get a chance, be sure to check out the Father Knows Best Marathon on Antenna TV (Digital Channel). It will air from 7 AM - 12 AM. See episode details, here.

Also, there will be Movies about Fathers on Hallmark Channel, GMC, and TCM. Operation Cupcake will premiere on Hallmark amongst other great "father themed" movies and TCM will play one of the best old-fashioned family movies, Life with Father, at 4 PM.

Whatever you do, My hope is that your time is spent with family and you are surrounded by love.

Happy Fathers Day!


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*Image from: http://clipartmountain.com

Let it Shine - Free Movie Printables!

Today, I received a lovely e-mail from Jaclyn at Celebrations.com. In honor of the film, Let it Shine, they created some really fun and colorful invitations for kids to hand out to their friends if they want to host a movie night at their house to watch together. They also created a few printable toppers for cupcakes, skewers or popcorn bags!



Let it Shine Printables Link:
http://www.celebrations.com/content/let-it-shine-movie-party-for-the-kids


Reminder: Let it Shine premieres this Friday, JUNE 15th on the Disney Channel.


(*Please know, I am not personally affiliated with Celebrations.com or receiving any royalties from sharing this information. It's simply a nice web-site that I thought some of you would enjoy with your children and families.)

Disney Channel Premieres "Let it Shine" Friday Night

There's a new Disney film airing this weekend... and it is a Musical.
Let it Shine will Premiere Friday Night, June 15, 2012, on the Disney Channel.



"Let it Shine" is set in the world of hip-hop, rap, and gospel music and expresses the importance of staying true to oneself. Geared towards kids, tweens and families, the story follows a shy, talented musician who pens romantic hip-hop verses only to stand idly by as they're delivered to the girl of his dreams by a proxy, his best friend.


If you are interested in getting this movie on DVD. Please visit this link.

INSP "Fathers Day" Special on Saturday!

The INSP
TOP TV DADS
SPECIAL
*Updated with Promo Video Below!




Saturday June 16, 2012 INSP Program Lineup
(the Saturday before Father's Day!)



6- 7pm Little House on the Prairie
Episode: A Harvest of Friends-
The Ingalls family settles on the banks of Plum Creek in Walnut Grove. Once their house is built, Charles faces the difficulties of working multiple jobs in order to pay for his farming equipment and an accident may make that impossible.

7-8pm Little House on the Prairie
Episode: The Richest Man in Walnut Grove-
When Lars is unable to pay Charles two months' back pay, the Ingalles family is forced to work together and sacrifice to pay their bills. Mary sews to earn money, Caroline helps with the farm work, and Charles finds work digging a well.


8-9pm The Waltons
Episode: The Stray-
Mysterious events at the Walton farm lead to the discovery of a little orphan boy who attaches himself to John, who then takes the lead in finding a suitable home for his young friend.

9-10pm The Waltons
Episode: The Boy from the C.C.C.-
An injured runaway boy who is taken in by the Waltons unexpectedly betrays their trust, and John finds himself mentoring the boy in hopes of affecting his future. Meanwhile, a Elizabeth’s pet raccoon takes a turn for the worse, prompting John to comfort his daughter through the tears .

10-11pm The Big Valley
Episode: Night of the Wolf-
Nick is bitten by a rabid wolf and thinking he is going to die, leaves Stockton without any explanation to the family. His journey leads him to re-examine his life and attitudes-and the help of a woman and her son to give him hope for the future.

11-12am The Big Valley
Episode: The Prize-
The Barkleys take in the infant son of a wanted man. When the outlaw father, returns to the Barkley ranch to take custody of his son, he finds himself in a showdown with a bounty hunter.


12-1am Bonanza
Episode: The Spitfire-
Joe finds a stranger burning Ponderosa land and must shoot him in self-defense. He finds himself left with the responsibility of the man's daughter and brings her home to the Ponderosa, unaware that her outlaw kin are searching for her.

1-1:30am Happy Days
Episode: Howard's 45th Fiasco-
It's Howard Cunningham's 45th birthday and he wonders where the years and his dreams have gone. Striving to convince his dad that his 45 years haven't been that dull, Richie stages a "This Is Your Life" birthday party, with help from Fonzie and the rest of the gang.


1:30-2am The Brady Bunch
Episode: Father of the Year-
Marcia enters her new dad in a newspaper contest for "father of the year," but gets herself grounded for breaking house rules to make the late-night deadline. Marcia nearly explodes keeping her little secret, even after being told she can't join the family on a weekend ski trip.


Promo Video:




((An enormous THANK YOU to M.P. at INSP for always giving me the best program information... God Bless You!))


I hope you all will have the opportunity to watch and enjoy these great shows about Fathers on Saturday, June 16th - the day before Fathers Day!


And... Happy Fathers Day to all the great Daddys out there!


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*Little House on the Prairie: The Complete Nine-Season Set (Complete Series + Pilot Episode)
*The Waltons: Complete Seasons 1-9 & Movie Collection
*The Big Valley - Season 1
*Bonanza: The Official First Season, Vol 1 & 2
*Happy Days: Seasons 1-4
*The Brady Bunch: The Complete Series with Shag Carpet Cover

Judy Garland Movie Tribute on TCM... Follow the Yellow Brick Road!

Once again, TCM honors one of the most beloved Actresses of all-time, Judy Garland. This time it is on the anniversary of her 90th Birthday! A 24-Hour Movie Tribute / Marathon will be held on TCM from 6 AM - 6 AM! So... "Meet Me at TCM for a "Judy Garland" Movie Tribute" (see Movie List below!)






June 10, 2012 Sunday


Everybody Sing (1938)

Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938)

Strike Up the Band (1940)

For Me And My Gal (1942)

Girl Crazy (1943)

A Star Is Born (1954)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz : 50 Years of Magic (1990)

The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

Meet Me In St. Louis (1944)

Easter Parade (1948)

Summer Stock (1950)

I Could Go On Singing (1963)


*See the Family TV Schedule for times airing!













So...
Meet us at TCM
and Enjoy the Shows!

"Father Knows Best" Fathers Day Marathon on Antenna TV

It's being officially titled: "Father's Day Fest" with Father Knows Best! This Father Knows Best Marathon will last for 17 hours from 7 AM - 12 AM with 34 episodes - no repeats!

What is Antenna TV? You can check out their web-site, here. It's a station that airs digitally - so if you have a Digital TV or one of those digital boxes... than hopefully, you can get Antenna TV in your area. It's mostly a family friendly network with shows like Leave it to Beaver, Dennis the Menace, Hazel, etc...


“Father’s Day Fest with Father Knows Best” Marathon Schedule:

7:00 AM Father Knows Best - Lesson in Citizenship

7:30 AM Father Knows Best - Football Tickets

8:00 AM Father Knows Best - Grandpa Jim’s Rejuvenation

8:30 AM Father Knows Best - Typical Father

9:00 AM Father Knows Best - The Promised Playhouse

9:30 AM Father Knows Best - Jim, the Farmer

10:00 AM Father Knows Best - Proud Father

10:30 AM Father Knows Best -Father Delivers the Papers

11:00 AM Father Knows Best -Father’s Private Life

11:30 AM Father Knows Best - Lessons in Civics

12:00 PM Father Knows Best - Father is a Dope

12:30 PM Father Knows Best - Spirit of Youth

1:00 PM Father Knows Best - Jim, the Tyrant

1:30 PM Father Knows Best – The House Painter

2:00 PM Father Knows Best – The Grass is Greener

2:30 PM Father Knows Best - The Martins and the Coys

3:00 PM Father Knows Best - Hero Father

3:30 PM Father Knows Best – The 10 Dollar Question

4:00 PM Father Knows Best - Bud, the Millionaire

4:30 PM Father Knows Best - Promising Young Man

5:00 PM Father Knows Best - Swiss Family Anderson

5:30 PM Father Knows Best - An Evening to Remember

6:00 PM Father Knows Best - Baby in the House

6:30 PM Father Knows Best - Art of Romance

7:00 PM Father Knows Best - Grandpa Retires

7:30 PM Father Knows Best - Father’s Autobiography

8:00 PM Father Knows Best - Poor Old Dad

8:30 PM Father Knows Best - Jim, the Answer Man

9:00 PM Father Knows Best - Always Plan Ahead

9:30 PM Father Knows Best - Basketball Coach

10:00 PM Father Knows Best - Ideal Father

10:30 PM Father Knows Best - Man of Merit

11:00 PM Father Knows Best -Formula for Happiness

11:30 PM Father Knows Best -Jim’s Big Surprise

(all times Eastern)

((Antenna TV launched on January 1, 2011 and is available as a digital multicast channel on 61 affiliates across the U.S. reaching 58% of TV households, including WPIX-TV (11.2) New York, KTLA-TV (5.2) Los Angeles, and WGN-TV (9.2) Chicago. For local station information please visit: http://www.antennatv.tv/affiliates))

(*a Special Thank you to Sitcoms Online and Tribune.com Press Room for episode information!)


Hopefully... many of you can see some of these great family episodes of Father Knows Best... that still teach us today and have wonderful life lessons!

Happy Father's Day - June 17th, 2012!