A jaded rock star, in order to repair his tarnished image, publicly agrees to fulfill a kid's Dear Santa Christmas wish. To his dismay, he ends up agreeing to spend the holidays in small town America and performing in the local holiday Christmas concert. He's mortified at the prospect of staying in the home of an idyllic, close-knit family but soon realizes the true value in what they have – love, caring and a memorable holiday spirit.
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Jaded rock star Dax is found by New York paparazzi passed out in his car with a frozen holiday turkey in the passenger seat. In order to repair his tarnished image, Dax publicly agrees to grant a fan's "Dear Santa" Christmas wish. To his dismay, his manager Jason drops Dax off in Cedar Grove, a Midwest small town, where he's committed to spend a week and perform in a local holiday Christmas concert. At first, Dax is horrified to be stuck in the Reverend Harding family's home with strict rules and a curfew. But he soon becomes charmed by the Reverend's wife Lynne, teenage son Tim and very surprised contest winner and daughter Kelly, a sassy, unemployed book jacket writer. Dax begins to appreciate what the Hardings have as a family – love, caring and an uplifting holiday spirit. The movie features an original musical duet by Lachey and Porter, entitled "You."
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Drew Lachey plays a jaded rock star determined to restore his image by fulfilling a kid’s Christmas wish. But things go south, or in this case north, when the wish means he’s supposed to perform at a small town Christmas concert.
The movie also stars country singer-actress Mackenzie Porter as Lachey’s love interest.
Movie Review:
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Image Credits - below
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Image of Drew Lachey: via ABC
Image of Mackenzie Porter: via Kevin Clark Photography
Bruce Boxleitner ... Bruce Dalt
Kenton Duty ... Jason Dalt
Laura Spencer ... Kasey Dalt
Antonio Fargas ... Major Melvin Lowell
Bridgett Newton ... Piper Dalt
Amy E. Kiser ... Lesley Stiles
Matthew Tailford ... Chad
Arthur Cartwright ... Derek Jensen
Kym Whitehead ... Roberta Lowell
PLOT:
When competitive sports anchor Bruce Dalt (Bruce Boxleitner) gets in a scuffle with a ref at his son’s basketball game, he is suspended from his job and sentenced to community service — manning a red kettle and ringing bells for the Salvation Army for the rest of the Christmas season. At first he finds this humiliating, and in his self-pity determines to be the world’s worst bell ringer, but as he encounters the people behind the kettle, his life – and especially his relationship with his son – is changed by something as simple as ringing a bell.
Happy Birthday Doris Day! *See TCM Morning Movie Marathon!
The West Point Story (Doris Day) ... TCM ... 6:45 AM
On Moonlight Bay (Doris Day) ... TCM ... 8:45 AM
By the Light of the Silvery Moon (Doris Day) ... TCM ... 10:30 AM
Calamity Jane (Doris Day) ... TCM ... 12:15 AM The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Passion, PART 5 ... History Channel ... 9 PM *Encore The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Passion, PART 5 ... History Channel ... 1 AM *Encore
"Leave it to Beaver" is moving from digital station: Antenna TV to Me-TV on May 6, 2013! Both stations play great retro sitcoms. Click on the stations to see if they are available in your area.
Just wanted to share today that my family's favorite Reality Show, "Duck Dynasty", will have it's Season Finale tonight at 10 PM (est) on A&E!
Are you a fan of the Show and the Robertson family?
My family absolutely is! We even go around quoting them or saying phrases the way they do. Such as... "Hey!", "Noooo", and "Jack", like Uncle Si.
Or, "Happy, Happy, Happy", "Now we're cooking with Peanut Oil", and "That's what I thought", like Phil.
And, one from Jase... "When you don't know what you're doing, it's best to do it, Quick-ly!"
If you are not familiar with Duck Dynasty - it is a show about the Robertson family who make Duck Calls. It's a Family Business first started by Phil Robertson who created and patented the Duck Calls they create. From there, his son Willie took over as CEO and made the company what it is today - a multi-million business. Also working at Duck Commander, is Uncle Si, Phil's sons Jase and Jep, and Willie's wife Korie. At the end of every show, you will see the family come together and gather around the dinner table, and Phil will always say a prayer over the food and the family.
All in all, it's great fun and we thoroughly enjoy the show - laughing pretty much the entire time it's on! Plus, we love the re-runs, too! Like an "I Love Lucy" show - good comedy never gets old and we enjoy watching them over and over again!
"At the end of the day, it's all about Family."
-Willie Robertson
Shirley Temple was born on April 23, 1928 and has captured the hearts of many since she first appeared in front of the camera, at the age of 4. TCM will celebrate Shirley'sBirthday today with a Movie Marathon... starting with the legendary classic "The Little Princess" in Color! (see movies listed below!)
We Salute you Shirley Temple Black - for the Joy you brought America, during the Depression Years and for serving your country, under President Ronald Reagan, as an Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.
On Shirley Temple Black's 85th Birthday, we wish to send her Joyful Birthday Greetings, God's Blessings, and Well Wishes for a very Happy Birthday and a Wonderful Year...
"Oh my Goodness!!!"
April 23, 2013 Tuesday
TCM "Shirley Temple" Movie Marathon: (details via: TCM.com)
6:00 AM Little Princess, The (1939)
When her father is reported dead in war, his daughter fights harsh conditions at her boarding school.
Dir: Walter Lang Cast: Shirley Temple , Richard Greene , Anita Louise .
C-93 mins, TV-G, CC,
7:45 AM Kathleen (1941)
A neglected daughter tries to find the right wife for her widowed father.
Dir: Harold S. Bucquet Cast: Shirley Temple , Herbert Marshall , Laraine Day .
BW-88 mins, TV-G,
9:15 AM Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, The (1947)
A teenage girl's crush on a playboy spells trouble, particularly when he falls for her older sister.
Dir: Irving Reis Cast: Cary Grant , Myrna Loy , Shirley Temple .
BW-95 mins, TV-G, CC,
11:00 AM Honeymoon (1947)
A teen bride eloping to Mexico suddenly falls for an older man.
Dir: William Keighley Cast: Shirley Temple , Franchot Tone , Guy Madison .
BW-74 mins, TV-G, CC,
12:15 PM That Hagen Girl (1947)
A small-town teenager thinks a lawyer is her illegitimate dad.
Dir: Peter Godfrey Cast: Ronald Reagan , Shirley Temple , Rory Calhoun .
BW-83 mins, TV-G, CC,
Please Don't Pout - there's More....
1:45 PM Fort Apache (1948)
An experienced cavalry officer tries to keep his new, by-the-books commander from triggering an Indian war.
Dir: John Ford Cast: John Wayne , Henry Fonda , Shirley Temple .
BW-128 mins, TV-PG, CC,
4:00 PM Adventure in Baltimore (1949)
A turn-of-the-century socialite joins the women's suffrage movement.
Dir: Richard Wallace Cast: Robert Young , Shirley Temple , John Agar .
BW-89 mins, TV-G,
5:30 PM Story Of Seabiscuit, The (1949)
Fictionalized account of the legendary racehorse's training and triumphs.
Dir: David Butler Cast: Shirley Temple , Barry Fitzgerald , Lon McCallister .
The newest Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie: "Remember Sunday" premiered Sunday night on ABC. Did you catch it? If not, it will re-air on the Hallmark Channel - April 28th at 5 PM, 7 PM, and 9 PM (est).
If you did see it... be sure and take the poll on the right and let us all know how you liked the movie!
Also, you can share your thoughts on the movie, "Remember Sunday", in the Comments Section below or under the Remember Sunday post. "Could you Fall in Love Every Day?" Several comments have already come in - mostly Positive. Check them out, here.
If you enjoyed the movie or missed it the first time around, just Remember... "Remember Sunday" repeats this upcoming Sunday!
Episodes Airing - Sunday, April 21st:
01:00 PM Rising From the Ashes
02:00 PM Letting Go
03:00 PM True Enough
04:00 PM Dark Horse
05:00 PM Step By Step
06:00 PM Man's Best Friend
07:00 PM Glory Days
08:00 PM Quarantine
09:00 PM Homecoming
10:00 PM Mood Swings
11:00 PM Family Business
12:00 AM The River
Hearing about this terrorist attack on Boston, at the Patriot Day Marathon, was devastating... an attack on our Country, our beloved USA, our fellow Americans. And, then to hear three had been killed, including a very innocent 8 year old boy - was absolutely heartbreaking.
Then, we personally learned that some of our relatives were there, as well. They had trained for a year and were running the race. No word had been heard from them since the bombing took place and cell phone service had been cut off. It was hours later when we learned that they were all right. My Aunt was in tears, crying with relief. My heart ached for those who did not receive the same call... for those who were not coming home that night.
Our Prayers go out to the Victims families, the Wounded, the Survivors, and all of the Rescuers. God bless them. We pray for their physical and mental well-being.
The newest Hallmark western film, "Shadow on the Mesa", premiered on the Hallmark Movie Channel in March, but it hasn't faded into the sunset.
Thank you to Lee Martin, screenwriter for "Shadow on the Mesa" for letting us know... you can see a re-airing of this movie, Monday - April 29, 2013 on the Hallmark Movie Channel at 9 PM est. According to Hallmark, the movie will be re-aired now due to a grand response from viewers and popular demand!
Congratulations also to the "Shadow on the Mesa" creators for it's Ratings Success! With a 1.1 million household rating (source: The Nielsen Company), the movie became the 2nd highest rated and 2nd most watched original movie in Hallmark Movie Channel network history!
"Hardflip is a story of what can happen when we let go of our anger and pain and willingness to forgive those who’ve hurt us most, just as God forgives us."
Please Note: This Skateboarding movie is rated PG-13
*Please Note: This Movie is not currently being aired on TV... although it would be a perfect fit for numerous networks, such as: GMC, INSP, TBN, NRB, etc...
I was given the wonderful opportunity to screen this movie before it was released on DVD... so I could share my thoughts on it with all of you! Please see my Movie Review and the Official Trailer Below!
CAST:
Ryan Scharoun ... Rob Decker
Ashley Anderson McCarthy ... Daisy Cooke
Casey Bond ... Danny Cooke (Scooter)
Robert Caso ... Peter / Fess
Steven Curtis Chapman ... Pastor
Rick Sutcliffe ... Himself
John Kruk ... Himself
Ben Zobrist ... Himself
Trenell Mooring ... Claire
Jennifer Oakes ... Clerical Worker #2
Craig C. Stewart ... Shawn Hart
Nickolas Wolf ... Pj
Slick, big-city sports agent Rob Decker has it all. But on his latest mission to sign a high school baseball superstar, Rob becomes stranded in a small town where the simplicity of life—and the faith of the people—stands in stark contrast to his own fast-paced, win-at-all-costs mindset. Torn between these two worlds, will Rob have the courage to let faith transform his life? Sometimes the next big thing isn't what you expect.
This heartwarming story of redemption will entertain and inspire the whole family.
The Movie Features Christian Music Artists: Mark Hall of Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Matthew West and Baseball Legends: Rick Sutcliffe, John Kruk, and Ben Zobrist.
Movie Review:
There is a large bell that hangs from a tree at the Cooke Boys Ranch. Danny and his sister Daisy Cooke welcome in young boys there, who may be troubled or abandoned and have no other place to go. When the bell is rung, everyone comes running because they know someone has just made the most important decision of their life!
What is it? Why is the Bell rung? It is so wonderful... that it even changes the course of life for Rob Decker, a high-powered sports agent, who until this moment in his life has only sought fame and fortune. Rob has come to the small town of Middletown to give a young man the chance to change his life - not knowing his life would ultimately be changed forever!
This faith-based movie will draw you in for the chase of the next great baseball pitcher, while you also discover... as Daisy shares with Rob, “Sometimes what you are looking for, is not what you are looking for.”
Rob Decker believes that every person will choose money and power over anything else in this world, until he meets Danny Cooke, also known as Scooter, the legendary high school baseball player, who had many choices and opportunities playing ball, but chose the unexpected, in order to fulfill God’s calling.
“Ring the Bell” is such a Moving and Inspiring story of not only choosing, but listening, praying, and following the path God has designed specifically just for you!
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See! "Ring the Bell" is Powerful and Amazing... a Home-Run Hit!
Great for Youth Groups, Sports Teams, Baseball Fans, Family Viewing, etc...
