GMC is changing their Name to...

I know many of you are big fans of the "GMC" network - epsecially since they play great family movies, old and new! And, they continue to show great family dramas: like Heartland and The Waltons! So... I wanted to be sure to give you a "heads up" on this upcoming change.

Coming September 1, 2013: "GMC", previously known as Gospel Musical Channel, will be renamed: "UP" and the network will have a new logo. This new name coincides with their network messaging and tagline: "Uplifting Entertainment".

UPDATE: Please Note- Since this post was written, GMC has moved up the changing of their name to June 1st, 2013!

Here is a statement from the CEO and President of GMC TV, Charles Humbard : "From the day we launched the network we have delivered on our unique brand promise to provide Uplifting Entertainment for viewers who want programming that supports their family values. UP is a fun, fresh name that embodies our unique brand position and further distinguishes us from the non family values programming so prevalent today."

*see more information on the GMC official web-site, here.

What do you think?

Do you like the new network name: "UP"?

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and share your thoughts!

Archive March 2013 Family TV Schedule

This is an ARCHIVE of the Family TV Schedule from March, 2013 :: for your reference.
Visit the Family TV Schedule for updated information.


MARCH

Abel's Field
DVD
Starring:
Kevin Sorbo

March 1, 2013 Friday

Meddling Mom ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 8 PM *Encore
Abel's Field ... GMC ... 9 PM *Encore
Meddling Mom ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 10 PM *Encore
Abel's Field ... GMC ... 11 PM *Encore


March 2, 2013 Saturday

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... FMC ... 12:45 PM *HOLIDAY
Meddling Mom ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 2 PM *Encore
Meddling Mom ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 4 PM *Encore


March 3, 2013 Sunday

*Tonight - The Beginning of: "The Bible: The Epic Miniseries"
(Please Note: this series is PG-13!)

Abel's Field ... GMC ... 3:30 PM *Encore
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo ... Disney Jr ... 6 PM *EASTER
The Ten Commandments (Charlton Heston) ... INSP ... 6 PM *SPECIAL
The Ten Commandments (Charlton Heston) ... INSP ... 8 PM *SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... History Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Tangled ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM *Encore
A Warrior's Heart ... GMC ... 10:30 PM *Encore
Tangled ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... History Channel ... 12 AM *Encore


March 4, 2013 Monday

Tangled ... Disney (east) ... 12:15 PM *Encore
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo ... Disney Jr ... 2 PM *EASTER
Tangled ... Disney (west) ... 3:15 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... Lifetime ... 12 AM *Encore


March 6, 2013 Wednesday

The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... History Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... History Channel ... 1 AM *Encore


March 7, 2013 Thursday

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... FMC ... 1 PM *HOLIDAY


March 9, 2013 Saturday

Be My Valentine ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM *Encore
The Sweeter Side of Life ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM *Encore
Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
You Again ... ABC Family ... 8 PM *Basic Cable PREMIERE
Ramona and Beezus ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM *Encore
Be My Valentine ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 10 PM *Encore
Ramona and Beezus ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM *Encore


March 10, 2013 Sunday

Daylight Savings Time Begins!

Ramona and Beezus ... Disney (east) ... 11 AM *Encore
Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 12 PM *Encore
Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 2 PM *Encore
Ramona and Beezus ... Disney (west) ... 2 PM *Encore
Barbie in the Pink Shoes ... Nick (east) ... 2 PM *NEW PREMIERE
You Again ... ABC Family ... 4:30 PM *Encore
Barbie in the Pink Shoes ... Nick (west) ... 5 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... History Channel ... 6 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... History Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 8 PM *Encore
Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 10 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... History Channel ... 12 AM *Encore


March 11, 2013 Monday

The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... Lifetime ... 6 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... Lifetime ... 12 AM *Encore


March 13, 2013 Wednesday

The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... History Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... History Channel ... 1 AM *Encore


March 15, 2013 Friday

Cinderella ... Disney JR ... 6 PM *Classic
Return to Nim’s Island (NEW! Walden Family Theater) ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 8 PM *Encore


March 16, 2013 Saturday

Cinderella ... Disney JR ... 12 PM *Classic
Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 2 PM *Encore
Tom, Dick, and Harriet ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Tom, Dick, and Harriet ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM *Encore


March 17, 2013 Sunday

St. Patrick's Day

Lukewarm ... GMC ... 11 AM *NEW PREMIERE
Tom, Dick, and Harriet ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... History Channel ... 6 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... History Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Tom, Dick, and Harriet ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... History Channel ... 12 AM *Encore


March 18, 2013 Monday

The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... Lifetime ... 4 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... Lifetime ... 6 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *Encore
You Again ... ABC Family ... 9 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... Lifetime ... 12:02 AM *Encore


March 20, 2013 Wednesday

First Day of Spring!

The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... History Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... History Channel ... 1 AM *Encore


March 21, 2013 Thursday

Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 10 AM *Encore
Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 6 PM *Encore


March 22, 2013 Friday

A Walton Easter ... GMC ... 9 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
A Walton Easter ... GMC ... 11 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Waltons "An Easter Story, Part I" ... GMC ... 1 AM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Waltons "An Easter Story, Part II" ... GMC ... 2 AM *EASTER SPECIAL


March 23, 2013 Saturday

Tom, Dick, and Harriet ... Hallmark Channel ... 10:30 AM *Encore
Tom, Dick, and Harriet ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM *Encore
Shadow on the Mesa ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Shadow on the Mesa ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 10 PM *Encore
The Passion of the Christ ... TBN ... 11 PM *EASTER SPECIAL


March 24, 2013 Sunday

Palm Sunday

Shadow on the Mesa ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 12 PM *Encore
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... FMC ... 12:55 PM *HOLIDAY
Shadow on the Mesa ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 2 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... History Channel ... 2 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... History Channel ... 4 PM *Encore
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo ... Disney JR ... 6 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... History Channel ... 6 PM *Encore
Jesus (Movie) ... GMC ... 7 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... History Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Shadow on the Mesa ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 8 PM *Encore
Shadow on the Mesa ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 10 PM *Encore
Jesus (Movie) ... GMC ... 11 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... History Channel ... 12 AM *Encore
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... FMC ... 3 AM *HOLIDAY


March 25, 2013 Monday

Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo ... Disney JR ... 2 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... Lifetime ... 4 PM *Encore
The Passion of the Christ ... TBN ... 5 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... Lifetime ... 6 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... Lifetime ... 12 AM *Encore


March 26, 2013 Tuesday

Jesus of Nazareth ... TBN ... 4:30 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
Here Comes Peter Cottontail (Classic Original!) ... the CW (check local listings!) ... 8 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
HOP ... HBO FaMILY ... 8:45 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
Jesus of Nazareth ... TBN ... 10 PM *EASTER SPECIAL


March 27, 2013 Wednesday

The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... History Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... History Channel ... 1 AM *Encore


March 28, 2013 Thursday

The Waltons - An Easter Story, Part I ... GMC ... 10 AM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Waltons - An Easter Story, Part II ... GMC ... 11 AM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Passion of the Christ ... TBN ... 10 PM *EASTER SPECIAL


March 29, 2013 Friday

Good Friday

A Walton Easter ... GMC ... 10 AM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Passion of the Christ ... TBN ... 11:30 AM *EASTER SPECIAL
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... FMC ... 12:57 PM *HOLIDAY
The Waltons - An Easter Story, Part I ... GMC ... 6 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Waltons - An Easter Story, Part II ... GMC ... 7 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
Jesus (Movie) ... GMC ... 8 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
King of Kings ... INSP ... 8 PM *EASTER SPECIAL


March 30, 2013 Saturday

The Passion of the Christ ... TBN ... 5:30 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo ... Disney JR ... 6 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Wizard of Oz ... Cartoon Network (east) ... 6:30 PM *CLASSIC
An ABC Special Presentation - The Ten Commandments ... ABC ... 7 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Carpenter's Miracle ... GMC ... 7 PM *NEW PREMIERE
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *Encore
The Carpenter's Miracle ... GMC ... 9 PM *Encore
The Wizard of Oz ... Cartoon Network (west) ... 9:30 PM *CLASSIC
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... Lifetime ... 10 PM *Encore
The Carpenter's Miracle ... GMC ... 11 PM *Encore
The Passion of the Christ ... TBN ... 11 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... Lifetime ... 12 AM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... Lifetime ... 2 AM *Encore


March 31, 2013 Sunday

Happy Easter!

*Tonight - The Conclusion of: "The Bible: The Epic Miniseries"
*Easter Themed Movies all day on TCM.
*Love Comes Softly Special Movie Marathon!


Love Comes Softly ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM *MARATHON
King of Kings ... TCM ... 11:30 AM *EASTER SPECIAL
HOP ... HBO FAMILY ... 12 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo ... Disney JR ... 12 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - In the Beginning, Exodus PART 1 ... History Channel ... 12 PM *Encore
Love's Enduring Promise ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM *MARATHON
King of Kings ... INSP ... 1 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Homeland, Kingdom PART 2 ... History Channel ... 2 PM *Encore
The Greatest Story Ever Told ... TCM ... 2:30 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
Love's Long Journey ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM *MARATHON
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Hope, PART 3 ... History Channel ... 4 PM *Encore
Love Begins ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM *MARATHON
The Wizard of Oz ... Cartoon Network (east) ... 5:30 PM *CLASSIC
Easter Parade ... TCM ... 6 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... History Channel ... 6 PM *Encore
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown & Charlie Brown's All-Stars ... ABC ... 7 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
Love’s Everlasting Courage ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM *MARATHON
The Carpenter's Miracle ... GMC ... 7 PM *Encore
HOP ... HBO FAMILY ... 7 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Passion, PART 5 ... History Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
King of Kings ... INSP ... 8:30 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Wizard of Oz ... Cartoon Network (west) ... 8:30 PM *CLASSIC
Love Comes Softly ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *MARATHON
The Carpenter's Miracle ... GMC ... 9 PM *Encore
The Passion of the Christ ... TBN ... 10 PM *EASTER SPECIAL
The Carpenter's Miracle ... GMC ... 11 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Passion, PART 5 ... History Channel ... 12 AM *Encore
A Walton Easter ... GMC ... 1 AM *EASTER SPECIAL


Please Note: This is an ARCHIVE of the Family TV Schedule from March 2013 - for your reference.

Visit the Family TV Schedule for updated information.

2 New Movies from Hallmark & GMC - this Weekend!

*** PREMIERING ***

Meddling Mom

Hallmark Movie Channel

Saturday ~ February 23, 2013

See the Meddling Mom page for more details!

 

Abel's Field

GMC
Sunday ~ February 24, 2013

See the Abel's Field page for more details!

Hope you can pop some popcorn, relax this weekend, and enjoy these movies with your family and friends. (Please Note: I have not seen these films - please check ratings on all new movies before viewing, especially with children.)

I hope you enjoy your next Movie Night...

so you can say,

"It's a Wonderful Movie!"

*See the Family TV Schedule for additional air times.

Kevin Sorbo and Michael Shanks star in Sport Movies

Both of these TV Movies may be based on Sports... one Football, and the other Hockey, but they are also filled with powerful stories of faith and family.

Abel’s Field, starring Kevin Sorbo, will premiere February 24, 2013 on GMC.

*See the “Abel’s Field” page for more details.

Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story, starring Michael Shanks, will premiere May 4, 2013 on the Hallmark Channel.

*See the “Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story” page for more details.

I hope you will enjoy both of these TV movies!

By the way..

Abel's Field is available on DVD.

Movie "Abel’s Field"

MOVIE REVIEW


Abel’s Field

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: February 24, 2013

CAST:

Kevin Sorbo ... Abel
Samuel Davis ... Seth
Catie Duff ... Mary
Elizabeth Duff ... Cary
Nicole Elliott ... Katie
Richard Dillard ... Coach Chalmers
B.K-McKee ... Football Fan
Terri Merritt Bennett ... Aunt Linda
Devin Bonnée ... Netty

William Buchanan ... Billy
Gene Cervenka ... Bar Patron
Luci Christian ... Receptionist
Bob Coonrod ... Mr. Gates
Wray Crawford ... Large Customer
Yesenia Garcia ... Ms. Hernandez
Ellen Dolan ... Ticket Taker
Benjamin Hoffman ... Pilgrim
Brittney Karbowski ... Stacy
Craig Kotfas ... Man In Suit
Susan Mansur ... Rose
Titos Menchaca ... Old Bartender
Trent Moore ... Pastor Daniels
Matthew Posey ... Officer Paulson
Ray Prewitt ... Manager
Dylan Ramos ... Luis
Alejandro Rose-Garcia ... New Bartender
Katie Sarife ... Courtney
Abbey Siegworth ... Keith's Girl
Cat Sims ... Hannah
Anthony Solomon ... Lineman
Cliff Stephens ... Blake Hardgrove
Joe Ward ... Keith

PLOT:

From the Abel’s Field web-site:
(http://abelsfield.com/about)

Left motherless by tragedy and fatherless by abandonment, high school senior Seth McArdle (Samuel Davis) is under enormous pressure to support his young twin sisters. At home, he has no one to turn to. At work, he struggles to earn enough money to make ends meet. And at school, he endures the daily bullying from members of the football team.

When Seth fights back, he's singled out by the football coach and assigned to an after-school work detail. Laboring alongside reserved groundskeeper Abel (Kevin Sorbo) to get the football field ready for the big game, Seth is surprised to discover that Abel understands his struggles—and his dreams. Abel encourages Seth to ask out popular Katie and even steps in to babysit so Seth can go out on the date. Yet as dark circumstances lure Seth toward a desperate decision, a reluctant Abel could be the one person who points him back toward the light.

Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...

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