HALLMARK CHANNEL'S *CHRISTMAS IN JULY* SCHEDULE - Who Wants to Fast-Forward to Christmas? #PeaceOnEarth #GoodWillTowardMen *Also, Hallmark's Christmas Movies This Week - SEE HERE:

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Typically, I never want to wish time away. Instead, I always want to do my best to enjoy every precious minute, but lately the idea of skipping a few days so we get a little closer to the Christmas season, where peace and love for our fellow man usually abounds, sounds increasingly appealing.

Hallmark's Christmas Keepsake Event is coming on the Hallmark Channel in July! The Christmas Movies will air 24/7, so get ready to Jingle Around the Clock on the Hallmark Channel beginning Friday, July 10th! I've added the Christmas Movies to the Christmas TV Schedule - so take a look and check out when all of your favorites will be airing, including: "The Nine Lives of Christmas," "Christmas Under the Stars," "Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses," "Christmas Town," and More!!!

I love the joy and comfort these Christmas movies bring! This week, as I am watching Hallmark's three Christmas movies, I am going to absorb myself for 2 hours (at a time, each night) into the merriment of the season, and while doing so - I will be praying for that same kind of serenity and soothing tranquility to once again return to our country. I hope many of you in this "It's a Wonderful Movie" family will join me.

The first movie airing this week is the classic Hallmark Christmas movie, "All I Want for Christmas" and I think I can safely say - what we want for Christmas and everyday is peace, and a return back to normalcy. That's all we want. Am I right?

I hope things will be calming down this week and we can all relax and enjoy these Hallmark holiday movies...

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Hallmark Drama's
"Home for the Holidays"
Wednesday Theater
classic Christmas movie feature is...
"All I Want for Christmas"
on Wednesday, June 3rd at 9pm/8c..

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Storyline via Hallmark: A nine-year-old boy enters a corporate-sponsored contest in which entrants are asked for their greatest Christmas wish. Unbeknownst to his widowed mother he asks the contest organizers to help her find a new husband.

*All I Want for Christmas is available on DVD and Prime Video.

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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
"Miracles of Christmas"
Thursday Theater
classic Christmas movie feature is
"Holiday for Heroes"
on Thursday, June 4th at 9pm/8c.

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Storyline via Hallmark: Audrey and First Sergeant Matt have been writing each other since last Christmas, when her brother Devin shared some fresh roasted coffee from the care package she’d sent. When Matt unexpectedly shows up in her small-town coffee shop, Audrey is delighted to see him. Soon, Matt helps Audrey with the annual Holiday for Heroes event, which honors local service members. As they work to save this important event from being cancelled, will the spirit of the season bring Matt and Audrey’s love beyond their letters?

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Hallmark Channel's
"Countdown to Christmas"
Friday Theater
classic Christmas movie feature is
"Road to Christmas"
on Friday, June 5th at 8pm/7c.

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Storyline via Hallmark: Los Angeles television producer Maggie Baker unwittingly falls for Danny Wise, the son and former producer of his mother’s popular annual Christmas special “Julia Wise Lifestyle.” When Maggie’s secret plan to reunite Danny and his two brothers with Julia during the live broadcast in Vermont goes awry, Maggie is reminded that above all, it is the love for family and friends that makes the merriest of Christmas.

*Road to Christmas is available on DVD and Prime Video.

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I hope you enjoy all three Christmas movies - airing on all three Hallmark networks!

My Christmas Movie Pick of the Week:

I'm planning to enjoy all three!

"All I Want for Christmas" is one of the first, really special classic Hallmark Christmas movies from 2009! I've enjoyed watching this movie over and over through the years. Gail O'Grady is wonderful in this role as the Mother who finds herself unexpectedly looking for love during the holiday season after her adorable son wins a contest and sets her up on numerous dates.

Then, on Thursday night there's the patriotic movie, "Holiday for Heroes" starring Marc Blucas and Melissa Claire Egan, which honors our courageous military. This movie means so much, especially right now, as each day we appreciate even fuller the hard work of all of our heroes - who each day and night, defend all of our freedoms and our way of life.

On Friday night, it's a fun trip, as Jessy Schram and Chad Michael Murray fall in love in the "Road to Christmas." Sometimes, it's nice to watch a lighthearted movie that makes us feel good inside. I'm particularly fond of these two actors, so I'm also looking forward to seeing Jessy's new Hallmark movie this weekend, "Country at Heart."

Do YOU have a special TOP Christmas Movie Pick of the week? If so, please share in comments below...

Also, be sure to check my Christmas TV Schedule for even more Christmas movies airing in June AND CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

Be safe and take care, everyone...

Blessings to You All, Net

Remembering Lauren Bacall, Legendary Actress of the Stage and Screen

She had Style, Elegance, Grace, and an air of Sophistication.

Actress Lauren Bacall

was one of the great actresses, of a bygone era.

 

I just adore her in the lighthearted Christmas Movie,

All I Want for Christmas, (pictured above)

where she portrays the loving and supportive Grandmother,

who was once a star of the stage.

 

Lauren Bacall was born on September 16, 1924 to William Perske and Natalie Weinstein-Bacal.

Her given name was Betty Joan Perske. Her name was later changed.

 

Bacall was married to actor Humphrey Bogart from 1945 to 1957, when Bogart passed away. They had two children together, Stephen Humphrey Bogart and Leslie Howard Bogart.

 

Then, she was married to actor Jason Robards Jr. from 1961 to 1969. They had one child together, Sam Robards.

 

Best known for her husky voice, actress Lauren Bacall was opposite many great actors and actresses, including her husband Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Doris Day, Gregory Peck, Chuck Connors, Betty Grable, Charles Boyer, William Powell, Kirk Douglass, and many more...

 

At the age of 89, on August 12, 2014, legendary actress Lauren Bacall passed away.

 

My prayers and condolences go out now to her dear family and friends.

It's the Last Weekend for NEW Christmas Movie Premieres!

Oh my goodness... we are certainly getting close to Christmas now- when it's the very last weekend for new Christmas Movie Premieres! Enjoy it immensely! Hopefully your recorders have a little bit more space for your favorite movie picks for this weekend! Here they are...

SATURDAY

December 14th, 2013

Hats Off to Christmas!

Hallmark Channel

 

 

 

 

Marry Me for Christmas

UP

 

 

 

 

Christmas on the Bayou

Lifetime

 

 

 

A Snow Globe Christmas 

Lifetime

 

 

 

SUNDAY

December 15th, 2013

 

 

Christmas for a Dollar

UP

 

Finding Christmas
Hallmark Channel

 

All I Want for Christmas

ION

 

 

Merry Christmas to ALL

and to ALL...

an "It's a Wonderful Movie" Night!

ION Christmas Movie: All I Want for Christmas

MOVIE REVIEW

All I Want for Christmas

(Yes, another movie titled: "All I Want for Christmas". I believe this makes it the 4th movie with this title! Please Note: This movie will have 2013 written next to it, in the Christmas TV Schedule.)

Network: ION

Original Air Date: December 15, 2013

CAST:

Melissa Sagemiller
Brad Rowe
Tom Arnold
Stuart Pankin
Martin Klebba
JoJo Wright
Eddie Deezen

PLOT:

After being told by her boss that she must listen more attentively to others and put the group first, Elizabeth, a skilled executive, meets one of Santa’s helpers, who blesses her with an extraordinary gift. Through the magic of a Christmas pin, Elizabeth can listen to every unspoken thought of anyone she encounters. With her new-found power, she attempts to be a better person, turning an office rivalry into romance while learning the true meaning of Christmas.


Movie Review:

Coming...

See or Skip:

Coming...

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All I Want for Christmas...

"Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward Men" Luke 2:14

I pray you all will be surrounded by those you love this Christmas!

After our Family Breakfast on Christmas Morning, all of our Family gathers around the Christmas tree and quietly listens as my Father reads the Christmas Story from Luke 2, in the Large Family Bible... while the children, so precious, wait so eagerly, yet patiently, with many unwrapped gifts nearby.

We all listen intently to the story about Jesus, the Christ-Child who was born in a manger and wrapped in swaddling clothes. His Love was truly our first gift and salvation in Him is ours, if only we ask Him into our Hearts.

I remember asking Jesus into my Heart as a young girl... and I have felt His presence with me everyday. There was a sweet song, by the singer Evie, many years ago and the chorus went...

"Into my Heart...
Into my Heart,
Come into my Heart, Lord Jesus,
Come in Today,
Come in to Stay...
Come into my Heart, Lord Jesus!"


The words may be simple, yet they are so powerful.

May you know the Love and Peace of knowing Jesus this Christmas Season, He truly is the Best Gift of All!


Click Here - For more information on What Christmas is All About.

Friday - Family Christmas Movie Night!

There are lots of good choices in the Christmas TV Schedule for Family Viewing tonight!

Here are my "My Favorites" for...


December 18, 2009:

Disney Prep & Landing ... ABC Family ... 7 PM

The Christmas Lamb ... TBN ... 7 PM

The Nativity Story (2006) ... TNT ... 8 PM / 10 PM

Frosty the Snowman ... CBS ... 8 PM

Frosty Returns ... CBS ... 8:30 PM

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 PM

All I Want for Christmas ... AMC ... 10 PM

Twas the Night ... Disney (east) ... 3 AM

Twas the Night ... Disney (west) ... 6 AM

*Please note, this is just a few of "My Favorites" airing Tonight... there are many other great Movies airing tonight on TV, too... and you can view the entire list, here.

Also, check out my other new Post today - A Christmas Gift from Rascal Flatts.

God bless us, Everyone!

All I Want for Christmas

MOVIE REVIEW -

All I Want for Christmas

Hallmark Christmas Movie starring Gail O'Grady (American Dreams), Robert Mailhouse (Thicker Than Water), and Greg Germann (Ally McBeal).


CAST:

Gail O’Grady ... Sara Armstrong
Greg Germann ... Roger Nelson
Robert Mailhouse ... Ben Grant
Jimmy ‘Jax’ Pinchak ... Jesse
Amanda Foreman ... Amber
Bess Meyer ... Erin
Robert Pine ... Mr. Nelson
Gloria Gifford ... Lilly

PLOT:

from Hallmark:

A single mother with no time for dating suddenly finds herself with thousands of potential suitors in “All I Want For Christmas,” a Hallmark Original Movie premiering Saturday, December 1 (9/8c). Emmy® nominee Gail O’Grady (“NYPD Blue,” “American Dreams”), SAG Award winner Greg Germann (“Ally McBeal”) and Robert Mailhouse (Hallmark Channel’s “Thicker Than Water”) star in the film, which suggests that what we wish for the most is often closer than we imagine.

Sara (O’Grady) has had little time to worry about a love life since her husband died seven years ago, as romance has taken a back seat to raising her wise-beyond-his-years son, Jesse (Jimmy Jax Pinchak, “The Polar Express”), and running a local community center. But when Jesse enters a toy company contest that asks children for their greatest Christmas wish, asking them to find his mom a new husband, Sara suddenly finds herself in a whirlwind of dates, with cameras following her every move.

Soon, it becomes obvious that she has more chemistry with Roger (Germann), the son of the toy company CEO, than with any of the official bachelors. But as Sara gets to know the wealthy Roger better, Jesse begins to realize that he would rather see his mom end up with Ben (Mailhouse), their longtime friend and neighbor who is attractive, loyal…and unavailable. It may take a miracle for the right man to win out, Jesse figures, but that’s what Christmas is about!

Movie Review:

I absolutely loved this movie... the casting was terrific! I am a big fan of Gail O'Grady and Robert Mailhouse... so I loved them together in this! ... And the boy who played Sara's (Gail O'Grady) son, Jesse, was ideal. He perfectly matched the look of Gail with his cute blonde curly hair... and was refreshing and fun! He showed great energy and enthusiasm with his character. They were perfect together.

The entire movie was delightful... a wonderful wholesome family fun Holiday Movie. There were great lessons to be learned in it, as well... due to Sara's working in the community center providing food for those in need. She showed a servant's heart and a deep desire to help others... which was a great contrast to the wealthy freely-spending executive, Roger Nelson (played by Greg Germann), whom she finds herself engaged to.

Then Sara suddenly finds her heart is conflicted between Roger and her devoted neighbor and friend, Ben (played by Robert Mailhouse) ... who has always been there for her over the years - helping her along the way with her son. Who does she really love?

I think you'll love the answer -- and maybe, just possibly, the dvd cover (pictured below) kind of gives it away, too!!!



See or Skip:

Absolutely See... It's a Wonderful Christmas Movie!!!



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Pictures from Hallmark and
www.GailOGrady.com