💐 BYU-TV airs Nicely Entertainment movie Wedding Cake Dreams 💐

I noticed a romantic comedy from Nicely Entertainment titled "Wedding Cake Dreams," starring Donna Benedicto (Farmer Seeking Love, High Flying Romance) and Markian Tarasiuk (Christmas Jars, Welcome to Valentine), in BYU-TV's schedule this Friday afternoon. Now, I'm not sure if this movie has aired on BYU-TV before since it was first released in 2021 and has been available to watch/stream free via the Roku Channel and possibly other streaming sources. According to BYU's website, it may have aired on their network in May of 2021, but I'm not recalling it then. Are any of you?

Typically, once a movie premieres on their channel, it is then available to stream on the BYU-TV website; however, this movie, "Wedding Cake Dreams," will not be available to stream until tomorrow (Friday, April 21, 2023). Whatever the case, if you haven't seen it yet, and you are interested in checking it out, there are two commercial-free showings listed below coming up on BYU-TV, or you can watch free with ads via the Roku Channel or stream via BYU's website - here.


Wedding Cake Dreams

Network: BYU-TV

Air Date: Friday, April 21, 2023 at 1pm/12c.

Encore Air Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11:20pm/10:20c.

Storyline: At 12 years old, Carrie Watson places a piece of wedding cake under her pillow when her mother tells her about the superstition that doing so will ensure you dream of your future true love -- and that night, Carrie dreams of a handsome man meeting her at the altar. Fast forward a couple decades, and Carrie, now a successful chemist (and amateur baker), is prepping the wedding cakes for her little sister, Lydia's wedding. Carrie is shocked to discover that the groom's best man, Jason, is the very same man from her wedding cake dream.


Movie Review:

💐 Wedding Cake Dreams– is a feel-good, family-friendly movie for all ages. At times, the lead girl, Carrie Watson, (who is a professional chemist) acts somewhat silly around a guy she likes, and you want to tell her, “Hey girl, get it together,” but, I suppose that’s part of the comedy charm of it. Plus, he is rather swoon-worthy.

I loved Carrie’s endearing relationship with her parents and her little sister, Lydia, who is the bride-to-be. Lydia lacks confidence, at times, and it’s nice to see her turn to her sister for advice. There’s one family scene in particular that especially warmed my heart. Carrie’s father walks over to her in the kitchen as she is baking wedding cakes; he proudly looks at his grown-up daughter, calls her by her nickname, ladybug, and says how having her home reminds him of when he had all of his birdies in the nest. I nearly burst out crying. It’s refreshing to see how much, as a family, they all deeply care for one another.

There are no fake relationships, and I don’t want to give too much away, but someone does pretend to be someone else at one point, which causes two characters to keep secrets.

This movie has three main actors you may recognize from previous TV movies, including: Donna Benedicto (Love in the Forecast, Farmer Seeking Love), Markian Tarasiuk (Welcome to Valentine, Christmas Jars), and Preston Vanderslice (Mystery 101, The Engagement Back-Up).

All in all, “Wedding Cake Dreams” is a delightful, wholesome, lighthearted rom-com. ~Net

💐 Wedding Cake Dream is family friendly about Carrie is convinced that she has met the man of her dreams at her Sister’s wedding, so she decides to contract an expert in romantic online ~Anonymous


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BYU-TV has previously aired movies from Nicely Entertainment, including A Cape Cod Christmas, Christmas with Felicity, and others. Perhaps, they will air even more films from this production company in the future.

"Wedding Cake Dreams" is one of those movies I have been meaning to stream for a while, but I must say, it will be much nicer to watch it ad-free now on the BYU channel than to stream it with commercials on the Roku Channel that you can't fast-forward. If any of you have seen this movie, I would love to know your thoughts on it in the comments area below.

Blessings on your day!

Net 💐

🎄 BYUtv Christmas Programming - 2022! 🎄 SEE HERE:

I was recently looking through BYUtv's schedule, and I noticed three Christmas movies that are new to TV. Sure the movies are also available via streaming, too, but I thought I would share their premiere dates on BYU, just in case you would prefer to watch there.

Also, if any of you are a fan of the Malory Towers TV series, as I am, they will also have a new one-hour Christmas special coming up this December!

Here are the details...


Thursday, December 1, 2022:

Christmas with Felicity 7pm/6c.

Storyline: After failing in business and in love, a downtrodden Felicity Olson moves back home with one goal: make enough money to reclaim her life in Chicago. But when a handsome, Christmas-loving dairy farmer inspires her to start a new baking business, their connection challenges Felicity to find the positive in life and rekindle her holiday spirit once again.

Available via: Pluto TV, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video - Click Here to Watch, and more...



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Friday, December 2, 2022

A Cape Cod Christmas 1pm/12c.

Storyline: Margot, a children's book author, travels to the family beach house on Cape Cod for one last Christmas with her siblings. With her parents gone, her siblings want to sell. Margot commissions her friend, a local artist, Christian, to paint a picture of the house as a keepsake. But soon, they hatch a plan to keep the house she loves.

Available via: Pluto TV, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video - Click Here to Watch, and more...



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Sunday, December 4, 2022

Malory Towers Christmas Special 7pm/1am – 1 HOUR

(Encores: Tuesday, December 13 at 7pm or 10pm)

Storyline: The Christmas special will feature the festive shenanigans of Darrell Rivers and pals and welcomes Great Granny Mary to Malory Towers, played by Valerie Lilley (Bloodlands, Marcella, Doctors, Casualty), along with Ron’s younger brother Fred Gilson (Charles Jackson), who is soon on hand to help the pupils with local pirate legends.

*Previous episodes can be streamed through BYUtv's web-site - here.



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Thursday, December 8, 2022

A Christmas Wish in Hudson – 10pm

Available via: Roku Channel

Storyline: A woman takes a shot at love after seeing a widowed firefighter and chef on a cooking show. With the help of his daughter, the two of them might find love this Christmas.


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All of the Christmas movies above say on BYU's website they previously aired on BYU on November 1st, but typically when a movie airs for the first time on BYU, the streaming source becomes available soon after, and all of these movies won't be available for streaming until they air on the dates I provided above. So, did they all air on November 1st? I'm not sure. Did any of you happen to catch any of these movies that day, or was this a misprint? Whatever the case, I hope you'll be able to watch on these premiere dates in December.

You'll also want to keep a look out for the beloved BYU Christmas movie classic, Christmas Jars. This movie encores Sunday, December 4th at 10pm/9c. and Monday, December 5th at 3am/2c. and 1pm/12c.

Now, I must also tell you there may be more to come on BYU. They have, in the past, updated their schedule last minute and added more movies near Christmas, so you may want to keep a close check if you are interested. And if you catch anything at all, please share with us.

Happy Christmas Movie Watching! Net

New Movie Premiere on BYU - When Love Blooms! 🌹 See Here:

BYU will have the premiere of the movie, When Love Blooms, on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 1pm/12c. Note: This will air in the afternoon and not primetime. The movie is also available to stream through BYU's app or web-site.

You may recognize the two lead actors from previous TV movies: Sarah Power, from Nantucket Noel, etc... and her co-star, Thomas Cadrot, from the Merry Liddle Christmas movies and My Best Friend's Bouquet, etc...

See details on the movie below...


Movie: When Love Blooms

Network: BYU

Original Air Date: March 25, 2022 at 1pm/12c.

Starring: Sarah Power and Thomas Cadrot

Storyline via BYU:

Risk management analyst Ann Keller's world is full of facts and figures. Just as she hopes to add some creativity back into her life, her father Tom has a minor accident and Ann winds up back in her hometown of Franklin Heights, a place she left years before in pursuit of a career in the big city. During her stay, Ann discovers that Tom has secretly become a competitive flower arranger and was set to compete in the upcoming 'Botanic Cup'. Deciding the best way to help him out - and scratch her creative itch - they both agree that Ann, through a loophole in the competition rules, will participate on her dad's behalf with the help of Aaron Blum, Franklin Heights charming resident florist. Its big city versus small town as Ann and Aaron put their opposing perspectives aside. Their effort pays off, with Ann qualifying for the final round of the competition, ultimately leading to a newfound friendship and a chance for them to compete in the finals. And much like a flower bud thriving in the right environment, Ann and Aaron's time together cultivates into a blooming romance.


Movie Review:

💮 "If you really, really enjoy flowers, then you might enjoy When Love Blooms, because nearly every scene is about arranging flowers for a big competition. As a risk management analyst, Ann Keller (played by Sarah Power, “Nantucket Noel”) is rather persnickety; she has trouble making up her mind, even in inconsequential situations, such as: picking something to eat for lunch or ice cream flavors. Ann returns to her hometown after her father injures his arm and takes his place in a flower arranging competition, titled the “Botanic Cup”. She really has no idea about flower arranging, but her partner, Aaron Blum, an ex-football player, is the town’s florist, so he teaches her. This movie is mostly family-friendly; however, I have one caution on dialogue. Aaron eventually reveals his former partner in the flower competition was his ex, and he makes a brief comment that implies that he formerly lived with his ex-girlfriend. He says, "love doesn’t lock you out of the house at 2am in only your bath robe." That’s the only questionable content I recall. The chemistry between the leads, in my opinion, is a little stiff, and Aaron’s side project at the florist shop is a bit odd. Even though I do love flowers, this was just an okay one time watch for me." ~Net


*images/details via: Incendo Productions and BYU


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If you'd like to post a review, as well, please let me know your thoughts in comments below.

Blessings, Net🌹

Ring in the Holidays with BYU-TV Christmas Movies and More! SEE HERE:

BYUtv recently revealed the Christmas movies and specials they are airing this holiday season in a recent press release:

"Throughout the month of December, BYUtv will open the vault of Christmas movies and originals, including the BYUtv premieres of "The Miracle Maker," "Christmas for a Dollar" and the Annie Moses Christmas special as well as some of the network's popular Christmas programming from recent years, including "Christmas Under the Stars" concerts starring Lauren Daigle, John Legend, Train, The Band Perry, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith with Jordan Smith, and Five for Fighting; "Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir" concerts featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville, and Kelli O'Hara and Richard Thomas; Ballet West's "The Nutcracker" and "Celtic Family Christmas" specials; past "Studio C," "Random Acts," "Show Offs," "Making Good," "Hetty Feather," "Heartland" and "Highway to Heaven" Christmas-themed episodes; holiday movies "Christmas Jars," "Shoelaces for Christmas," "Winter Thaw," "Christmas on Division Street," "The Christmas Cabin," "Instrument of War," "A Christmas Tail," "Deck the Heart," "Christmas Angel," "48 Christmas Wishes," "Silent Night," "A Christmas Village," "Blizzard," "A Christmas Snow," "A Very Corgi Christmas," "The Christ Child" and "Christmas Oranges"; and more. New and past programming will be repeated throughout the holiday season."


Looks like the new BYU-TV Christmas Movie premieres will be:

(Note: These movies are also available through some streaming sources!)

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The Christmas Cabin (2019) - Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 1pm/12c.

When Seth unknowingly interrupts Sammi's quiet holiday getaway at her family cabin, their hearts get more than they bargain for; The Christmas Cabin is a romantic comedy about finding unexpected love with a little help from the Christmas season.

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Joy & Hope (2020) - Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 1pm/12c.

Joy and Hope McGregor run Two Sisters Ranch in upstate New York with their dad and longtime friend. When a handsome stranger comes to town to find inspiration to get over writer's block, he learns how special Christmas on the ranch really is.

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Deck the Heart (2021) - Friday, December 10, 2021 at 1pm/12c.

When a NY businessman inherits a manor, he's expected to host his family for Christmas. Since he doesn't have time or Christmas spirit, he hires an event planner. As Merry decorates and plans, she wins him over and helps him love Christmas again.

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BYU-TV movies are typically wholesome and family-friendly. Hope you see something you'd like to watch. Note: these new movie premieres are at 1pm EST.

It is especially nice to see BYU will be airing "Christmas on Division Street," starring Hume Cronyn and Fred Savage. I haven't seen this heartwarming movie for years and it's one with a very special, meaningful story about the homeless that truly tugs at one's heart.

Also, I am delighted BYU will, once again, be airing "Christmas Jars" - what a beautiful, inspiring story!

Joyous Christmas Blessings to You All! Net

Cupids on Beacon Street - Starring Brittney Irvin and Jeremy Guilbaut on BYUtv! SEE HERE:

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Cupids on Beacon Street

Network: BYUtv

Original Air Date: September 17, 2021 at 1pm/12c.

Starring: Brittney Irvin and Jeremy Guilbaut

Storyline: As the copy editor at established publishing house, Romantic Reads, Eve loves her job –even though she does not actually believe in true love or the theory of romance. When her bestselling novelists - a couple named Arthur and Ruth - decide to take an extended holiday to celebrate Valentine’s Day, she agrees to housesit and looks forward to a fresh, new setting where she can focus on editing their latest book. However, Arthur and Ruth’s nephew and self-help coach Jake has also been promised their home to host daily romantically themed workshops. Eve reluctantly agrees to the shared space and decides to partner with Jake for each workshop with the hope of finding inspiration while she works on the novel. At first it is very apparent that she and Jake are complete opposites, but they soon find themselves becoming closer and ultimately, a very unexpected couple – one potentially worthy of a romance novel.


Review:

"I streamed this Valentine's Day themed movie from BYU's web-site when it was first offered back in the Spring. It is not currently available to watch on the BYU web-site, but it should be available to stream again after it premieres on TV. I recall it being a fairly interesting, family friendly rom-com. One thing did bother me, though... Eve briefly mentions a favorite book by author Stephen W. Hawking titled A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes. This raised my eyebrows because Hawking is a well known theoretical physicist and avowed atheist and this particular book disputes Biblical creation. I thought the mention of this book was very disturbing. Other than that, it was a relatively sweet movie about finding love; I just wish they had left that book out of the story, but I feel someone wanted to get a certain point across." ~Net


"I loved Cupids on Beacon Street. Different premise than a lot of movies. The actors were great! You are doing such a wonderful job with this blog! Amazing. Thank you!" ~ Nancy Duke-Smith




*If you miss this showing on BYUtv, you should also be able to watch via VOD on BYU's web-site after it premieres.

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*images via: Incendo Productions

🎄 CHRISTMAS TV MOVIE NEWS! BYUtv Announces Production Of Long-Awaited "Christmas Jars" Movie Adaptation

Christmas Jars - available on kindle / hardcover / paperback

Press Release via BYUtv:

PROVO, Utah, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BYUtv, a family entertainment network available nationwide over cable, satellite and streaming, today announced that production has begun on the highly anticipated film "Christmas Jars," which will air on the network during the 2019 holiday season.

Based on the bestselling novel by Jason F. Wright, it tells the story of reporter Hope Jensen, who uncovers the remarkable secret behind the "Christmas Jars" – glass jars filled with coins and bills anonymously left for people in need.

"'Christmas Jars' is a phenomenon with a reach far beyond that of a typical novel, as it created a new tradition that has changed many lives over the years," said Michael Dunn, managing director of BYUtv. "It is exactly the kind of uplifting story that we want to be part of at BYUtv, and we hope that this film will bring families together each holiday season and inspire them to start 'Christmas Jars' of their own."

images: Jeni Ross - Photo by Megan Vincent
Markian Tarasiuk - Photo by Simeon Rusnak

"Christmas Jars" stars Jeni Ross ("Suits," "Titans") and Markian Tarasiuk ("Take Two," "The Magicians") and is directed by Jonathan Wright ("Awakening the Zodiac," "Love, Romance, & Chocolate"). Produced by Muse Entertainment, filming is taking place through March 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario. The executive producers are Jonas Prupas and Jesse Prupas, and the producer is Shane Boucher.

BYUtv's original programming slate includes the new scripted adventure comedy "Dwight in Shining Armor," in which the Middle Ages meets Middle America; the long-running sketch comedy series "Studio C," which touts over 1 billion views on YouTube; "Relative Race," the first family-history based competitive reality show that follows four teams as they meet relatives linked by DNA for the first time in a race throughout the United States; "Random Acts," an unscripted hidden-camera reality show that highlights the altruistic nature of human beings by featuring real people who are the recipients of random acts of kindness; and the new cooking competition series "Dinner Takes All" that's all about food, family and fun. BYUtv is available across the country via cable, satellite and multiple digital media platforms.

About BYUtv:
BYUtv provides families more than 1,700 hours of entertaining and compelling programming they can enjoy together. The network's content is trusted, contemporary and clean, yet clever and sophisticated enough to inspire children and parents alike. BYUtv's diverse portfolio of original, co-produced and acquired content includes scripted and unscripted dramas and comedies, 700+ hours of live HD collegiate sports, game shows, and holiday special made-for-tv movies, docudramas and concerts. BYUtv is available in 50 million homes in every state of the country on DISH Network, DirecTV and 146 other major cable systems. A digital pioneer, BYUtv was the first U.S. television network to stream all of its content live and unencrypted over the internet. Today, BYUtv has over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 1 billion views and is available live and on-demand on multiple digital platforms free of charge, including Apple TV, YouTube, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, Xbox One, Windows Media, digital apps for iOS and Android, and BYUtv.org. Based in Provo, Utah, BYUtv is part of BYU Broadcasting, which is owned by Brigham Young University.

About Muse Entertainment:
Muse Entertainment is a leading film and television production company and international distributor known for its well-crafted and high-quality productions. It has development and production offices in Montreal, Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver. Muse productions have won critical acclaim, large audiences, over 100 international awards, including Emmy Awards, and over 300 award nominations. Muse produces a wide range of primetime comedy and dramatic series, miniseries, television movies, feature films, documentaries, factual entertainment, family programs and animation.

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Instrument of War - a BYU Christmas Movie Premiere!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Instrument of War

Network: BYU

Original Air Date: November 23, 2017

(*Please Note: I have NOT previewed this movie. Check ratings before viewing.)

CAST:

Jack Ashton ... Clair Cline
Elliot James Langridge ... Reed 'Whit' Whitaker
Daniel Betts ... Lawrence Packer
Rupert Simonian ... Al Thomas
Urs Rechn ... Klaus Schmidt
Andrea Deck ... Anne Cline
Andreas Wisniewski ... Karl Herrmann
Callum McGowan ... Vinny Petrolini
Barney White ... Jack Findlay
Matthias Zera ... Georg Klemper
Ethan Kai ... Frank Romero
Ethan Vincent ... Peter Schmidt
Christopher Lakewood ... Shaver
Daniel O'Keefe ... Billy Bryant
David Brumberg ... McReady
Deividas Breive ... German Teen
Elvinas Juodkazis ... POW 1
Edgar Bechter ... POW 2
Jonas Braskys ... The Lifeguard
Dovydas Laukys ... RAF POW
Ervinas Peteraitis ... Old German Farmer
Artiomas Rybakovas ... Tower Guard
Dovydas Stoncius ... German Officer
Tomas Zaibus ... German Soldier

PLOT:

Storyline via BYU press release: Instrument of War is an original scripted holiday television special inspired by first-hand accounts of WWII bomber pilot Clair Cline, an American B-24 pilot captured and held as Prisoner of War (POW) in a German prison camp, Stalag Luft I. After being shot down over Nazi-occupied Holland during a bombing mission, Cline and the surviving members of his crew struggled to keep themselves psychologically sound while living in captivity under the rule of a ruthless Commandant. To resist helplessness and bitterness that plagued POWs, Cline, a self-taught musician, crafted a violin from bunk bed slats, the leg of a chair, dried glue from the bottom of chairs and a shard of glass as a wood carving tool.

To help maintain his sanity during internment and lift fellow prisoners' spirits, Cline traded Red Cross rations with other prisoners, as well as with guards, to obtain tools and supplies needed to complete the instrument for the Christmas holidays. After playing traditional Christmas carols on his homemade violin, he became known throughout the camp. Filmed with the cooperation of the Cline family, this holiday special includes excerpts from his wife's diary that she kept throughout her husband's captivity.


Movie Review:

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*images via: BYU / Kaleidoscope Pictures, Inc

'Winter Thaw' - a BYU-TV Holiday Special Based on Leo Tolstoy's "Martin the Cobbler"

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Winter Thaw

Network: BYU-TV

Original Air Date: November 24, 2016

*This is a one hour special. Watch here!
*Additional Air Dates on BYU:
Nov 29, 2016 at 2:00pm / Dec 4, 2016 at 9:00pm / Dec 5, 2016 at 2:00am

CAST:

John Rhys-Davies


PLOT:

via BYU: In late nineteenth-century Russia, Martin Avdeitch is a humble shoemaker whose life has been characterized by grief. But when Martin meets kindhearted missionaries, he finds the courage to look outside himself and trust in the goodness of God. This BYUtv original holiday special is based on Leo Tolstoy's short story, "Martin the Cobbler," and stars John Rhys-Davies.


Movie Review:

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*Thank You SKP "Sleepy Kitty Paws" for sharing this news!

Granite Flats is back for Season 3!

In 1964,

the town of Granite Flats

becomes a surprising epicenter

for FBI, CIA, and KGB operatives.

 

 

Granite Flats is a dramatic television series, now in it's 3rd Season.

Each episode is filled with intrigue, mystery, history, and suspense...

all around this small town and the people who live in it.

 

 

George Newbern of "Father of the Bride", "Sons of Mistletoe", "Scandal", etc... and Parker Posey of "You've Got Mail", "Best in Show" and "Superman Returns"... join the Season 3 cast of the mysterious drama series "Granite Flats".

 

 

Season 3 of Granite Flats can be seen, first on-line, via streaming video, as of April 4th through October, 2015!

On-demand viewing can be seen via: BYUtv's website, as well as: Roku, Xbox360, Amazon FireTV, iOS and Android. If you are not able to view the 8 episodes online, Season 3 of "Granite Flats" will begin airing on the BYUtv television channel in October.

Here's a clip of what's to come in Season 3:

 

Click Here to watch full episodes of Season 3!

You can also catch up and Watch Seasons 1 and 2 online at byutv.org or on the BYUtv app.

Whether you love the cars or costumes of the 1960's, or the amazing cast behind this series, including Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future trilogy), Ivan Sergei (Army Wives), Finola Hughes (All My Children), Richard Gunn (The Astronaut Farmer), Jonathan Morgan Heit (Bedtime Stories), Charlie Plummer (Boardwalk Empire), Scott Christopher (The Last Eagle Scout), and more... there's always a mystery waiting to unfold in the town of Granite Flats!

Memorial Day Weekend: Movies, Specials, & More...

On this Memorial Day Weekend, may we remember our Military and their sacrifice for our Freedom.

The Movie Last Ounce of Courage

will premiere on TBN, this weekend.

 

Last Ounce Of Courage is an intergenerational story about family,

free expression, and taking a stand for cherished beliefs.

See my page on Last Ounce of Courage for movie details.

 

Premieres on TV: Saturday Night in Pacific Time at 10 PM

and in Eastern Standard Time at 1 AM.

 

Repeats Tuesday (May 27) in Pacific Time at 2 PM

and in Eastern Standard Time at 5 PM.

 

 

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This Sunday, May 25th, see the

25th annual "National Memorial Day Concert" on PBS.

 

Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna return to co-host the National Memorial Day Concert

for the ninth consecutive year.

 

image credit: PBS

 

"Each year, the National Memorial Day Concert presents a unique program  honoring the valor and patriotism of Americans who have served our country. The show pays tribute to their sacrifices, as well as those of their families and loved ones.

 

This year they will honor a "Gold Star Mother", and do a "special “welcome home” to  thank veterans who served in Afghanistan" and "The 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion also will be commemorated." (details via PBS)

 

Please check your local PBS station for times airing,

and for repeat showings.

 

 

 

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Also NEW this Weekend...

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

on the Hallmark Channel

 

image credit: 2014 Crown Media

 

Episode 6 "The Future Me": When the postal detectives discover a letter postmarked with a future date, it sets off a chain reaction that leads them down a surprising, emotional journey. As Rita (Crystal Lowe) prepares for the Miss Special Delivery pageant and faces threats from Glynis Rucker (special guest star Marilu Henner), an intimidating supervisor whose daughter is also competing for the crown. Oliver (Eric Mabius), Shane (Kristin Booth) and Norman (Geoff Gustafson) find themselves in the middle of a unique couple's struggle for acceptance. (via Hallmark)

 

In relation to Memorial Day... two recent episodes of Signed, Sealed, Delivered had patriotic story themes: Episode 2: To Whom It May Concern: "The postal detectives are inspired by their supervisor to take a risk to save the life of an army veteran" and Episode 5: The Edge of Forever: "A letter from beyond the grave brings new life to an estranged family". This story includes the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

 

You can watch these episodes (and more) online, at Amazon.

 

 

 

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 The Season Finale of Granite Flats Season 2

will air Sunday Night on BYU-TV.

 

image credit: BYU-TV

 

Episode 8: Beth, Whittison and the Andrews turn the tables on Ashmeade, suspicions arise about Professor Hargraves, and Timmy and Madeline find what everyone has been looking for in the Season 2 finale.  

 

There are Patriotic American themes throughout the dramatic story of Granite Flats. It's the 1960's and the Feds, and local law, are searching for communists and spies at the Army Base and Hospital in the small town of Granite Flats, Colorado.

 

 

 

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On Monday, Memorial Day...

INSP will have the first U.S. TV Premiere

of the 2006 "Feature Films for Families" War Movie:

Beautiful Dreamer

 

 

This movie also stars James Denton (Grace Unplugged).

Airs Monday, May 26, 2014 at 9 PM est. on INSP.

 

 

 

I hope you all have a nice Memorial Day Weekend.

 

Thank You to ALL, who have served our Great Country.

 

God Bless America!

New This Weekend: Two TV Dramas the family can watch together + see the faith-based movie, Seasons of Gray!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Hallmark Channel

Episode 5 "The Edge of Forever" : the Dead Letter Office detectives are dealt their most heart-wrenching challenge yet when they receive an unusual package with a letter from a deceased woman. The Postables help the family on a dramatic journey to piece together clues from their past, so they can move towards a better future. (via Hallmark press release)

Granite Flats

BYU-TV

 

 

Season 2, Episode 7 "Cor Unum, Corambis": Arthur continues his investigation alone and finds a resonant soul in Whittison. Hargraves counsels Timmy on romance. And Hershel becomes the bait in a dangerous trap. (via BYU-TV press release)

See the Premiere of

Seasons of Gray

this Sunday, May 18th, on INSP

at 8P/7c and repeats at 10P/9c!

 

 

Brady Gray was always the favorite son. Overcome by jealousy, his brothers resort to an unforgiveable crime to drive him away from their father's ranch. Brutally beaten and hauled away to an uncertain destiny, Brady chooses to... (click here to read more)

 

*By the Way, if you are curious about the weekly mystery series "Granite Flats" and would like to see it from the first episode - (which I highly recommend!) then stay tuned until Sunday, June 1st - when BYU will re-air the "Pilot" episode and the 2nd episode : "Empty Box"... and it looks like further episodes of Season 1 will run on Sundays throughout June...

Until then,

"MAY" you all have a Wonderful Weekend!