Remembering Actress Diane Ladd...

Yesterday, many of us learned of the sad passing of Actress Diane Ladd, on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Diane was known for a number of films and series, but to Christmas fans, she was the mother in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and to Hallmark fans, she was the grandmother, Nell O'Brien, on Chesapeake Shores, a warm, loving presence to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Among her various projects, Diane also starred in the remake trilogy of Christy films, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, The Love Boat, Alice, Gunsmoke, and many more. Wow, what a career- spanning many years in the film industry from the 1940s!

Here are some wonderful pictures of Diane from Chesapeake Shores:












Please share which show or movie you most enjoyed with Diane Ladd in comments below.

Diane's daughter, Laura Dern, is also an actress known for her diverse film roles, including Hallmark's A Season for Miracles. I'm sending my love and prayers to her dear family and friends.

Wishing them all peace and God's comfort,

Net

images: Hallmark Media

You're Invited to a Wedding 💒, a Barbecue 🍔, Back to the Shore 🌊, and More... This Father's Day Weekend - SEE HERE:

I hope you all have a nice weekend planned.

Check out the highlights below of what's new on TV this weekend, plus movies/shows that honor our wonderful fathers and grandpas on this Father's Day Weekend, including a tribute to one of Hallmark's favorite fathers, Actor Treat Williams...


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Saturday, June 17, 2023:

Watch Becca Tobin and Jake Epstein say "I Do" in...

The Wedding Contract

Storyline: Rebecca (Becca Tobin), a teacher, and Adam (Jake Epstein), an ad executive are excited to plan their Jewish wedding, but their wedding and future are put into jeopardy when Adam lands a new ad campaign, and their mothers meet for the first time.

The Wedding Contract

Premieres Saturday, June 17, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, June 17, 2023:

Chesapeake Shores Season 1

Marathon Tribute to Treat Williams

Go back to the shore to where it all started. Hallmark is reairing Chesapeake Shores Season 1 episodes as a special tribute to Actor Treat Williams, who passed away on June 12, 2023.

Revisit Chesapeake Shores - Saturday on Hallmark Drama:

Pilot - 1 PM
Home to Roost, Part One - 3 PM
Home to Roost, Part Two - 4 PM
We're Not Losing a Son... - 5 PM
We're Gaining a Daughter - 6 PM
Georgia on My Mind - 7 PM
Second Chances - 8 PM
Deals Undone - 9 PM
Exes Mark the Spot - 10 PM



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Sunday, June 18, 2023:

Fire up the grill this Father's Day and watch...

The Secret Sauce

Note: This movie previously premiered on the BYU-TV network. This will be the first time this film from Incendo Productions will air on UPtv.

Storyline: Marketing executive Laura is sent to oversee a small-town cook-off and entice Jim, the local barbecue restaurant owner, to let her license his family's secret BBQ sauce. While Laura struggles with small-town life, and while Jim resists the idea of joining forces with a large business, the two soon discover how well their differences work together. With a dash of trust and a splash of kindness, Jim and Laura’s friendship slowly marinates into something much sweeter.

The Secret Sauce

Airs Sunday, June 18, 2023

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

*See movie reviews for The Secret Sauce from myself and Namegirl - *here*!



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Sunday, June 18, 2023:

Mystery 101

Father's Day Marathon

The Mystery 101 movie marathon

airs from 9am/8c to 11pm/10c.

Sunday, June 18, 2023

on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

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Sunday, June 18, 2023:

The Waltons

Father's Day Marathon

Spend the day with two great TV Fathers...

Zeb and John, Grandpa and Daddy Walton

Catch The Waltons Marathon All Day Long,

Father's Day on Hallmark Drama

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Sunday, June 18, 2023:

The Cowboy Way Channel

is encoring these films about Fathers

on Father's Day

Heritage Falls (2016) - 6 PM

The Legend of 5 Mile Cave (2019) - 8 PM

*You can see my interview (from 2019) with Jill Wagner and Jet Jurgensmeyer, who star in The Legend of 5 Mile Cave, *here*.



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Sunday, June 18, 2023:

TCM Movie Classics

for Fathers Day

TCM will be honoring fathers with their classic films throughout the day, including Life with Father and Father of the Bride (1950).

You can read my review of Life with Father - *here*


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I hope you all find something fun to watch or do this weekend.

In addition to all of the movies, there are plenty of sports options on TV, too, including US Open Golf, Formula 1 Racing (no Nascar this weekend), MLB Baseball, USFL Football, and so on...!

I pray all of the Fathers and Grandfathers who visit here have a very Happy Father's Day!

For those of you who are spending this Father's Day with your Dad or Grandpa, I hope you will truly cherish this special time.

I am so grateful for my Father, who is strong, hard-working, funny, and caring. He's one of those people who can fix almost anything, and he's always there when you need him. I will be spending some special time with my Daddy and all of my wonderful family this weekend - honoring all of the Fathers in our family, past and present, who have and continue to bless our lives.

For those of you whose Fathers or Grandfathers will not be with you, I pray you will recall many precious memories... and those moments bring you peace and joy.

On this Father's Day, we can all give thanks to our Heavenly Father for the incredible gifts He has given us and choose to walk with Him each and every day!

Blessings to You All,

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT ☀️

"The LORD is like a father to His children,

tender and compassionate to those who fear Him."

Psalm 103:13

In Remembrance of Actor Treat Williams...

On Monday evening, Hallmark posted to their social media some very sad, heartbreaking news... Actor Treat Williams, who portrayed a beloved father in many movies and series, including Everwood, Front of the Class, and Chesapeake Shores, has passed away.

Yahoo is reporting his death was due to a motorcycle accident in Vermont. Treat was wearing a helmet but was hit and thrown from his motorcycle, suffering critical injuries. Treat Williams was 71 years old.

My first remembrance of Treat is from the series Everwood. I enjoyed his portrayal of Dr. Andrew Brown and the way he connected with his children after the passing of his wife. The series was full of emotion and drama. In Hallmark Hall of Fame's Front of the Class, Treat portrayed a father who doesn't quite understand his son's medical condition and often takes his frustration out on him until he is diagnosed with Tourettes. After that, he does his best to make amends. Whatever role Treat took on was influential, powerful and memorable. In Chesapeake Shores, he portrayed Mick O'Brien, the patriarch to five grown children who often looked to their father for his wisdom and advice.

I know Treat Williams will be remembered fondly by the Hallmark family and all who worked with him through the years.

My heart and prayers go out to his wife, Pam, his children, Gill and Elinor, and all of his family and friends.

May God bless and bring comfort,
Net

image credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: David Astorga

💐New Movies are in Bloom This Weekend!💐 See Here:

Across the various networks, four new movies will premiere this weekend, including "Love in Bloom" on Great American Family, starring Susie Abromeit, a tennis-themed movie on the Hallmark Channel, and more!

See all the movie details below...


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Saturday, August 27, 2022:

Love in Bloom

Storyline: Amelia (Susie Abromeit) has the perfect life; a successful floristry in Chicago and a boyfriend who is about to propose. When her soon-to-be-married little sister and fiancé become marooned at a mountain retreat days before their wedding in Primrose River Australia, Amelia and the Best Man, Grayson Tanner (Julian Haig), are tasked with stepping in to save the wedding. Amelia finds new meaning in the town’s beautiful gardens, and love where she least expected.

Love in Bloom

Premieres Saturday, August 27, 2022

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Great American Family's weekend schedule:

image via: GAC Media

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Saturday, August 27, 2022:

Game, Set, Love

Storyline: Former pro tennis player Taylor (Davida Williams) reluctantly agrees to coach her former doubles partner Ashley (Jennifer Khoe) and her new partner Will (Richard Harmon), who needs to repair his reputation and career. Although Taylor and Will clash at first, she’s surprised to discover a different side to him. Even more surprising is when Taylor finds herself entering the tournament with Will after Ashley is sidelined by an injury. As they get ready to compete, the pair learns they just may be a perfect match.

Game, Set, Love

Premieres Saturday, August 27, 2022

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

*Extra Details: Well known tennis athletes were involved with this movie project. Venus Williams is an executive producer, and there's an appearance by Tracy Austin.



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Sunday, August 28, 2022:

Styled with Love

Storyline via UPtv: Moving from smalltown Iowa to Chicago, an ambitious personal stylist hires a professional photographer to help promote her new fashion venture; a partnership which teaches her that when it comes to finding love and success in the city, all you need to do is stay true to the style in your own heart.

Styled with Love

Premieres August 28, 2022

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Sunday, August 28, 2022:

Chesapeake Shores

Episode 3 · Night and Day

Abby and Evan participate in a scavenger hunt; Mick and Megan have a serious talk about past relationships; Connor breaks out to return to his apartment; Bree helps Luke with night terrors.

Chesapeake Shores

Sunday, August 28, 2022

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, August 28, 2022:

Unthinkably Good Things

Storyline: At a crossroads in her career and love life, Allison (Karen Pittman) is in need of the love and support of her two friends Melina (Joyful Drake) and Reesa (Erica Ash). When they visit her in Tuscany, the reunion causes each woman to reexamine the state of her own life and relationships. While they have different personalities and perspectives, they know each other’s truths and help to make life-changing decisions.

Unthinkably Good Things

Sunday, August 28, 2022

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

*This movie will also simulcast on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Drama.

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Please Note: I have not pre-screened the new TV movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

I hope you all have a wonderful last weekend in August! If you're in a Christmas mood this weekend, I noticed CMT will be playing Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on Saturday night and most of the day on Sunday.

As for the new movies, I'm personally looking forward to seeing the Great American Family premiere of "Love in Bloom" and the new UPtv looks cute, too! Which new movie (or movies) are you picking as your must-see this weekend? Please share in comments below.

Blessings to you all, Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul:

he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness

for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley

of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil:

for thou art with me;

thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me

in the presence of mine enemies:

thou anointest my head with oil;

my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life:

and I will dwell in the house

of the Lord for ever."

~Psalm 23:1-6

"The grass withers,

the flower fades,

but the word of our God

will stand forever."

~ Isaiah 40:8

*images: GAC Media, Hallmark Media, and UPtv

🌊🌞Chesapeake Shores - Season 6 Episodes - Starring Meghan Ory, Robert Buckley, Emilie Ullerup, Stephen Huszar, Brendan Penny, Jessica Sipos, Andrew Francis, Laci Mailey, Carlo Marks, Barbara Niven, Treat Williams, and Diane Ladd!⛵

Television Show: Chesapeake Shores - Season 6

Network: Hallmark Channel

Begins: August 14, 2022

*Airs Weekly on Sunday Nights!

Episode 1 · The Best Is Yet to Come

Season 6 PREMIERE

Air Date: August 14, 2022

The O'Brien family comes together in the aftermath of Connor's heart attack; Jess and David deal with media fallout after Dennis Peck goes on the run; everyone finally discovers who Abby called.


Episode 2 · Memories Are Made of This

Air Date: August 21, 2022

Abby plans a second date with Evan; Deidre and Alexandra Peck visit the B&B to avoid negative media attention; with Connor recovering, Megan decides whether to work in L.A. or stay to help.


Episode 3 · Night and Day

Air Date: August 28, 2022

Abby and Evan participate in a scavenger hunt; Mick and Megan have a serious talk about past relationships; Connor breaks out to return to his apartment; Bree helps Luke with night terrors.


Episode 4 · That's All There Is to That

Air Date: September 4, 2022

Sarah and Kevin come together with exciting news. Connor and Margaret's law firm struggles to make ends meet, and when Mick's pill addiction starts to noticeably affect his life, the O'Briens must rally together and stage an intervention.


Episode 5 · L-O-V-E

Air Date: September 11, 2022

A fortune telling machine shares uncomfortable truths with the O'Brien couples. Mick and Megan struggle with their long-distance relationship, Abby's more comfortable with her new romance.


Episode 6 · Straighten Up and Fly Right

Air Date: September 18, 2022

Various issues are troubling the O'Briens. Mick is in denial about his addiction. Margaret passes the bar. Jess pursues a new idea, and Bree tries mending the rift between her and Luke.


Episode 7 · It's Not for Me to Say

Air Date: September 25, 2022

Kevin learns something new while David questions what he thought was true. Bree finds she and Luke share a birthday. Kevin discovers the gender of the baby. David confronts his father.


Episode 8 · I Get a Kick Out of You

Air Date: October 2, 2022

Secrets are exposed to reveal the past can't be escaped. A DNA test reveals a location for Evan's father. Jess hosts a historical reenactment. A Hollywood star comes to offer Bree a movie deal.


Episode 9 · Spring Can Really Hang You up the Most

Air Date: October 9, 2022

Mick gets closer to the ones he loves while Evan and Luke push themselves away. Mick continues to rebuild his relationship with Megan. Luke recovers from a gunshot after stopping a robbery.


Episode 10 · All or Nothing at All

Air Date: October 16, 2022

Mick and Megan reunite in the thrilling finale. Sarah and Kevin's baby arrives, starting a week of celebration bringing the O'Briens together one last time in Chesapeake Shores.


*Note: I have not pre-screened these new episodes of Chesapeake Shores. If you'd like to share a review after they air, please do so in comments below.

Hopefully, we will all enjoy this last and final season of Chesapeake Shores.

Blessings, Net

Previous Seasons of Chesapeake Shores on Prime Video:

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Previous Seasons of Chesapeake Shores on DVD:

Chesapeake Shores Season 6 News...

If you've been wondering when Chesapeake Shores will arrive with new episodes on the Hallmark Channel, then your wait is over. Hallmark has announced across their multiple social platforms that Chesapeake Shores will return with 10 episodes in Season 6 on Sunday, August 14th, at 8/7c!.

Pictured in the poster above (from left to right): Treat Williams, Barbara Niven, Andrew Francis, Robert Buckley, Meghan Ory, Emilie Ullerup, Laci J. Mailey, and Brendan Penny.

Hallmark's statement: "The rumors are true!! Chesapeake Shores 🌊☀️ returns to Hallmark Channel on August 14! Come see what the O’Brien family has been up to! What are you most excited about #Chessies?"

This year, I'm not seeing the disappointed fan responses, like last year, on Jesse Metcalfe's departure. Instead, many are happy about the new season news, but sad this is their last and final season. Some are even asking for follow-up movies with the O'Brien family.

I have personally watched all of the previous seasons of CS up to this point, but I haven't decided, yet, if I will watch this new one. As a fan of the series from the beginning, I must admit, I still feel burned by the Trace Riley and Abby O'Brien break-up. It could've been such a beautiful love story. I look at the new poster and feel like Jesse Metcalfe should be the one standing there next to Meghan Ory and not Robert Buckley (who plays Evan Kincaid, the tech mogul and self-made millionaire). I guess this means the teacher, played by Greyston Holt, doesn't have a chance, based on the new key art. Plus, I was surprised the grandmother, Nell O'Brien, played by Diane Ladd, wasn't featured in the new poster.

I'm also wondering what plans they have in store for this new season. Will there be any woke storylines sprinkled in here and there? I must say, it wouldn't surprise me one bit, especially since many of the actors involved in this series are pushing for it.

On a positive note, the one thing I especially love seeing is all of the multi-generational O'Brien family back together again. There is just something about the closeness and tight bonds of these O'Brien brothers and sisters, along with their parents and grandmother, that draws me in to these characters and their gorgeous beach home in Chesapeake Shores.

Will you be watching Season 6? Are you returning to the shore? I would love to know your thoughts in comments below.

Blessings, Net ☀️

Previous seasons of Chesapeake Shores on DVD:

Hallmark Announces: "Chesapeake Shores" Season 6 - Final Season of Series!

"The news is finally here!" (Hallmark announced today via Instagram.) "#ChesapeakeShores is coming back for a sixth, albeit final, season. Stay tuned for all the laughter, love, and don’t miss one heartfelt O’Brien moment coming this summer. #Chessies"

"Chesapeake Shores" follows 4 generations in the O'Brien family, led by Nell O'Brien (Diane Ladd), Mick (Treat Williams), and Megan (Barbara Niven). Also, returning this season are: Meghan Ory, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny, Andrew Francis, Laci J. Malley, and Robert Buckley.

I'm personally curious to see... the health condition of Connor (Andrew Francis) in the new season, along with future family plans for Kevin (Brendan Penny) and Sarah (Jessica Sipos). Not sure what other directions the series may go this season??? Will Megan and Mick split up for good or will they finally reunite after many years apart? So many questions will hopefully be answered in this final season. Is there any possibility that Trace (Jesse Metcalfe) will return? I'm not sure. Most likely no. But, I'm still hoping! Will "Chesapeake Shores" remain mostly family friendly- for all ages? I sure hope so! (Although, please note: there are some brief, adult situations and dialogue I would personally caution for young viewers in previous seasons.)

What do you think of this news? Will you be tuning into the Hallmark Channel for this all new, final season of "Chesapeake Shores?"

Blessings, Net

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Previous seasons of Chesapeake Shores on DVD:

Chesapeake Shores: Season 1 - DVD
(click here for current price)

Chesapeake Shores: Season 2 - DVD
(click here for current price)





Chesapeake Shores: Season 3 - DVD
(click here for current price)

Chesapeake Shores: Season 4 - DVD
(click here for current price)




Chesapeake Shores: Season 5 - DVD
(click here for current price)