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

🌊🌞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:

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
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Chesapeake Shores: Season 2 - DVD
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Chesapeake Shores: Season 3 - DVD
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Chesapeake Shores: Season 4 - DVD
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Chesapeake Shores: Season 5 - DVD
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Chesapeake Shores - Season 5 airs Sunday Nights on the Hallmark Channel from August to October - Starring Meghan Ory, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny, Andrew Francis, Laci Mailey, Barbara Niven, Treat Williams, and Diane Ladd... plus Jesse Metcalfe, Robert Buckley, Jessica Sipos and Stephen Huszar!

Television Show: Chesapeake Shores - Season 5

Network: Hallmark Channel

Watch: August 15, 2021 - October 17, 2021

*Airs Weekly on Sunday Nights!

Photo Credit: ©2021 Crown Media United States

Meghan Ory
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LLC/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

Robert Buckley
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LLC/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

Brendan Penny
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LLC/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

Emilie Ullerup
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LLC/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

Andrew Francis
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LLC/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

Laci-Mailey
Photo Credit: ©2021 Crown Media United States
LLC/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

Carlo Marks
Photo Credit: ©2021 Crown Media United States
LLC/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

Treat Williams
Photo Credit: ©2021 Crown Media United States
LLC/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

Barbara Niven
Photo Credit: ©2021 Crown Media United States
LLC/Photographer: Brendan Meadows

EPISODE 1 - A Kiss is Still a Kiss:

As the O’Brien family welcomes Bree home from London they ruminate on how the past two months have changed them all. Kevin and Sarah try for a baby, Jess and David plan for their wedding, and Abby thinks back to her conversation with Trace after their kiss on the beach.



EPISODE 2 - Nice Work If You Can Get It:

Abby looks to the past and how it will drastically change her future, romantically and otherwise. Mick and Abby deal with the damage to the reputation of O’Brien Construction, Jess struggles with something David’s parents gave her, and Bree realizes two different men from her past may be returning to her life…and her heart.



EPISODE 3 - Are the Stars Out Tonight?:

O’Brien Construction’s eccentric billionaire client, Evan Kincaid, comes to town and throws Abby and Mick off their game. At a moment of triumph, Connor discovers his law firm is hiding information from him, and Megan discovers a lost painting that leads her to a famous, reclusive local artist who wants nothing to do with her.



EPISODE 4 - Happy Trails:

Jess and David host visitors in town for the traditional Snallygaster hunt. Meanwhile, Mick and Thomas revisit a weekend-long hiking trip from their youth.



EPISODE 5 - They Can't Take That Away From Me:

As work continues on his hotel, Evan and Abby learn a bit more about each other, and Evan stays a night at Jess’s B&B.



EPISODE 6 - Love is Here to Stay:

Jess and David's wedding is here, but the O'Brien family still has a lot to face before the celebration. Abby and Evan get into an argument over his hotel, threatening the entire project.



EPISODE 7 - What's New?:

When Evan comes to the house, he throws out his back and must recover for a few days on the O'Brien couch, connecting him with the family in a way Abby never anticipated.



EPISODE 8 - Where or When?:

Kevin and Sarah try to keep a secret while Bree discovers one from Luke's past. Evan whisks Abby away on a business trip, but his intentions are not what she originally thinks.



EPISODE 9 - What a Difference a Day Makes:

The O’Brien family learns that Mick made a distress call before his plane went missing and must come together while they wait for news on his whereabouts. Evan starts to bond with one the O’Briens, but his attempts at generosity backfire. After Luke finds himself in a bad position with his parole officer, Bree (Ullerup) enlists Connor’s legal help. Feeling the strain of running his own business, Connor searches for a new assistant and gets some unexpected support. Kevin helps Sarah with her new cravings as they try to figure out the right timing to finally share their news with the family. David receives a disturbing warning from his father. Recent events have Megan thinking about the future as the day of the art show she put together arrives.


EPISODE 10 - That Old Feeling:

Evan makes a meaningful gesture to ask Abby out on a date. As Abby considers Evan’s question, Jay also opens up about his feelings. Mick and Megan announce plans to take some time off to travel the world together, but do not get the reaction they were expecting from the family. Complicating matters, Megan receives a tempting career opportunity that would take her to California. Jess faces the consequences of an emotional email she sent in the middle of the night, while David discovers what his father’s frantically out-of-character phone call to him really meant. As Kevin struggles with how to help Sarah, he opens up to his parents against her wishes. Worried about Connor’s health as he prepares his case to clear Luke, Margaret tries an unconventional approach to get him to relax… s’mores.


Please Note: I have watched every episode (except the finale!), and I have enjoyed each one.



Previous Seasons of Chesapeake Shores on DVD:
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Previous Seasons of Chesapeake Shores on Prime Video:

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4