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We solemnly say goodbye today to actor and comedian Tim Conway, who was one of the stars of the classic 'The Carol Burnett Show'.
As Hallmark viewers- we are blessed that one of Mr. Conway's last projects was co-starring in the romantic comedy, "Surprised by Love" in 2015, along with Hilarie Burton and Paul Campbell. What an incredible talent he was at making people laugh.
Tim Conway was born on December 15th, 1933 in Willoughby, Ohio. As a young man he served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. His journey to stardom began when he started working for a radio station. From there, he started writing skits in between CBS morning movies and he was discovered!
'The Apple Dumpling Gang' image: Disney
As a 6-Time Emmy Winner, Tim Conway has 124 movies, tv shows, etc... in his acting credit, including the classic Disney movie, 'The Apple Dumpling Gang' from 1975, with Don Knotts.
Our hearts and prayers go out to his dear friends, family, his children, and grandchildren...
Anytime I would see Dean Jones in any other movie or show, he always brought joy to my heart, and took me back to my remembrances of his Disney days. I'm sure many of you feel the same, as you've watched these movies, over the years, with your families.
Those classic roles he portrayed will forever be cherished in the classic Disney vault of films. From 1965-1977, he held the leading role in numerous Disney movies, including The Love Bug (Which I recall seeing for the first time on video in the 3rd grade! I loved it!), That Darn Cat, The Ugly Dachshund, The Million Dollar Duck, The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit, The Shaggy D.A., Snowball Express, and so on!!!
Dean Jones with Michelle Lee
Dean Jones with Hayley Mills
Dean Jones with Don Knotts
Jones also co-starred in 1997 remake versions of both That Darn Cat and The Love Bug.
Here's a clip from the Turner Classics Documentary "The Age of Believing" featuring the story of Herbie "The Love Bug":
Dean Jones was married to Mae Inez Entwisle in 1954. They had two children together and divorced in 1971. Around 1973, before his father's death, Dean Jones became a devout born-again Christian. Following that he took roles in several Christian films. Dean was presently married to Lory Patrick Jones. They were wed in 1973 and had one son.
"In 1998 (via wikipedia) Jones founded the Christian Rescue Committee (CRC), an organization that helps provide a "way of escape to Jews, Christians, and others persecuted for their faith."
Jones last film wasMandie and the Secret Tunnel, in 2008. In classic Dean Jones "Disney" style, it is a decent family friendly film, which gives an exciting lesson on history and life, with a mix of mystery, faith, and drama.
In 2001, Jones starred as Scrooge in a classic adaption of Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" TV mini-film, titled Scrooge & Marley.
You can watch it here:
Jones also narrated and starred in a stage production, tiled The Gospel According to Scrooge, that can be seen on the iTBN web-site.
Beyond the stage and screen, Dean Jones does a spectacular performance in the audio drama narration of the first book in the delightful Jan Karon Mitford book series, At Home in Mitford. Jones gives voice to the lead character, Father Timothy. After listening to the first story, my family fell in love with the entire Mitford series.
You can read more about Jones personal story of faith... via Christianity Today, in which is shared... "Though he'd grown up in a religious home and even briefly attended Asbury, a Christian college in Kentucky, Jones had rejected the faith of his family. After his near-death (car) accident, he was ready to stop running from God. After his conversion, Jones felt a peace he'd never known before, and he felt whole for the first time. He righted his blighted relationships, remarried, and began seeking out projects on and off screen that he could do for the glory of God."
Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy
go out to his dear family and friends.
We will forever be blessed
and hold dear in our hearts all of these wonderful
If you have watched any TV in say, the last three weeks, then you must have seen the previews to Disney's latest film, "The Odd Life of Timothy Green". It's the one where the little boy suddenly appears saying, "I'm Timothy... I came from the garden!"
Well... if you don't want any SPOILERS for this film - PLEASE DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER. However, if you are reading on - please know You Were Warned.
Apparently, after seeing the Movie, which is rated “G”, two young boys were so terribly upset – that even when they were in the car going home – they were both crying uncontrollably.
Their parents recorded them in the back seat – while the boys tried to explain between crying why the movie upset them so much.
I personally haven’t seen the movie, but these boys certainly did and their reaction is unforgettable! Disney has been known in the past to produce a few tear-jerking moments – Lion King, Up, and I’ll never forget Bambi’s Mother – still saddens me, today. I debated showing the video, because I don’t want to exploit these young boys, yet I’m fairly certain this is one of those videos that will definitely go viral and I felt you should all see their reaction (below)!
SPOILER ALERT:
According to what one of the boys says between sobs... Timothy Green ... well, there is no way to gently say this -he dies. One of the boys says “He has to go away.” In the story, from what I have read, Timothy has these leaves on him and when each lesson is taught or learned – he looses a leaf. Perhaps, (I am guessing here) when the last leaf goes... so does he!
WATCH BOYS REACTION
[Spoilers included in You Tube Clip!]:
If you would like to view this video -
you can CLICK HERE and view it on You Tube.
I have decided not to display it here - any longer.
Whether it is True, Odd, or Authentic - it saddens me to see their heartbreaking reaction while the parents laugh at them. These boys needed to be comforted and held.
What do you think?
Not only is this, apparently, a sad movie, but I have also heard that it is difficult for couples who are struggling with infertility... who can only dream of a child magically appearing.
Has a movie ever affected you or your children in this way?
Madison Pettis ... Willamina
G. Hannelius ... Janie
Mitchel Musso ... Santa Paws
Reese Alexander ... Doctor
Diedrich Bader ... Comet
Sahar Biniaz ... Posh Poodle Woman
Jan Bos ... Newscaster
Ameko Eks Mass Carroll ... Crying Child
Melody B. Choi ... Mary
Dawn Chubai ... World News Reporter
Jason Connery ... Haggis
Bill Cobbs ... Mr. Stewart
Chris Coppola ... Gus
Michelle Creber ... Taylor
Patrika Darbo ... Mrs. Claus
Michael Deyermond ... Dancer
John Ducey ... James Huckle
Josh Flitter ... T-Money
Pete Gardner ... Franklin
Zachary Gordon ... Paws
Jen Halley ... Mother Shopper
C. Ernst Harth ... Adventurer Guide
Eric Keenleyside ... Charity Santa
Richard Kind ... Eddy the Elf Dog
Kathryn Kirkpatrick ... Mrs. Gibson
Alex Kliner ... Deli Owner
Nicole Leduc ... Meg
Amber Lewis ... Nurse
Kaitlyn Maher ... Quinn
Christopher Massey ... Rasta
Tom McBeath ... Cabbie
Wendi McLendon-Covey ... Ms. Stout
Jonathan Morgan Heit ... Jimmy
Peter New ... Security Guard
Nic Novicki ... Ellis
Adom Osei ... Danny
Mark Parr ... Businessman
Mikey Post ... Elpert Elf
Richard Riehle ... Santa Clause
Nathan Smith ... Braiden
Bonnie Somerville ... Kate Huckle
Danny Woodburn ... Eli Elf
PLOT:
In the tradition of Disney's classic holiday tales comes a heartwarming movie about the power of giving and the true meaning of Christmas. Discover how the legendary friendship of Santa Claus and Santa Paws began in the inspiring original film, The Search For Santa Paws.
When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn (America's Got Talent's Kaitlyn Maher), her new friend Will (The Game Plan's Madison Pettis) and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about.
This holiday, Disney invites you to meet Santa's BFF in an instant holiday classic, full of fun, adventure and a timeless message sure to delight the entire family!
There is a New Christmas Movie rumored to be in the works titled "Holly, Jingles and Clyde 3D".
It will hit theaters in 2011. Two Main Disney stars are said to be in the film - The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'sAshley Tisdale and Hannah Montana'sJason Earles.
Here is the description from IMDB:
“Two bumbling elves, Jingles and Clyde, team up with Santa’s daughter Holly to try to help a Michigan family in danger of losing its Christmas-tree farm.”
There are a number of Disney stars rumored to be in the film!
Here is the list of actors listed on the movies IMDB page:
- Ashley Tisdale
- Jason Earles
Jason Earles
- Jennifer Stone
- Vincent Martella
- Devon Werkheiser
- Bill Goldberg
- Abigail Mason
- Lana Wood
- Steven Anthony Lawrence
- Dennis Haskins
- Beau Billingslea
- KayCee Stroh
- Zach Cumer
- DJ Perry
- Kristen Combs
- Eric Unger
- Carlucci Weyant
- Dean Teaster
- Anthony Hornus
- Tammy Stephens Teaster
- Phoebe Bond
I'll let you know if I hear anything more on this project - casting, more plot details, etc.
Please e-mail me if you have any more news on this movie.
By the way, this will be a made for the theater movie for 2011, not TV. But, we always love to hear any news here of any new Family Christmas Movies!
She has the best of both worlds... now, she has to pick just one.
Release Date: April 10, 2009
CAST:
Miley Cyrus ... Hannah Montanna / Miley Stewart
Billy Ray Cyrus ... Robby Ray Stewart
Emily Osment ... Lilly Truscott
Jason Earles ... Jackson Rod Stewart
Mitchel Musso ... Oliver Oken
Moises Arias ... Rico
Lucas Till ... Travis Brody
Vanessa Williams ... Vita
Margo Martindale ... Ruby
Peter Gunn ... Oswald Granger
Melora Hardin ... Lorelai
Jared Carter ... Derrick
Barry Bostwick ... Mr. Bradley
Beau Billingslea ... Mayor
Katrina Smith ... Mayor's Wife
PLOT:
Hannah Montana: The Movie - filled with laughs, adventure, family fun and fabulous music! Come along for the ride and see Hannah like never before as she returns to her roots and faces the most important decision of her life!
When Miley Stewart (aka pop-star Hannah Montana) gets too caught up in the superstar celebrity lifestyle, her dad decides it's time for a total change of scenery. But sweet niblets! Miley must trade in all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for some ol' blue jeans on the family farm in Tennessee, and question if she can be both Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana. With a little help from her friends - and awesome guest stars Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts and Vanessa Williams - will she figure out whether to choose Hannah or Miley?
Hannah Montana: The Movie is a heartfelt major motion picture perfect for the entire family.
Movie Review:
If you love the Hannah Montana Sitcom Series from Disney Channel, then you and your family will love this Movie!
It's perfect for children and grown-ups, alike.
Minor things that could be objectionable - two women fighting over a pair of high heel shoes - this is Hannah Montana and Tyra Banks. Thay are mainly grabbing and pulling. An alligator attempts to bite Jackson on his backside and an ostrich snaps at him. Miley is hit on the head with a volleyball.
Overall, it is a very decent Disney Movie. It may not be "Oscar" worthy, but it's a fun film for Family Movie Night.
Miley struggles throughout the movie to remember her roots of being Miley Stewart and struggling with the contrasting image and stardom of Hannah Montana. To help her along the way, is Travis, a boy she knew in Elementary School and Lily, who comes to visit and help her out with a Hannah Montana scheme.
Travis admits to Miley that he had a crush on her years ago, yet, it is easy to see they both like each other now- as they have fun working together on Miley's Grandmother's farm.
There are varoius songs throughout the movie, sung by Hannah Montana and others. My favorite songs in the movie are:
The Movie is filled with lighthearted comedy and some slapstick humor. Like I said above, if you enjoy the sitcom series... you'll LOVE this, too!
I thought it was sweet movie. I enjoyed all the beautiful scenery of the farm and horses filmed in the beautiful state of Tennessee... specifically Columbia, Tennessee!
See or Skip:
See with your Family! Makes for a perfect Sleepover or Family Movie Night!
Hello Blog Friends & Followers! My Nickname is Net and more than Anything, I love my Savior, Jesus, and my precious Family! It's my joy to share and review Movies here on this Blog ~ that the entire Family can watch together on TV! Thank YOU so much for stopping by, Please leave a Comment... I enjoy hearing from You! ~ Net
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