Remembering Actress Florence Henderson - "Carol Brady"

Forever in our hearts she will be the Brady Bunch Mother...

"All of them had hair of Gold, like their Mother..."

Florence Henderson as Carol Brady in "The Brady Brunch"

Florence Henderson, was such a delight to watch, mostly always bringing personality & spunk to her roles, such as 'The Brady Bunch' or Hallmark's "Matchmaker Santa." But she could also bring a serious, dramatic feel, as well, as in Hallmark's "Ladies of the House" or the heartwarming story of "The Christmas Bunny." (If you haven't seen Florence in "The Christmas Bunny" - then, you absolutely must! She is terrific! You may hardly recognize her!)

Florence Henderson as Peggy in "Matchmaker Santa"

Florence Agnes Henderson was born February 14, 1934, the youngest of ten children, in the small town of Dale, in southern Indiana. She passed away on November 24, 2016, of heart failure, surrounded by her family. She had four children: Barbara, Joseph , Bob, and Elizabeth.

Florence Henderson in Hallmark's "Ladies of the House"

You can see Florence's intensive 6 decade career span on her imdb listing, here! From the stage, to the big & small screen, musicals (such as "The Sound of Music"), game shows, variety shows, singing annually at the Indianapolis 500, and so on and on... Florence Henderson certainly did it all!!! Her great talent will definitely be missed.

Our hearts and prayers go out now to Florence's dear family & friends. God Bless...

A Christmas Dog & Bunny make Two More "New" Christmas Movies!

Surprise! I thought last weekend would be the very last of "New" Christmas Movies on TV... however, there will be 2 more NEW Christmas Movies being played this weekend!!!

You won't find them on the Hallmark Channel or ABC Family and both Movies have two actresses who are well known from their early sitcom days. The first one is "The Dog who Saved the Holidays" starring Dean Cain, Elisa Donovan, the Voice of Joey Lawrence, and Shelley Long (Cheers). This is the 4th Movie in this series - details here. PLEASE NOTE: This will be airing on local channels: the CW and FOX. It could be scheduled differently in your area! Please, Please, Please - check your local listings to see if this movie will be on at the same time in your area!



Available on DVD



December 23, 2012 Sunday

The Dog who Saved the Holidays ... the CW ... 12 PM *NEW

(please check your local listings for "the CW")

December 25, 2012 Tuesday

The Dog who Saved the Holidays ... FOX ... 4 AM *NEW

(please check your local listings for "FOX")

The second movie is "Just Where I Belong" or you may also know it as "The Christmas Bunny". This movie stars Florence Henderson (Brady Bunch) and this will be it's first cable premiere!


Available on DVD


December 22, 2012 Saturday

Just Where I Belong (also known as: The Christmas Bunny) ... TBN ... 5 PM *NEW


December 25, 2012 Tuesday

Just Where I Belong (also known as: The Christmas Bunny) ... TBN ... 5 AM *NEW



*Please visit the The Dog who Saved the Holidays Page or the Just Where I Belong (The Christmas Bunny) Page for more Pictures and Plot Details!

*Also See the Christmas TV Schedule for these Christmas Movies and More!


I hope you all enjoy this Last Weekend before Christmas! Santa Claus is Comin' to Town!!!

Christmas Movie : Just Where I Belong "The Christmas Bunny"

MOVIE REVIEW

Just Where I Belong

Also Known As: The Christmas Bunny



Network: TBN

Original Air Date: December 22, 2012

CAST:

Sophie Bolen ... Julia
Madeline Vail ... Patti Cooper
Colby French ... Scott Cooper
Derek Brandon ... Billy Cooper
Florence Henderson ... Betsy Ross
Charles Irving Beale ... Hank Vanee
Andrew Twiford ... Johnny
Michael J. Blashill ... Uncle Chip
Kimberly Harsch ... Diane
Michele Messmer ... Pamela

PLOT:

One cold Christmas Eve, a lonely foster child finds an injured rabbit in the Michigan woods. She knows there's only one person who can nurse the creature back to health---the Bunny Lady. When Julia brings the animal to the elderly woman's farmhouse, she fears it may be too late---and hopes for a Christmas miracle.


Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...

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Ladies of the House

MOVIE REVIEW

Ladies of the House:

Hallmark Channel Movie starring Florence Henderson (Brady Bunch), Donna Mills (Knots Landing), and Pam Grier (Roots: The Next Generation).


CAST:

Florence Henderson ... Rose
Donna Mills ... Elizabeth
Pam Grier ... Birdie
Lance Henriksen ... Frank
Richard Roundtree ... Stan
Gordon Thomson ... Richard

PLOT:

from Hallmark-

When three friends single-handedly take on the rebuilding of a run down house, they soon dscover that their own lives require an equal amount of renovation.

With their church in dire need of funds in order to maintain its daycare center, the local pastor turns to three parishners for help: Rose (Florence Henderson), whose beloved husband, Frank (Lance Henriksen) is hiding a serious medical condition; well-to-do Elizabeth (Donna Mills), the haughty wife of a an inattentive plastic surgeon, (Gordon Thomson); and Birdie (Pam Grier), who is trying to adjust to life now that her husband, Stan (Richard Roundtree), a new retiree, is using his free time to be a general nuisance around the house.

The pastor's solution is to have the ladies oversee renovations of a run-down house that was donated to the church, but with no funds for a proper crew, the women reluctantly agree to take on the heavy lifting themselves, form pipes to paint. As the little house's upgrades continue, its slow progress mirrors deep personal changes in the lives of three women, who are forced to make difficult decisions regarding their lives, their past decisions and the future.

Movie Review:

This is a definite Chic-Flick.... there are some adult issues dealt with- love, marriage, sickness, adultery, and death. In spite of all of those issues.... there are a lot of light-hearted fun moments in between, as well... as we watch these unique women build this house and rebuild their lives.

It's an interesting journey to watch these women. Not a movie I think children would enjoy - so watch this one with your girlfriends, sisters, or mother.

(SPOILER) Note: there are some sad moments in this movie, as Rose's husband gets very sick and passes away. Birdie rebuilds her relationship with her husband and Elizabeth decides to end her marriage, as she is tired of her husband cheating on her.

There is a lot of emotion here, and maybe you will see yourself in one of these characters, and discover there is strength in love and friendship.

See or Skip:

See, with your Girlfriends....