🎆 Celebrate the 4th of JULY 🎆 with these Patriotic TV Specials!

Happy Birthday America!

Whether you are having an outdoor cookout, gathering with family and friends, staying in, or watching colorful fireworks light up the sky... let us all remember our Founding Fathers and the reason we celebrate this day. Freedom! We are truly blessed to have "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness!"

I hope you enjoy this meaningful holiday and some of the patriotic TV specials airing on this day!

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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

4th of July Salute to Veterans Movie Marathon

See these Patriotic themed Christmas movies:

(in Eastern Standard Time)

Journey Back to Christmas - 1pm/12c.

Operation Christmas - 3pm/2c.

Home for Christmas Day - 5pm/4c.

The Christmas Card - 7pm/6c.

Christmas Homecoming - 9pm/8c.

A Veteran's Christmas - 11pm/10c.

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Hallmark Channel

The Hallmark Channel is counting down the top 5 June Wedding movies this 4th of July!

Celebrate the 4th of July by counting down to your favorite Hallmark Channel Wedding original movies.

Movies included in the promo for this event are: Yes, I Do, Stop the Wedding, Wedding at Graceland, Sister of the Bride, The Last Bridesmaid, and A Country Wedding! (If you're counting, that's 6 movies! Hmmm???) Watch and see which June Wedding movie was chosen as THE Favorite!

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Hallmark Drama

Take a look back at the American Hero Dog Awards and American Rescue Dog Show in a marathon throughout the day on Hallmark Drama. Some of the dogs highlighted in these shows have assisted our military.

Also, in honor of our military, on this 4th of July, Hallmark Drama is playing the heartwarming movie Duke (pictured above, starring Steven Weber of "Return to Christmas Creek") at 9pm/8c.

Duke storyline via Hallmark: When war veteran Terry Pulaski's dog Duke becomes ill, Terry seeks anonymous help from a nearby veterinary clinic. It soon becomes a community's quest to reunite Terry with his beloved dog. Click here for more movie details!

Lincoln Memorial Fireworks image via: PBS

4th of July Salute to America Celebration

President Trump delivers remarks at the Fourth of July celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Will include military demonstrations and a flyover.

See this event live at 6pm/5c. on C-SPAN 1 or Fox News.

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Capital Fourth

Once again, actor John Stamos ("Full House" and "Fuller House") will be hosting this years Capitol Fourth Celebration live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., which is televised traditionally on PBS.

According to PBS, the 39th annual edition of A Capitol Fourth will feature these performers: Carole King, Broadway cast of Beautiful starring Vanessa Carlton; violinist Lindsey Stirling; plus Keala Settle; Vanessa Williams; Lee Brice; Colbie Caillat with her new band Gone West; R&B legends The O’Jays; Yolanda Adams; 2019 American Idol winner Laine Hardy; Angelica Hale from America's Got Talent; Laura Osnes; and Maelyn Jarmon (winner of The Voice, Season 16) performing the national anthem; with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.

And, the concert will pay tribute to our men and women in uniform with a special performance by the MusiCorps Wounded Warrior Band and John Stamos.

See The Capitol Fourth on PBS

Thursday July 4, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on your local PBS

(please check your local listings for times and encore showings!)

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Hosted by Derek Hough and Ciara

Performers include: Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Derek Hough, Ciara, Khalid, and Maren Morris

Check your local NBC station for time.

TCM's Patriotic Tribute

TCM will again honor the Fourth of July by airing Classic Americana Films - such as: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), The Music Man (1962), 1776 (1972), Ah, Wilderness! (1935), and more!



I pray you all have a safe and very Happy Independence Day! As we remember the great history of our country, and celebrate with family and friends, let us all pray for God to continue to bless America!

Happy Fourth of July!

Blessings to you all, Net

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"God Bless America"

by Irving Berlin

While the storm clouds gather far across the sea

Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free

Let us all be grateful for a land so fair

As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer

God bless America, land that I love

Stand behind her and guide her

Through the night with a light from above

From the mountains, to the prairies

To the oceans white with foam

God bless America

My home sweet home

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☼ Soak Up ☼ Hallmark's Summer Movie Countdown this Labor Day Weekend, Chesapeake Shores, and More!

Although there aren't any NEW Hallmark Movies this weekend on TV, this 3 day Labor Day holiday is an excellent time to relax, watch a new episode of Chesapeake Shores, binge watch the Hallmark Channel Summer Movie Countdown, or enjoy the Monk, Psych, or Murder She Wrote marathons on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! Plus, INSP has a new episode of The Cowboy Way! Details below...

☼ H I G H L I G H T S ☼

Sunday September 2, 2018:

Hallmark Channel's
Summer Nights Movie Countdown

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Over Labor Day weekend beginning Sunday September 2, 2018 at 3pm/2c. the Hallmark Channel will air a special Summer Nights Movie Countdown! The channel will be to counting down to #1 as they present their 15 best Summer Nights movies over Labor Day Weekend!

This special event will take place from Sunday afternoon at 3pm/2c. to Monday night at 10pm/9c.! That's 30 HOURS straight of Hallmark Channel Summer Movies! (even through the night!)

Hallmark Channel Summer Nights Movie Countdown

from Sunday 3pm/2c. to Monday at 10pm/9c.

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UPDATE:

Here's Hallmark Channel's Labor Day Top 15 Summer Movie Countdown:

#15- Stranded in Paradise
#14- Summer Love
#13- My Summer Prince
#12- Love at Sea
#11- Summer in the City
#10- Summer in the Vineyard
#9 - Eat, Play, Love
#8 - Summer of Dreams
#7 - Sun, Sand, and Romance
#6 - Love on Safari
#5 - Love at the Shore
#4 - Pearl in Paradise
#3 - A Summer to Remember
#2 - Summer Villa
#1 - Season for Love


Share your FAVORITE 2018 "Summer Nights" Movie - HERE!



Also - Sunday September 2, 2018:

Join the ride with...

The Cowboy Way

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The Cowboy Way Season 4 - Episode 2:
via INSP: It’s back to basics on The Cowboy Way as the guys work to rotate cattle off a lightning-struck field to fresh grass, but the routine wrangle suddenly heads south as the herd scatters, jumping and taking down part of a fence. Kaley wonders about finances and if she should find work, while Bubba invests in a starter herd for daughter Andie’s Cowgirl College Fund. Jaclyn rushes to prepare for Matthew’s 4th birthday party and anxiously waits for news after a job interview. Booger’s parents have a special birthday surprise for Matthew. As the Cattlemen’s Association Ambassador, Cody gets a call from a local farmer and meets their autistic son Tristan. Misty gives Cody an idea how to share the cowboy way lifestyle with this special boy.

Watch The Cowboy Way
Sunday September 2, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on INSP


More - Sunday September 2, 2018:

Come home Sunday night to...

Chesapeake Shores

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Chesapeake Shores Season 3 - Episode 5:

"Love Eventually" - The paparazzi attention from Trace’s growing fame puts a wedge between him and Abby, and the strain both hurts and inspires Trace to write a song. Megan urges Mick to repair his relationship with Connor, but their tumultuous history makes Connor reluctant to reconcile. Kevin is concerned when Sarah seeks adventure after a near-death accident at work, and notices similarities... click here to read more...

Watch a new episode of Chesapeake Shores

Sunday September 2, 2018

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

If you miss an episode from Chesapeake Shores Season 3, you can watch it via - Amazon! *Stream Here*

Hope you all have a wonderful

Labor Day Holiday Weekend...
and enjoy All the Summer Movies
once again!

There are only 8 weeks now

until Countdown to Christmas begins!

Until then... keep cool!

Blessings to You All, Net

*Click on DVD images above for more details!

Hallmark Channel's New "4th of July" Movie premieres this Weekend!

 

"Banner 4th of July"

Premieres Saturday June 29th,

with repeat airings on Sunday, June 30th, too!

 

It's a Firecracker of a Special, which stars:

Brooke White, Christian Campbell, Michael Barbuto,
and Mercedes Ruehl.

 

Plot details:

 "As the Fourth of July approaches, it is up to Desiree and her siblings to put into action a plan that will save Pinewood Hills. In order for The Banners Project to help their beloved hometown recover from hard financial times, they must put their family feud aside and find harmony both on and offstage."

 

See the Family TV Schedule

for times airing.

Visit the "Banner 4th of July" Page

for more details and images!

New Years Eve Movies for the Family!

Countdown to Midnight with these Family Movies
 with "New Years Eve" Scenes!

Holiday Inn




It Happened on 5th Avenue




A Boyfriend for Christmas




Bachelor Mother




Bundle of Joy




Remember the Night




A Kiss at Midnight

(Not available on DVD. However, it will air on the Hallmark Channel on January 4th and 5th. *see the Christmas TV Schedule)  

Hitched for the Holidays 2012 Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie
(Not available, yet, on DVD!)


After the Thin Man




Holiday Affair




Holiday Affair (only available on vhs)




While You Were Sleeping




On the 2nd Day of Christmas

      10--9--8--7--6--5--4--3--2--1--   HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!   God's Blessings to You All!

Happy Labor Day, Weekend!

To most Americans, this weekend is considered the last weekend in Summer for picnics and barbecues. And for Ladies, we are supposed to put away our white shoes. (Ugh!)  I love Summer - so saying goodbye to it isn't so easy. I always say - "As long as it's hot - it's Summer"... and trust me, here in the midwest, it's still Hot!

Plus, don't forget - after that, there is Indian Summer, too! ... And as far as my white shoes go - well, I don't think the Fashion Police will get me if I should decide to wear my Lilly Pulitzer white sandals just one more time!

Hopefully, many of you will have some time off and be able to spend the weekend and Labor Day (Monday), with Family and Friends! Isn't that red gingham picnic basket (above), just darling? If you want details about it - just click on the picture.

If you should have a rainy day, there are lots of nice Family Drama Marathons on TV this weekend.... including: The Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, Heartland, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. Actually, for big fans of The Waltons, like myself, there will be two days of Marathons - Sunday on the Hallmark Channel and Monday on INSP.

Check the Family TV Schedule for more...

Have a great Labor Day Weekend... God bless!

Mrs. Miracle

MOVIE REVIEW

Mrs. Miracle

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: December 5, 2009


CAST:

James Van Der Beek ... Seth Webster
Doris Roberts ... Mrs. Merkle / Mrs. Miracle
Erin Karpluk ... Reba Maxwell
Chelah Horsdal ... Kate Preston
Rikki Gagne ... Cathy
Peter Graham-Gaudreau ... Doug
Johannah Newmarch ... Vicki
Michael Strusievici ... Judd Webster
Almeera Jiwa ... Cindy
Valin Shinyei ... Jason Webster
Brittany-Ellen Willacy ... Clerk











PLOT:

from the Hallmark Channel:

Seth Webster is a frustrated, single father who can’t find a housekeeper to manage his overly energetic twin sons. When a seemingly magical housekeeper arrives at Christmastime, she helps Seth move on after his wife’s death and find new love that brings the family together again.

Seth Webster's heart never healed after he lost his adored wife. Now, with Christmas approaching, wild twin boys to raise alone, a home in chaos, and the latest in a long line of exasperated housekeepers quitting in disgust, Seth needs more than help to keep his family together . . . he needs a miracle.

And then a miracle arrives on his doorstep. Her name is Mrs. Merkle, but the kids call her "Mrs. Miracle"—and from the moment the warm, knowing, and very patient nanny appears, everything is different. Her sassy spirit is infectious, and it gives Seth the courage to approach Reba, a beautiful travel agent who's been hurt and betrayed, and is afraid to ever love again. Through the magic of faith—and with a little help from a children's Christmas pageant and a lot of encouragement from Mrs. Miracle—Seth and Reba might just be able to find a Christmas miracle of their very own: true love.








Movie Review:

Mrs. Miracle, starring Doris Roberts, is fun, sweet, & magical in a Mary Poppins kind of way. Mrs. Merkel, who the children call Mrs. Miracle, is a Nanny, who has come to help widowed Seth Webster with his twin boys - Judd and Jason.

Seth is still privately mourning the loss of his wife - he won't talk about her with his sons and there aren't any pictures of her in their home - yet, Mrs. Miracle finds one and shares it with the boys, who are eager to know more about their mother. This, at first, angers Seth, but he slowly starts to deal with the past - as he opens up his heart to a new love with Reba, a local travel agaent, who is also directing the boys in their Christmas School Play. Reba is also dealing with her past lost love and learning to trust, again. It's fun to see how Mrs. Miracle brings them all together!


See or Skip:

See, it's a Sweet Christmas Movie!

The Three Gifts

MOVIE REVIEW

The Three Gifts

starring Dean Cain ("The Gambler, The Girl and the Gunslinger"), Jean Louisa Kelly ("Yes, Dear"), Mimi Kennedy ("Dharma and Greg") and Reginald VelJohnson ("Family Matters").

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: December 19, 2009

CAST -

Dean Cain ... Jack Green
Jean Louisa Kelly ... Cherie Green
Mimi Kennedy ... Rita Green
Spencir Bridges ... Ray
Donovan Scott ... Santa
Dylan Sprayberry ... Mike
Reginald VelJohnson ... Rodney
Alex Zubarev ... Henry



PLOT -

from Hallmark

A holiday Hallmark Channel Original Movie about a childless couple who invite three orphans to spend Christmas with them and end up falling in love with the boys.

Because their orphanage is being renovated, three orphan boys who are known for being troublemakers temporarily move in with Jack (Cain) and Cheri (Kelly) Green over the Christmas holiday. Rita Green (Kennedy), Jack's aunt who runs the orphanage, asks the couple to take the unruly children during the renovation because they are a loving couple and she knows they will be good to the children. The Greens are unable to have children, and Jack is hesitant about becoming a father. He'd rather invent toys for the couple's toy company.

Rodney (VelJohnson), the toy shop foreman, keeps an eye on the boys who at first visit and then eventually work in the factory.

The situation is working out nicely except for one thing: Believing that one of them will be adopted by the couple, the boys are competing with each other. But they are all in for a big surprise because the couple has fallen in love with all three and are trying to figure out how to adopt all of them.

Movie Review -

This is a precious movie about 3 little orphan boys who each desperately want a family. They have bonded together at the boys home, yet they don't always get along with one another when they get a possible chance to stay with a local toymaker, Jack Green, and his wife, Cherie.

One of the boys overhears the Greens talking over possibilty that they may adopt "one" of them - so the boys tattle on one another and compete over who it will it be.

Three Gifts is a beautiful and touching story about family and adoption.

This movie is absolutely family-friendly... so it's definitely one you can all enjoy together.



See or Skip -

See... wonderful story!

An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving

MOVIE REVIEW

An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving:
a Hallmark Channel Holiday Movie.



CAST:

Jacqueline Bisset ... Isabella
Helene Joy ... Mary
Tatiana Maslany ... Tilly
Vivien Endicott-Douglas ... Prudence
Gage Munroe ... Solomon
Kristopher Turner ... Gad

PLOT:
from the Hallmark Channel-

"An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving" is the story of a young woman searching for her true path amidst a holiday season of desicions and discoveries and is based on an 1881 short story by American author and poet, Louisa May Alcott.

Disturbed by the financial strains her family has endured following the death of her father, 17 year old Tilly (Tatiana Maslany), a headstrong young woman, with a keen intellect, writes a letter to her grandmother Isabella Caldwell (Jacqueline Bisset), whom she has never met. In fact, Tilly's mother Mary (Helene Joy), has rarely spoken of her. In the letter to Isabella, Tilly pretends to be Mary, and begs for financial assistance. Mary is soon shocked to come face-to-face with her estranged, high society mother from New York. Isabella recounts the letter, which Mary immediately realizes has been written wholly out of Tilly's imagination and concern for the family.

The family reunion is far from ideal, as Mary has long resented the lack of love and moral support she received from her mother, and Isabella has not forgiven Mary for abandoning her life of privilege to marry her "vagrant" husband years earlier.

In the midst of this family drama, Tilly is torn among love and duty to her mother and siblings, a deepening romance with her boyfriend, Gad (Kristopher Turner), and the wonderfully textured life offered by her wealthy, wise grandmother. Perhaps Tilly won't have to choose. She can have it all.

Movie Review:

This is a very decent family movie.

As mentioned in the plot information above, this movie is based upon the writings of Louisa May Alcott, whose most popular work is Little Women. I am rather fond of period movies… and pioneer settings. This reminded me of a mix of Little House on the Prairie, Anne of Green Gables, and of course, Little Women.

I enjoyed the story of this sweet little family, who had recently lost their father and was trying to make it through the winter and life. The main character, Tilly, is an aspiring writer – and each new scene begins with her writing and journaling her thoughts on the events happening in her family.

It’s a beautiful story of family reconciliation as the Grandmother and Mother forgive one another of mistakes made in the past. It’s precious how the little boy is determined that they celebrate Thanksgiving no matter what… and the Grandmother asks him why it is so important, and he replies in his sweet child-like manner, “It’s how we know we’re okay.”

The family knows they won’t have much for Thanksgiving dinner, so the Mother puts more emphasis on the family sewing together a lovely Thanksgiving tablecloth. It is sweet to watch them work on it throughout the movie, and it turns out to be so beautiful – they display it proudly at the end of the movie.

Tilly becomes engaged to Gad, (their romance is so sweet!)... but is hesitant at first, at the idea of leaving her family. Their Mother becomes terribly ill and is near death. It is touching how the family cares for her… and it is a precious moment when she is able to join family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner.



See or Skip:

See, with your family!

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