INSP's October Cowboy Western Movie Stunts

For all of you Western Movie Fans, here's a closer look at what is airing this October on INSP...

Network Movie Premieres:
(Note: These movies are not new, but they are new to INSP. I have not previewed all of these films.)

Gunless, starring Paul Gross, Sienna Guillory, Graham Greene: A tough American gunslinger is repeatedly denied in his attempts to mount a showdown in a friendly frontier town. Can the gunfighter lay down his weapon and embrace the charms of the girl who has caught his attention?

The Glory Guys, starring James Caan, Harve Presnell, Senta Berger, Tom Tryon: At a dusty frontier outpost in the Wild West, two cavalry officers fight with the hostile native tribes while battling each other for the affections of the same woman.

Mail Order Bride, starring Daphne Zuniga, Greg Evigan, Cameron Bancroft: A sly con artist avoids being caught by quickly leaving town. She takes the place of her dying friend, who was to become a man’s mail-order bride on the rugged Western frontier. Can she fool the cowboy to think she is the girl he was expecting?

Frenchie, starring Joel McCrea, Shelley Winters: To find the men who killed her father, a New Orleans woman sells her business and heads West. She knows the identity of one of the murderers and is determined to find the other. This feisty woman demands justice and may be heading for a showdown.

Run for Cover, starring James Cagney, Ernest Borgnine, Viveca Lindfors: A determined posse is in hot pursuit of two cowboys who they think are train robbers. Can the two suspects clear their name before they are caught and punished for crimes they did not commit?

Please note: I have seen the movie "Mail Order Bride," which premiered on the Hallmark Channel in 2009. At the time I shared this review: "Mail Order Bride is more of a Steamy Romance Western... Not at all - Love Comes Softly."

If you like, you can see my full review of this movie - *here*. It is possible that INSP may edit out some content.

The movie Gunless is also rated PG-13.

Happy Trails,

Net

INSP's August and September TV Movie Schedule

This post is for all of you who love Western Movies!

Catch these exciting stories of the old west coming this August and September on INSP...


INSP's August Network Movie Premieres

The Desperate Trail, starring Sam Elliott, Linda Fiorentino, Craig Sheffer: When a marshal is tasked with escorting a convicted lady outlaw to prison, she breaks loose and takes on a crafty partner. With the marshal hot on the outlaw’s trail, the perilous chase becomes a battle of wills and wits.

Hostiles, starring Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi, Timothee Chalamet: In 1892, an army captain with a deep and painful contempt for the Cheyenne Indians is ordered by the president of the United States to escort the tribe’s dying chief and his family back to Montana, a volatile and deadly territory.

The Eagle and the Hawk, starring Rhonda Fleming, John Payne: When a Texas Ranger and a government agent team up to help a dynamic Mexican patriot fend off European opposition, they soon encounter a feisty redheaded woman with a rifle who may derail their plans.

The River’s Edge, starring Debra Paget, Ray Milland, Anthony Quinn, Harry Carey Jr.: A deadly thief, on the run with stolen cash, forces a rancher and his wife to lead him across the nearby desert into Mexico. The journey is a series of twists and turns, fueled by the fact that the rancher’s wife is the former girlfriend of the crook.

The Law and Jake Wade, starring Robert Taylor, Richard Widmark, Patricia Owens: A marshal is forced to confront his past when his old partner-in-crime escapes from prison and comes after him, wanting to know the location of loot taken while both men were outlaws in the same gang.

Gunbelt, starring George Montgomery, Tab Hunter, Jack Elam: When an outlaw escapes prison and wants to get his brother Billy to help him rob a Wells Fargo money shipment, he learns Billy has gone straight. Now, Billy must overcome old enemies and new threats as he tries to redeem himself.

The Gun and the Pulpit, starring Geoffrey Lewis, Slim Pickens, Marjoe Gortner, Estelle Parsons: The captivating tale of a smooth-talking gunslinger posing as a preacher to hide form his enemies. He ends up bringing hope to his parishioners and law-and-order to a town terrorized by crooks.

The Gun Hawk, starring Rory Calhoun, Rod Cameron, Ruta Lee: His town-drunk father was killed by outlaws. Now, a former gunslinger must break from his peaceful life, strap on his guns and confront the dark-hearted men who killed his father and want to take over the town. A crooked sheriff stands in his way.

INSP's September Network Movie Premieres:

The Redhead and the Cowboy, starring Glenn Ford, Rhonda Fleming, Edmond O’Brien: When a cowboy helps a beautiful confederate spy escape from a group of outlaws, they navigate the dangers of the open range, fall in love, and work together to uncover the truth behind a land grab scheme.

Hatfields and McCoys: Bad Blood, starring Jeff Fahey, Christian Slater, Perry King: Hard feelings over the Civil War and an incident involving a stolen pig fuel a complex web of rivalry, loyalty, betrayal, and revenge between two families. A gripping and intense portrayal of one of America’s most legendary feuds.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, starring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef: During the American Civil War, three gunslingers, a mysterious loner, a ruthless mercenary, and a Mexican outlaw engage in a treacherous quest for a buried treasure of gold.

The Cimarron Kid, starring Audie Murphy, James Best, Hugh O’Brian: After serving his time in prison, a former gang member is unjustly accused of robbing the train he was riding home. His plans for going straight are complicated when he’s forced to prove his innocence and must join his old gang to rescue a friend.

City of Bad Men, starring Dale Robertson, Jeanne Crain, Richard Boone, Lloyd Bridges: A determined woman travels to Carson City to reunite with her fiancé and finds him involved in a heated rivalry between local factions. As tensions escalate, the woman confronts the corrupt forces of the town that threaten to destroy it.

The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, starring Robert DuVall, Cliff Robertson, Luke Askew, R.G. Armstrong: In 1876, the notorious gangs of Jesse James and Cole Younger joined forces and traveled north to rob the unsuspecting bank in Northfield, Minnesota. Due to many surprising events, the outlaws’ detailed plan of theft was a disaster.

The Missing, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Cate Blanchett, Val Kilmer: In 1885 New Mexico, an aging cowboy, and his estranged daughter, must put aside their differences to rescue the daughter’s abducted child from a ruthless Apache witch doctor. A story of determination, forgiveness, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Saskatchewan, starring Alan Ladd, Shelley Winters, Hugh O’Brian: After a mounted police inspector rescues a woman who is the sole survivor of a wagon train, he turns against his greenhorn commander, taking a safer route to the U.S. border to stop invading hostile Indians. A visually stunning film!

Happy trails, Y'all!

Net

INSP SETS PREMIERE DATE FOR ORIGINAL SERIES "ELKHORN"

Press Release via INSP:

 

Critically Acclaimed Western Drama

 Depicting Theodore Roosevelt’s

 Early Life as a Cowboy

 Returns October 2nd at 9PM ET.

(Indian Land, SC – June 26, 2025) – INSP EVP of Programming, Doug Butts, today announced that the highly anticipated 2nd season of INSP’s original Western drama, ELKHORN, will premiere on Thursday, October 2nd at 9PM ET. The widely acclaimed series portrays the formative years of America’s 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, as a true Cowboy in the Dakotas.

“The first season of Elkhorn introduced audiences to a young Theodore Roosevelt.” said Craig Miller, VP of Original Programming at INSP. “Fresh from personal tragedy and political disillusionment, he sought refuge and purpose in the rugged Dakota Badlands. In season 2, our story picks up with a more seasoned Roosevelt who is no less driven but continuously plagued by mounting tensions in the territory—and within his own ranch.”

Miller continued, “as Roosevelt faces new adversaries and unresolved grief, ELKHORN deepens its exploration of the man who would become known as the cowboy president.” He added “we all know the legend, now viewers can witness the making of the man.”

Executive Producer Gary Tarpinian stated “in light of the critical reception and audience engagement the series received in season 1, we are excited and proud of how the next season provides more layers to Roosevelt’s journey. The cast are incredible to work with, embodying these historical figures with authenticity and passion. We are honored to continue telling this remarkable story.”

Shot with cinematic production values and historically inspired detail, ELKHORN positions itself at the intersection of a traditional Western and a biographical drama—blending action, frontier diplomacy, and personal transformation. Mason Beals, series lead, was awarded “Best Actor” in the Cowboys & Indians 2025 Movie & TV Awards for his portrayal of Roosevelt. Additionally, ELKHORN won “Best Western TV Series” against such august competition as Landman and Yellowstone!

The series joins INSP’s growing slate of original scripted programming aimed at audiences hungry for classic storytelling with contemporary depth, redefining the American Western for a new generation - including BLUE RIDGE (starring Johnathon Schaech, THAT THING YOU DO!), as well as the historical docudrama series, WILD WEST CHRONICLES.

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About INSP

INSP is available nationwide to more than 54M households via MVPDs including DISH (channel 259), DIRECTV (channel 364), Comcast Xfinity, Cox Communications, Charter Spectrum, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), Verizon Fios (channel 286), AT&T U-verse (channel 564) and on vMVPDs including SLING TV, Philo, Frndly TV, and FreeCast. Click here to find INSP in your area. INSP provides a trusted viewing experience with a lineup of exclusive and original series, timeless Westerns, action-filled dramas, and films focused on adventure and heroic characters.

About MorningStar Entertainment

Gary Tarpinian and Paninee Theeranuntawat created MorningStar Entertainment with the goal of producing high-quality television programing. Over the past 20 years, this Emmy Award winning Production Company has produced hundreds of hours of great Television Series and Specials for such esteemed US networks as Discovery, National Geographic, History, The CW Network, PBS, A&E, TLC, Lifetime, Travel, ESPN, Discovery Science, and many others. They have also worked with or had their programs air on such respected international networks as Channel 5 UK, RTL Germany, RAI-Italy, France 5, Antena 3 – Spain, the Australian Broadcasting Company and many others. Among MorningStar’s best known programs include the hit series I Survived!, Deadliest Warrior, Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force and Mysteries Decoded.

Be sure to look for the new season

 of Elkhorn in October!

Net

image credit: INSP

VOTE for YOUR FAVORITE FAITH and INSPIRATIONAL TV MOVIES in the *IT'S A WONDERFUL MOVIE* AWARDS! 🌟

*It's a Wonderful Movie*

is honoring TV Movies from 2024

with the Annual TV Movie Awards!

This is Poll #3! Please see the complete list of Nominees for FAITH and INSPIRATIONAL TV Movies, pictured and listed in alphabetical order below, with their movie posters. Choose which ones were your favorites, then please VOTE by taking the POLL below.

The TV movies nominated in this category showcase deeply moving, heartfelt storytelling rooted in faith, perseverance, forgiveness, redemption and hope.

Be sure to click the word VOTE - after you have checked ALL of Your Movie Favorites. (This poll is one voting process per person.)

HAPPY VOTING!

( scroll down below images to vote... )

Poll Maker

🌟 THANK YOU FOR VOTING! 🌟

This poll began on Tuesday, July 1st, and ends on Monday, July 14th.

Stay tuned for the next poll - Christmas Movies!

Blessings on your day! 

Net

INSP Announces May Movie Premieres and Stunts

For all you Western Movie fans...

INSP shared their latest round-up of May Movies...

Network Movie Premieres

A Time for Killing, starring Glenn Ford, Inger Stevens, and Harrison Ford: Confederate POWs have escaped a fort and have taken the fiancé of an officer from the fort hostage as they flee. The engaged officer from the fort leads a pursuit party, not knowing he and his men are riding straight toward a trap set by the rebels.

Fools’ Parade, starring James Stewart, George Kennedy, Kurt Russell, and Anne Baxter Tom Selleck, Jerry Reed, Morgan Fairchild and Claude Akins: In 1935, a trio of inmates are released from a West Virginia prison with hopes of opening a general store using one of the ex-cons $25,000 savings from his 40-year sentence. A corrupt prison official and crooked banker are out to spoil the dream.

The Gatling Gun, starring Robert Fuller, Guy Stockwell, Woody Strode, and Patrick Wayne: An Apache warrior chief is willing to offer gold, and even sacrifice some of his men, to get his hands on Richard J. Gatling's powerful invention. It’s up to a cavalry lieutenant, his scout, and a tough rancher to end the chief’s deadly ambition.

Welcome to Hard Times, starring Henry Fonda, Keenan Wynn, and Janice Rule: When a tiny frontier town is ruined by a brutal and deranged stranger, the mayor rallies the surviving town folk to rebuild. Soon after the town is revived, the stranger returns. This time the people of this little town are ready for him.

Happy Trails, Y'all!

Net

INSP's April 2025 Stunts and Specials Includes *Keep the Faith: Easter Sunday Event* with Dennis Quaid Film and More

INSP has released its programming for April, which includes network movie premieres and exclusives. As mentioned in the title above, the network is also celebrating Easter with a special "Keep the Faith: Easter Sunday Event" on Resurrection Sunday, April 20th.


Network Movie Premieres:

On a Wing and a Prayer, starring Dennis Quaid and Heather Graham: An amazing true story—when their pilot dies mid-flight, a father attempts to safely land the small plane and save his entire family.

A Distant Trumpet, starring Troy Donahue, Claude Akins and Suzanne Pleshette: When a West Point graduate travels to Arizona to join a cavalry outpost, he finds a fort full of unruly soldiers. He must prepare them to face a looming Apache attack, while distracted by his commanding officer’s wife.

Concrete Cowboys, starring Tom Selleck, Jerry Reed, Morgan Fairchild and Claude Akins: When two lively cowboys from Montana are set up by a crooked sheriff, they wind up on the run. After arriving in Nashville, the two open a detective agency together and are soon hired to prevent the kidnapping of a country singer.

Count Three and Pray, starring Van Heflin, Joanne Woodward and Raymond Burr: A Civil War veteran, with a salty reputation, returns to his troubled town a changed man. While many test his new faith, he struggles to remain a man of peace and dedicates himself to rebuilding a local church and deal with the local single ladies.

The Command, starring Guy Madison, James Whitmore and Joan Weldon: A refined Army doctor must learn to kill instead of healing. When the leader cavalry unit is killed by Indians, the doctor is obligated to take command and lead his men as they guard a wagon train on a desperate journey through Indian territory.

Tomahawk, starring Van Heflin, Yvonne De Carlo and Rock Hudson: As the Army builds a road and a fort on territory given to the Sioux by a treaty, a legendary mountaineer and advocate for Native Americans arrives to fight for the territorial rights of the Sioux. His actions lead to a conflict with the cavalry.


Network Exclusive:

Far Haven, starring Bailey Chase, Amanda Righetti, Bruce Boxleitner, Nancy Stafford and A Martinez: In 1887, Hunter Braddock moves back to Far Haven, Arizona to start over with his two young children, but when his father-in-law is brutally attacked he must take on the corrupt forces strangling the town in order to protect what he loves most.

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On a Wing and a Prayer became available to stream on Amazon Prime in April, 2023. The film also stars Jesse Metcalfe (A Country Wedding, Chesapeake Shores, Harmony from the Heart).

This marks the cable network debut of On a Wing and a Prayer on INSP.




Movie Reviews for On a Wing and a Prayer:

✈ I watched "On A Wing and A Prayer" yesterday, and I will say it was entertaining and kept me watching, but I had to fast forward a lot of scenes. Sadly, a lot of it disturbed me. There were multiple bar/alcohol drinking and bar singer scenes, the wife who was a believer dressed kinda sleazy. The daughters as well. -Concerning the revealing outfits.. I know we see this in our secular chic flicks, but I expected better for a Christian film. Also, the character that Jesse Metcalfe played, he and his girlfriend friend were living together, not married, even after the end, in the epilogue. This was a no for me. Hollywood's version of a Christian movie. Too immoral. I wouldn't feel comfortable showing this to my younger siblings or friends. Sad, I was hoping this would be a good one. ~Abigail

✈ On a Wing and a Prayer – I decided to try this movie, which is marketed as a faith-based film, since it was still available to watch free with my Amazon Prime. In my opinion, there are some intense scenes, some brief language, and casual drinking, which I feel is better suited for a mature audience. The one quick scene I must strongly caution is when Dan, a supporting cast member, drinks too much and meets a woman at a bar. They are very flirtatious with one another, and we are made aware that they leave together, but that’s it. The point of showing this is because this character is typically irresponsible, and the next day, he has one of the biggest missions of his life. I thought Dennis Quaid’s performance as the loving husband and father Doug White was excellent, especially when he had to take over flying the plane with his wife and two daughters on board when the pilot perished mid-flight. Due to other circumstances in his life, Doug was seriously questioning his faith in God. Jesse Metcalfe’s character, Kari Sorenson, is a real-life pilot and flight instructor who is coping with the grief of losing his family previously in a plane crash. Kari is suddenly tasked with trying to help Doug land the plane through a storm and what seems like insurmountable odds. This film has a powerful message about trusting and leaning on God through all situations in our lives and allowing God to use our weaknesses for His Glory. Overall, the meaning behind this film was very encouraging and inspirational. I also enjoyed the music that was chosen near the end, including the “Hallelujah” song and the beautiful old hymn “I’ll Fly Away,” which was sung by Dennis Quaid. I would recommend this film only for a mature audience who enjoys action-adventure. ~Net




Movie Reviews for Far Haven:

🌟 I happened upon this movie late last fall when it was on the Cowboy Channel, which we get as part of our paid-for Friendly TV app. I am not a western-type fan, but from the ads I’d seen for it, it looked like a truly wholesome movie and I knew some of the stars in it from other shows, so was really interested to see what it would be like. Well, I LOVED it. As a Christian myself, it had me sit up and take notice immediately when the main character is quoting some scriptures at the very start of the movie. Very cool! I highly recommend your readers to watch this movie whenever they get a chance. It’s so worth it! And wonderful to fully support movies these days that not only truly wholesome, celebrating high morals and character, but are also well made like this one. ~Anonymous

🌟 I Loved Far Haven, watched overnight on my phone at the Hospital with my patient.

I certainly hope Insp. Channel plans on making it a Series?

Great cast, need more
Bruce❤️
A. Martinez❤️
Nancy, Amanda, Jesse, Drew, Martin, etc.
Loved the kids.
I remember Bailey from a sweet Christmas movie, Shoelaces for Christmas!!

The fact that Hunter((Bailey) kept quoting Scripture from the Bible🙏🙏 was so refreshing and uplifting.

May God shower blessings on each of You🙏🙏 ~Kathy❤Texas

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Well, I hope this information and these reviews help you decide what you'd like to watch this April on INSP!

Blessings to you all,

Net

"Wild West Chronicles" Gets Season 5 Greenlight

I have some fantastic news from my friends at INSP...

All of you history buffs will love this! The “Wild West Chronicles” has been renewed for a 5th season. Get all of the details below.


INSP PRESS RELEASE:

 

“Wild West Chronicles” 

Season 5 Greenlit

Production to Begin 

This Month

(Indian Land, SC - March 5, 2025) – INSP TV network is pleased to announce that the acclaimed series Wild West Chronicles has been greenlit for a fifth season. The announcement comes from Craig Miller, Executive Producer for the series and VP of Original Programming for INSP. “INSP viewers love unique twists on classic tales of the Old West, as well as new stories on little-known characters and places,” said Miller. “We are doing just that in Season 5 of Wild West Chronicles, which features episodes on well-known historical figures like Jesse James and Heck Thomas, along with episodes on lesser-known characters like Cattle Annie and Little Britches. As always, the real stories are wilder than you ever imagined.”

About Wild West Chronicles: Once a feared gunslinger and sheriff, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his badge for a pen and becomes a newspaperman. He travels the untamed frontier on a quest to chronicle the notorious tales of the Wild West and bring them to life.

The series, which stars Jack Elliott as Bat Masterson, engages audiences with its unique take on pivotal figures and events of the American West. Stay tuned for more updates as production progresses.

Wild West Chronicles is produced for INSP by MorningStar Entertainment, with Executive Producers Gary Tarpinian, Paninee Theeranuntawat, and Craig Miller from INSP.

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About INSP

INSP is available nationwide to more than 40M households via MVPDs including DISH (channel 259), DIRECTV (channel 364), Comcast Xfinity, Cox Communications, Charter Spectrum, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), Verizon Fios (channel 286), AT&T U-verse (channel 564) and on vMVPDs including SLING TV, Philo, Frndly TV, Vidgo and FreeCast. Click here to find INSP in your area. INSP provides a trusted viewing experience with a lineup of exclusive and original series, timeless Westerns, action-filled dramas, and films focused on adventure and heroic characters.

About MorningStar Entertainment

Gary Tarpinian and Paninee Theeranuntawat created MorningStar Entertainment with the goal of producing high-quality Television Programming. Over the past 20 years, this Emmy Award-winning Production Company has produced hundreds of hours of great Television Series and Specials for such esteemed US networks as Discovery, National Geographic, History, The CW Network, PBS, A&E, TLC, Lifetime, Travel, ESPN, Discovery Science, and many others. They have also worked with or had their programs air on such respected international networks as Channel 5 UK, RTL Germany, RAI-Italy, France 5, Antena 3 – Spain, the Australian Broadcasting Company and many others. Among MorningStar’s best known programs include the hit series I Survived!, Deadliest Warrior, Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force and Mysteries Decoded and Wild West Chronicles.

FOUR Well-Known Hallmark & Great American Family Actors Join "Blue Ridge: The Series"

The cast of Blue Ridge: The Series is currently filming season 2, which will include the return of regular cast members: Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, Taegen Burns, Tom Proctor, Avianna Mynhier, Greg Perrow, A Martinez, and more.

Plus, this upcoming season of Blue Ridge: The Series will have some special guest stars you are sure to recognize from various TV movies...

Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler with Sarah Drew and Johnathon Schaech
image via: Gary Wheeler

Sarah Drew

Actress Sarah Drew has starred in the Hallmark movies, Christmas in Vienna, One Summer, Guiding Emily, and Branching Out.

She also starred in the faith-based comedy film, Mom's Night Out, the Lifetime movie, Christmas Pen Pals, the Great American Pure Flix streaming movie, Birthright Outlaw, the Hallmark+ streaming series, Mistetoe Murders, and many more!

Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler with Eric Close and Johnathon Schaech
image via: Gary Wheeler

Eric Close

Actor Eric Close is well-known for a number of faith-based and TV movies, including INSP's Legal Action, Hallmark's Follow the Stars Home, Christmas in the Air, A Christmas Love Story, Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday, and To Have and To Holiday.

Eric has also starred in the Great American Pure Flix films The Mulligan and Average Joe.

Jesse Hutch with Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler
image via: Gary Wheeler

Jesse Hutch

Actor Jesse Hutch has starred in many TV rom-coms and Christmas movies for Hallmark, UPtv, Lifetime, and Great American Family.

His acting credits include Let it Snow, Harvest Moon, How to Fall in Love, My Boyfriends' Dogs, and Christmas in Toyland for Hallmark, My Birthday Romance and Love on the Road for UPtv, Becoming Santa and A Very Vintage Christmas for Lifetime, B&B Merry, A Christmas Blessing, Christmas Under the Northern Lights, A Little Women's Christmas, and For the Love of Chocolate for Great American Family and many more.

Jesse is also currently starring in Homestead: The Series.

Kristoffer Polaha with Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler
image via: Gary Wheeler

Kristoffer Polaha

Kristoffer Polaha is well known for a number of Hallmark movies, most notably are A Biltmore Christmas, Mystery 101, A Dickens of a Holiday, Double Holiday, Small Town Christmas, Pearl in Paradise, Rocky Mountain Christmas, Hearts of Christmas, The Christmas Quest, and more.

He also starred in the faith-based, inspirational films Run the Race and Where Hope Grows.

Kristoffer is currently wearing multiple hats as an actor, producer, and director for the 2025 film Mimics, where he not only stars but also takes the helm behind the camera.



Cast pictures on & off the set of Blue Ridge: The Series...

"Blue Ridge: The Series" cast
image via: Kevin Lawson

"Blue Ridge: The Series" cast & crew
image via: Kristoffer Polaha

A Martinez, Johnathon Schaech, Melissa Ordway Gaston, Kristoffer Polaha, and Jesse Hutch
image via: Melissa Ordway Gaston

Actress Sarah Lancaster, who is an original cast member of Blue Ridge: The Series, is also widely known from her TV movies, Christmas in the Smokies (INSP), Love Finds You in Sugarcreek and Christmas on Holly Lane (UPtv), 'Tis the Season for Love, Along Came a Nanny, and Looking for Mr. Right (Hallmark).

Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, and Bruce Boxleitner
image via: Bruce Boxleitner

Actor Bruce Boxleitner (Christmas Under the Northern Lights, Matchmaker Mysteries, Holiday Date, Wedding Bells, Cedar Cove) was one of the guest stars in the first season; he will also be returning for season 2.

The premiere date for season 2 of Blue Ridge: The Series hasn't been revealed yet.

Last year, season 1 began on the streaming service Western Bound, and a few months later, Blue Ridge: The Series made its way to INSP.

As mentioned in an earlier press release, Blue Ridge: The Series season 2 is set to debut on Western Bound, as well.

Stay tuned for further details on "Blue Ridge: The Series."

Blessings on your day!

Net

INSP's March 2025 Programming Will Rope You In...

image courtesy: INSP

For all of you who enjoy Westerns and stories of the American Frontier with patriotic spirit, I wanted to include the programming highlights coming up this March on INSP. (see below)

The INSP channel is also known for great movies and series, such as Christmas in the Smokies, County Line, Far Haven, The Legend of 5 Mile Cave, Blue Ridge, and many more.


INSP's March Schedule:

These four classic films are new to INSP...

Network Movie Premieres:

Bite the Bullet, starring Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, James Coburn, and Ben Johnson: In 1908, a Western newspaper sponsors a tough cross-country horse race, attracting a colorful crew of ambitious contestants willing to endure 700 miles of unforgiving desert and rugged terrain. Who has the grit and the horsepower to win?

Taggart, starring Dan Duryea and Tony Young: When a stampede, planned by a rancher, kills a settler's parents, he seeks justice. The settler wins in a fair gunfight, but now faces revenge from the dead rancher's father. With killers on his trail, the settler flees into hostile Apache territory.

The Second Time Around, starring Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, and Thelma Ritter: In the early 1900s, a widow and her children head West. What they find is an untamed Arizona town, filled with rough characters. The widow quickly strives to clean things up, winning the praise of many and the affections of two very different men.

Vengeance Valley, starring Burt Lancaster and Joanne Dru: A Colorado rancher contends with his two sons, one biological and the other adopted, who are fighting over control of the massive family property. Which brother will come out on top in this family battle for cash and cattle?


I hope many of you will enjoy the Western films this March on INSP.

Happy trails,

Net

INSP’s Breakthrough Series ELKHORN Greenlit for a 2nd Season

Press Release via INSP:

INSP’s Breakthrough Series ELKHORN

Greenlit for a 2nd Season

[Indian Land, SC – October 28, 2024] – Western themed general entertainment network INSP today announced that the highly acclaimed series ELKHORN has officially been greenlit for a second season. The new season is expected to premiere on INSP in the fall of 2025. The announcement comes from Craig Miller, VP of Original Programming for INSP and an Executive Producer for the series.

ELKHORN, a scripted period drama inspired by true events, brings to life the dramatic story of young Theodore Roosevelt (played by Mason Beals), who abruptly leaves his promising political career in New York for the unforgiving Dakota Badlands. There, he carves out the sprawling Elkhorn Ranch and transforms himself into a cowboy and a cattleman.

“When we left Theodore Roosevelt at the end of season one, the future president had somehow managed to establish Elkhorn as a formidable ranch while still reeling from the deaths of his wife and mother,” said Miller. “In season two, Roosevelt finds enemies at every turn as he struggles to keep the ranch afloat.”

In ELKHORN season 2, Roosevelt and his fellow ranchers must defend themselves against the men of the Chicago Beef Trust, who embark on a campaign of sabotage and violence to protect their stronghold on the local cattle market.

Roosevelt continues his power struggle with the enigmatic town founders, the Marquis de Morés and his wife, Medora, who reign over the townsfolk with threats, intimidation, and hired guns.

Amid this turmoil, Roosevelt also learns to navigate the cramped quarters of the Elkhorn cabin with the wives of his partners, Bill Sewall and Wilmot Dow. Though Roosevelt agreed to let the men bring their wives when they returned from Maine, the women’s presence is clearly unnerving for the recently widowed Roosevelt, who moved to the Badlands to escape the painful memory of his own wife's death.

The series is produced for INSP by MorningStar Entertainment, with Executive Producers Gary Tarpinian and Paninee Theeranuntawat, along with Craig Miller from INSP.

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About INSP

INSP is available nationwide to more than 44M households via MVPDs including DISH (channel 259), DIRECTV (channel 364), Comcast Xfinity, Cox Communications, Charter Spectrum, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), Verizon Fios (channel 286), AT&T U-verse (channel 564) and on vMVPDs including SLING TV, Philo, Frndly TV, Vidgo and FreeCast. Click here to find INSP in your area. INSP provides a trusted viewing experience with a lineup of exclusive and original series, timeless Westerns, action-filled dramas, and films focused on adventure and heroic characters.

About MorningStar Entertainment

Gary Tarpinian and Paninee Theeranuntawat created MorningStar Entertainment with the goal of producing high-quality Television Programming. Over the past 20 years, this Emmy Award-winning Production Company has produced hundreds of hours of great Television Series and Specials for such esteemed US networks as Discovery, National Geographic, History, The CW Network, PBS, A&E, TLC, Lifetime, Travel, ESPN, Discovery Science, and many others. They have also worked with or had their programs air on such respected international networks as Channel 5 UK, RTL Germany, RAI-Italy, France 5, Antena 3 – Spain, the Australian Broadcasting Company and many others. Among MorningStar’s best known programs include the hit series I Survived!, Deadliest Warrior, Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force and Mysteries Decoded and Wild West Chronicles.


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I hope many of you enjoyed this news on this historical series that follows the life of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Stay tuned for more news,
Net

"Wild West Chronicles" Season 4 Returns To INSP

On Wednesday nights, beginning September 4th, 2024, the "Wild West Chronicles" series returns to INSP.

Episode 1 details via INSP:

“Bat Masterson Leaves the West”

Bat Embarks on a Path Away from Dodge City in the Season 4 Premiere of Wild West Chronicles

Starring JACK ELLIOTT as BAT MASTERSON

When/Where: Episode 401, “Bat Masterson Leaves the West,” will premiere on INSP on Wednesday, September 4th at 10PM ET.

About the Episode: After leaving Dodge City, Bat Masterson takes a job as manager of Denver's Palace Theatre. There he falls in love with Emma Walter, a jugging virtuoso known as the Queen of Clubs, and begins to question his life as a gunslinger.

About Wild West Chronicles Season 4: Once a feared gunslinger and lawman, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his sheriff's badge for a pen to chase stories instead of outlaws. On a quest to separate truth from fiction, Masterson travels the frontier to chronicle some of the Old West's most memorable stories: a school-teacher-turned-sheriff must face down the last surviving members of the Wild Bunch; a trailblazing female deputy captures two dangerous criminals without using a gun; legendary U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves must arrest his own son for murder; and more.

Future new episodes from Season 4 of INSP's series, "Wild West Chronicles," will air on Wednesday nights.

I hope you'll enjoy returning to the Old West with this historical docudrama series.

Net

Happy LABOR DAY Weekend! Catch NEW MOVIES "Divine Influencer" and "Head Over Heels" and CLASSICS, including "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and More - SEE HERE:

Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone, as we transition from August to September!

Whether you're on vacation, have special plans, or spending time at home, I hope you all find some time to unwind a little and relax over this holiday weekend.

If you're enjoying some downtime, I've noted below Two New Movie Premieres on Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel, Marathons, and More airing on this 3-Day Labor Day Weekend, including two special airings of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and the season one finale of "Blue Ridge: The Series"!

See all of the details below...


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Saturday, August 31, 2024:

Divine Influencer

Storyline: When an entitled influencer loses everything, she must humbly trust God to understand what the meaning of true influence is. Desperate, she takes a job at a homeless shelter only so she has a place to lay her head and quickly realizes the joy and purpose that comes from serving others.

Divine Influencer

Premieres Saturday, August 31, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Review:

🌟 Divine Influencer – (streamed through Great American Pure Flix)

At first, the main girl, Olivia ‘Liv’ Golden (portrayed by Actress, Lara Silva), is rather conceited and self-centered as a social media influencer, but when she loses her apartment and ends up working and living at the local homeless shelter – we begin to see the incredible influence this has on her life as she opens up to caring for others and discovers a renewed sense of faith.

Overall, the entire cast is spectacular and the production quality is excellent. It was also nice to see Jesse Metcalfe have a role in this, as well, in the supporting cast.

This inspirational, family-friendly movie is heartfelt, humorous, and uplifting! ~Net



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Saturday, August 31, 2024:

Head Over Heels

Storyline: A suburban girl at heart, Addison (Dalton), is off to prove herself in the world of high-end fashion footwear when she lands a life-changing internship at an Upper East Side studio leading up to the star-studded New York Fashion Week. Addison is determined to hold onto her integrity and her family values while struggling to balance it all and forge a path to success and romance, although she may fall head over heels while trying to make her dreams come true.

Head Over Heels

Premieres Saturday, August 31, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, September 1, 2024:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season Finale

Storyline: Justin's world is rocked when his ex-wife and daughter are held hostage at the Blue Ridge police station by an angry army veteran. Desperate to keep his family safe, Justin surrenders his gun and locks himself in with the hostages.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season Finale

Airs Sunday, September 1, 2024

at 9pm/8c. on INSP

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Programming Notes:

Great American Family:

Saturday's highlights - Passport to Love, An Autumn Romance, Prescription for Love, Divine Influencer, Mr. Manhattan

Sunday's highlights - The Winter Palace, A Royal Seaside Romance, Swing into Romance, Divine Influencer

Monday - Columbo marathon

Hallmark Channel:

The Hallmark Channel will begin September with a “Fan Favorites Movie Marathon” on Sunday and Monday.

Sunday's highlights - A Country Wedding, Winter Love Story, The Perfect Catch, Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made, The Color of Rain

Monday's highlights - All of My Heart, Loves Takes Flight, Winter Castle, It Was Always You, Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters




"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" will have two special airings on the Hallmark Channel over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend!

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made"
Airs: Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 8/7c

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters"
Airs: Monday, Labor Day, September 2, 2024 at 9/8c




Hallmark Mystery:

Saturday - Curious Caterer Mysteries Movie Marathon and Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement encore

Sunday- Crossword Mysteries Movie Marathon

Monday - Psych Marathon




UPtv:

Saturday - Love's Sweet Recipe, Soldiers's Love Story, Love on Trend, Love Stories in Sunflower Valley, Love by Accident

Sunday- Love's Match, Brimming with Love, A Kiss at Midnight

Monday - Reba Marathon


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Even though Labor Day weekend is usually considered the last hurrah of Summer, technically, Summer doesn't officially end this year until September 22nd. So... whether you're trying to soak up the rest of Summer as long as you can or you're ready to transition into Fall, September is the perfect time to do both!

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new Hallmark movie, Head Over Heels. If you'd like to post a review on whether this film is family-friendly, please share in comments below.

Caution: The season one finale of "Blue Ridge: The Series" contains violence and intense situations that are unsuitable for young children. The series is known for the justice and redemption of its characters and moral values; however, this episode is better suited for a mature audience. In case you haven't heard, season 2 of "Blue Ridge: The Series" is coming next year! (see details here)

Recommend: I've seen Great American Family's new movie, Divine Influencer, and having thoroughly enjoyed this humorous and inspiring story, I highly recommend it. Please see my movie review above for my complete take on this film. This movie is ideal for the entire family!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Blessings to You All!

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

Come to me,

all who labor and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest."

—Matthew 11:28

"Blue Ridge: The Series" Renewed For Season 2 - See Cast Members Returning Here:

Exciting news for all of you Blue Ridge: The Series fans, like my family and me!

Season 2 of Blue Ridge: The Series will be on its way in 2025!

The press release below provides details on the new season, plus below the statement, see a new special promo tease from the Blue Ridge cast and an interview with Blue Ridge's star, Johnathon Schaech, who portrays Sheriff Justin Wise.

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Press Release via Imagicomm Entertainment:

"Blue Ridge: The Series"

Renewed

for Highly Anticipated

Second Season

(August 29, 2024 – Indian Land, SC) – Following the extremely successful debut of Blue Ridge: The Series, a second season has been ordered. The announcement comes from Jonathan Collins, General Manager of Imagicomm Entertainment.

“Blue Ridge quickly became a fan favorite during the first few episodes,” said Collins. “The response from viewers has been very encouraging and audiences have embraced the stories, the cast, and the lineup of popular guest stars. We are thrilled to announce the renewal.”

About Blue Ridge: The Series

Sheriff Justin Wise and his two deputies fight to protect the small Appalachian town of Blue Ridge from the forces trying to rip it apart. Longstanding feuds, disgruntled criminals, unruly travelers, and cold-blooded murderers wreak havoc - threatening the safety of the citizens Justin has promised to protect. Based on the 2020 film of the same name, Blue Ridge breaks the mold of traditional procedural dramas, bringing action, heroism, and heart to every investigation.

Season 2 of Blue Ridge: The Series will premiere in 2025 on Western Bound, formerly Cowboy Way channel. The rebranded FAST channel officially launches September 3rd at www.WesternBound.com.

About Western Bound

With a blend of contemporary and classic storytelling and lifestyles, Western Bound is the only free streaming network that captures the essence and textures of both the modern and classic Western genre. Brave and heroic characters depict the drama, action, adventure, law and order, justice, and resilience of the Western frontier. Viewers enjoy original Western and Americana content from Top Ten Cable Network INSP including series like: Into the Wild Frontier, Wild West Chronicles, Elkhorn, and Ultimate Cowboy Showdown; timeless classic Western series and movie favorites such as: The Rifleman, Cheyenne, and McLintock!; plus exclusive Western movie premieres including, The Warrant: Breaker’s Law, Far Haven and action packed modern crime dramas like, Blue Ridge.

Casting information and premiere date will soon be announced.

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About Imagicomm Entertainment

Imagicomm Entertainment is a distribution company focusing on films and television series with content ranging from action and adventure to drama and family holiday celebration. Each project embodies an unparalleled commitment to strong storytelling, memorable characters, and high production values. Imagicomm Entertainment distributes content globally through popular streaming services such as Prime Video, Netflix and Vudu, as well as through DVDs from major retailers, and on traditional television outlets.

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This is a Special Video Announcement from the "Blue Ridge: The Series" cast: Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, Taegen Burns, Tom Proctor, Avianna Mynhier, and Greg Perrow.

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In this video clip below, Johnathon Schaech talks with Good Morning America about the Season 1 finale this weekend on INSP and Season 2 of "Blue Ridge: The Series" coming next year...
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I hope you all enjoyed this news! I'll have more details later for season 2 episodes and when the new season will premiere, so stay tuned.

Life is an adventure... make it a great day, everyone!

Blessings,

Net