Celebrate 50 Years of The Waltons with the Original Homecoming Movie on INSP! SEE HERE:

INSP invites viewers to "enjoy a season of feel-good holiday specials! One particularly exciting highlight to note is The Waltons movie The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, which INSP will air on the 50th anniversary of the original airing" - on December 19th!

Enjoy classic western shows with a Christmas theme and The Waltons Christmas Specials on INSP. I just love that they are airing the first movie that spawned the series - on the exact day it aired 50 years ago in 1971! Perhaps, you've heard there is a remake of this Waltons movie - The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, premiering this year on another network. You'll want to be sure to watch the original again on INSP to compare the two!

See INSP's complete Christmas schedule below...


INSP HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

Sunday, November 21

Daniel Boone “The Thanksgiving Story” at 12:00pm

Wednesday, November 24

The Waltons “The Thanksgiving Story” at 3:00pm

Thursday, November 25

The Homecoming: A Christmas Story at 3:00pm

Friday, November 26

Star-Studded Stampede: Black Friday Marathon at 7:00AM

(All day marathon of Wagon Train and Gunsmoke featuring notable guest stars)

Sunday, November 28

Christmas in the Smokies at 8:00pm

Monday, November 29

Cheyenne “The Angry Sky” at 5:00pm

Wagon Train “The St. Nicholas Story” at 1:00am

Thursday, December 9

Bonanza, The Lost Episodes “A Christmas Story” at 3:00am

Monday, December 13

The Waltons “The Best Christmas” at 3:00pm

Tuesday, December 14

Gunsmoke “Magnus” at 10:30am

Thursday, December 16

Cheyenne “The Angry Sky” at 7:00am

Saturday, December 18

The Young Riders “Star Light, Star Bright” at 5:00pm

Bonanza, The Lost Episodes “A Christmas Story” at 1:00am

Sunday, December 19

The Homecoming: A Christmas Story at 4:00pm

(50th anniversary of The Waltons movie)

Tuesday, December 21

The Waltons “The Best Christmas” at 3:00pm

The Waltons “The Spirit” at 4:00pm

Wednesday, December 22

The Waltons “The Children’s Carol” at 3:00pm

Thursday, December 23

The Homecoming: A Christmas Story at 3:00pm

Cheyenne “The Angry Sky” at 5:00pm

Friday, December 24

Cheyenne “The Angry Sky” at 7:00am
The Big Valley “Judgement in Heaven” at 9:00am

Gunsmoke “Magnus” at 10:00am

Gunsmoke “Magnus” at 7:30pm

Wagon Train “The St. Nicholas Story” at 1:00am

Bonanza, The Lost Episodes “ A Christmas Story” at 9:00am

Saturday, December 25

Wagon Train “The St. Nicholas Story” at 9:00am

Sunday, December 26

Daniel Boone “The Christmas Story” at 3:00am

Saturday, January 1

New Beginnings Marathon at 1:00PM

(Will feature episodes of Wagon Train and Gunsmoke-as well as the Gunsmoke movie “The Last Apache”-that highlight new beginnings for central characters)

All times in ET

Hope you enjoy seeing these Christmas themed programs and more! I've added The Waltons Holiday Specials and Christmas in the Smokies to the Christmas Schedule - see here!

Joyous Blessings! Net

The Waltons: The Complete Series on DVD:
(click on DVD covers below for more information!)

The Homecoming: A Christmas Story



The Waltons: The Complete Series



The Waltons Movie Collection: (A Wedding on Walton's Mountain / Mother's Day / A Day for Thanks / A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion / Wedding / Easter)



Waltons: Complete Collection DVD Box Set (Seasons 1-9 and Movie Collection)

Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane - a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries "Miracles of Christmas" Movie starring Alicia Witt, Colin Ferguson, Laura Leighton, and Mary McDonough 🎄

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane

Network: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Original Air Date: November 24, 2018

*Based on the book Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane by Mary McDonough. (Erin, from the television series, "The Waltons")

CAST:

Alicia Witt ... Emma
Colin Ferguson ... Morgan
Laura Leighton ... Andie
Jordan Dean ... Daniel
Mary McDonough ... Caro
Arianne Rinehart ... Rumi
Fiona Morgan Quinn ... Sophie
Owen Dammacco ... Marco
John Palladino ... Ian
Jill Larson ... Mrs. Jacobs
Blair Lewin ... Anne Marie
Jose Ramon Rosario ... Joe
Blair Busbee ... Maureen
Jack Hallett ... Rodney
Stephanie Berry ... Mary Bernadette
Debra Lord Cooke ... Grace
Claire Keane ... Young Emma
Gary Lindemann ... Cliff Reynolds
Jan Pessano ... Librarian

PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: With her parents passed, Emma returns home for one last Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane before the family home is sold. While doing an appraisal, antiques dealer Morgan discovers love letters hidden in Emma’s mother’s desk, and they’re signed with initials that aren’t her father’s. In researching the mystery man, and while enjoying holiday festivities, Emma and Morgan fall in love. But when Emma’s ex arrives, Morgan backs off. Then when he shows up at a gala with another woman, Emma is heartbroken. Misunderstandings abound during Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane, and the mystery of the love letters still must be solved.

Movie Review:

Coming...

See or Skip:

Coming...

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*images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks
Credit: ©2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Tilly Blair
in studio - Credit: ©2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Michael Larsen

TWO NEW HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES CHRISTMAS MOVIES OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED - House on Honeysuckle Lane & Return to Christmas Creek! ‏

image: Hallmark Crown Media

It's official! Entertainment Tonight has announced TWO NEW Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas Movies for the 2018 Holiday Season!

The first movie revealed was "House on Honeysuckle Lane," a project for Alicia Witt (The Mistletoe Inn, Christmas List)! (I always personally find Alicia's movies a joy to watch, as she is rather quirky & fun and full of energy, spunk, & personality!)

This movie is based on the book, House on Honeysuckle Lane by actress and writer, Mary Elizabeth McDonough. (That's Erin from the beloved television family series, The Waltons!)

Here's a description of the story, via ET: "In House on Honeysuckle Lane, Emma (Witt) returns home to celebrate Christmas for the last time with her siblings in the house they grew up in. After their parents' recent passing, the siblings reluctantly agree to sell the family home on Honeysuckle Lane, leaving Emma in charge of their belongings. While Emma’s mother’s collection is being appraised, they find a hidden surprise that takes them on a journey to discover the power of love and family during the holidays."

The House on Honeysuckle Lane

by Mary McDonough

The second Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas movie ET revealed was... "Return to Christmas Creek," starring Tori Anderson, Steven Weber, Kari Matchett and Stephen Huszar.

Here's a description of the story, via ET: "After being rejected and told that the new idea for her holiday app lacked the spirit of Christmas, young dot com CEO Amelia (Anderson) decides to return home to her Family Inn she grew up at in Christmas Creek. She is just in time for the anniversary of the Fly By Santa event that her family arranges. Her uncle (Weber) is a charter pilot who flies over the town dressed as Santa each Christmas Eve to deliver presents to under-served children in neighboring communities. Amelia was his co-pilot until her family moved away after her father and uncle had a quarrel that split the family apart. Years later, Amelia agrees to revisit the Family Inn where she heals old wounds and reconnects with the family, life and love she left behind in this festive holiday town."


These both sound like two wonderful films to add to our increasing Christmas movie lists! It's wonderful to finally see these are both official and share these details with all of you!

Alicia's movie "House on Honeysuckle Lane" sounds deeper and more emotional than the movies we are used to seeing from her. If the storyline above is any indication, tissues may be required for this one!

I love that Steven Weber (from the TV series "Wings") is playing a charter pilot in his Christmas movie, "Return to Christmas Creek." That is so apropos and suitable for him since he also portrayed a pilot on his popular 90's sitcom!

So much to look forward to!

Blessings on your day, Net

THE WALTONS Cast Members Reunite on Hallmark Channel's "Home and Family"!

It's a Reunion of The Waltons... as cast members Michael Learned (Olivia), Richard Thomas (John Boy), Judy Norton (Mary Ellen), Mary McDonough (Erin), and Kami Cotler (Elizabeth) from this popular family drama series are welcomed into the "Home and Family" home for a heartwarming visit, to reminisce and share memories on Monday, August 3, 2015 @10 AM/9c. on the Hallmark Channel.

* image credits below

via zap2it.com:
"The reunion includes Thomas baking a pie with “Home & Family” host Cristina Ferrare, Norton singing a song as tribute to the “Waltons” actors who have passed away and Cotler demonstrating a “Waltons”-era do-it-yourself craft.

Learned will also take viewers on a tour of the theater founded by Will Geer (Grandpa Walton) — the Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, Calif. — with Debbie Matenopoulos. The reunion’s opening and closing segments will be narrated by “The Waltons” creator and narrator, Earl Hamner, now 92 years old."

My thoughts...
As a long-time devoted fan of this well-loved series, I am delighted to see these 5 Walton family members come together for this special get together of sharing memories. The Home & Family show is also wonderful about emphasizing and recreating special moments from the shows they highlight - so I look forward to seeing how they give tribute to The Waltons! It would be wonderful to see them all around the dinner table, again... but, I can almost guarantee it will end with everyone saying "Goodnight"!

See the "Home and Family" Reunion of The Waltons - Monday, August 3, 2015 @10 AM/9c. on the Hallmark Channel.


UPDATE: Here are two screen-cap images from the Waltons reunion interview on Home & Family...

CLICK HERE to watch a clip of the Special on Hallmark's web-site!

The Waltons six movie reunion shows are available in one DVD set.


The Waltons Movie Collection

*Image Credits above:
The Waltons house image via: http://www.delsjourney.com
Home & Family house image via: edenmakersblog.com
The Waltons cast members image via: http://zap2it.com/2015/07/the-waltons-reuniting-hallmark-channel-home-family/
Mary McDonough image via: http://library.blog.wku.edu/2013/03/22/the-waltons-actress-mary-mcdonough-leads-workshop/

Catch The Waltons “Cast Favorites” Special Marathon

Airs April 20th, 2012 on INSP from 6 PM - 1 AM

Video Promo:

Gather around the Table for A Walton Easter

The Hallmark Channel is premiering A Walton Easter for the first time on their Network. The show will air twice on Saturday evening, March 31st, 2012. They will also air A Decade of The Waltons - a special flashback of videos from The Waltons TV series.

Video Promo - A Walton Easter:





A Walton Easter is available on DVD as part of The Waltons 6 Reunion Movies, which includes:
A Wedding on Walton's Mountain
Mother's Day on Walton's Mountain
A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
A Walton Wedding
A Walton Easter

The Waltons Reunion Show on INSP - join the family at the Table!

Catch The Waltons Reunion Show -

October 18th, 2010 on INSP.
This program airs at 7 PM est!

Repeats-

October 19th at 1 PM

and

October 22nd at 7 PM

Please Note:
This is not one of the 6 reunion movies. Instead, this Reunion show is an updated, current, interview style program - with Mary McDonough (Erin) as the hostess... interviewing The Waltons cast.

I've been listening to my Waltons Christmas CD and I truly feel like "Christmas Times a Comin and we're all going home!"

Click here for more details & video clip!

Enjoy the Show....

and when it's over....

"Goodnight" Everybody!!!

Christmas at Cadillac Jack's

MOVIE REVIEW

Christmas at Cadillac Jack's


CAST:

Joseph Campanella ... Joe Jenkins
Ruta Lee ... Rose Jenkins
Patty Cabrera ... Katie
Courtney Crook ... Gracie
Mary Beth McDonough ... Madge
Joey McIntyre ... Gary
Kevin Dobson ... Cop
Baby Evan LaSala ... Lilac
Samantha Shelton ... Billie
Talia Shire ... Peg
Larry Vanderveen ... Cliffie Slate



PLOT:

Christmas at Cadillac Jack's is an hour-long program that will be broadcast nationally during the month of December on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Hallmark Channel, and Hope Channel as well as many local affiliate stations in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda.

The premise of the story surrounds an unexpected road trip to find a long-lost daughter on Christmas Eve. Emmy winner, Joseph Campanella; stage and screen star, Ruta Lee; and Latin Grammy nominee, Patty Cabrera, star in this musical drama. Other guests include Mary McDonough, who played Erin on The Waltons; two-time Oscar nominee, Talia Shire; and actor/singer, Joey McIntyre.



Movie Review:

This is a great story of redemption, family, and love - centered around the Christmas Season. I enjoyed it very much. It was also so nice to see characters that I enjoy from other series, etc... such as Mary McDonough (Erin from The Waltons), the forever adorable Joey McIntyre (New Kids on the Block), and veteran actor Joseph Campanella (MaMa's Family, Days of Our Lives, etc) and the actress, Ruta Lee (Christmas Do-Over).


See or Skip: See!