New Poster Reveal for "Crossroad Springs" - Coming to Great American Family

The all-new poster for the new original series, "Crossroad Springs," has been released via Great American Media.

The poster features the characters who will portray the Hamilton family and their distrustful neighbor...

*Jonathan Stoddard portrays Preacher James Hamilton
*Emily Alatalo portrays James' sister, Dr. Janet Hamilton
*Shaun Johnston portrays their father, Willis Hamilton
*Kate Drummond portrays Aunt Amy
*Jesse Hutch portrays the neighbor, Daniel Newman

Also starring in the series are: Brittany Underwood, Jon McLaren, Erin Agostino, and Franco Lo Presti.

Plot description via GAF: "'Crossroad Springs' follows siblings James (Jonathan Stoddard), a Chicago pastor, & Janet (Emily Alatalo), a local ER doctor, who return home to help save their struggling family ranch. Alongside their aging father (Shaun Johnston) & Aunt Amy (Kate Drummond), they face financial strain & a long-standing feud with a neighboring farm run by Daniel Newman (Jesse Hutch). As James adjusts to ranch life, he notices the lack of worship spaces & starts a cowboy church—bringing faith, family, and rural life together under open skies."

I noticed the poster says under the title "SEASON 1". That's interesting, isn't it? Does that imply that there are already plans for a season 2? It does make one think that could be the case, but of course, we'll have to wait and see.

What are your thoughts on this poster and the upcoming series? Please share in the comments below.

Look for "Crossroad Springs" to begin airing episode 1 Saturday, August 30th at 8pm/7c. (If you're a PureFlix streaming subscriber, episodes start Thursday, August 28th.)

Have a great weekend,

Net

🚨TV ALERT🚨 - "County Rescue" Premieres Tonight on Great American Family 🎬 SEE HERE:

Alert all of your family and friends to tune in for the first episode of "County Rescue" TONIGHT, Monday, February 26th, on Great American Family at 8pm/7c.!


Episode 1 ∙ Pilot

Dani (Julia Reilly) answers a personal calling to become an EMT at County Rescue where she meets Tim (Riley Hough) who is also a new probationary. The pair meet Chief Scotty (Tim Perez-Ross) who lets them know unexpected budget cuts will only allow him to hire one new EMT and that he will make his decision at the end of the probationary period. The only other wrinkle is the Fire Chief’s son, Griffin (Keller Fornes) is also a contender for the open job and is confident he will be the hire. At home, Dani seeks support from her family who have some skepticism she will stick with her calling.

We can expect to see plenty of emotion, faith, and heart in this series that focuses on the selfless act of caring for others.

I received an invitation to see the early screening of County Rescue, but unfortunately, I was not able to attend.

However, I did want to share some reviews from viewers who did attend the early digital screening...


EARLY REVIEWS for COUNTY RESCUE:

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"I thoroughly enjoyed watching the sneak peek last night. #CountyRescue is a winner right out of the gate!" ~Beth P.

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"The virtual screening of #countyrescue was so fun! I hope @GAfamilyTV can plan more events like this in the future. I know I am going to love this series after watching episode 1. Great acting-exciting storylines-and faith based!! #greatamericanfamily just keeps getting better!" ~blessedgigi23

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"Infused with camaraderie, peppered with humor, and connected with a throughline of good intentions, "CR" has all the makings of a hit with its chemistry-linked stellar ensemble players at its helm bringing to life well-meaning scripts. GAM/GAF should be commended for bringing such wholesome faith-based, #family-friendly programming (of modern times, unlike that of Hallmark Channel's popular tame, faith-like yesteryear period series "When Calls the Heart") to screens." (See full review here) ~Chris Buono

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"I was able to watch the screening of the 1st episode of #CountyRescue tonight. When it premieres, BE SURE TO WATCH IT! Great ensemble cast, heart pounding scenes, emotional & 100% faith-filled! I’m looking forward to the entire 1st season & already hoping for a 2nd!" 🐱💗🎬 ~CattLovesMovies

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Please be sure to share your review of this first episode in comments below.

Enjoy the premiere!

Net

County Rescue - Great American Family's First TV Series [Season 1 Episode Details]

Details below from Great American Media Press Release:

NEW YORK, NY – February 13, 2024 – Great American Media proudly announces its first Original Series, “County Rescue,” the much-anticipated faith and family action drama about EMTs and paramedics in personal and professional extremes, will make its worldwide debut on the company’s streaming platform, Great American Pure Flix beginning Friday, February 23 and feature new episodes every Friday for the series’ first season of five episodes.

Great American Family, the company’s premiere flagship linear network premieres episode one on Monday, February 26 (8 p.m. ET/PT), and will premiere a new episode every Monday for the five-week first season run. “County Rescue” tells the story of one EMT unit whose medical team saves lives while guiding themselves and each other through journeys of love, hope and faith.

The series features a remarkable ensemble cast led by Julia Reilly and Riley Hough alongside co-stars Percy Bell, Kristin Wollett, Brett Varvel, Stacey Patino, Tim Ross, Keller Fornes, Angel Luis, and Curtia Torbert. Music star Colton Dixon also guest stars.

“County Rescue’ is an inspirational, scripted series with a terrific ensemble cast that showcases the remarkable work of EMTs and first responders and the challenges they face daily. These are the everyday heroes who make communities across America great,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “The series is about discovering oneself and who we are each meant to be while working alongside those who care about us. ‘County Rescue’ is an exemplary family friendly series, and we are extremely proud and excited to bring the quality, series every member of the family can watch together,” Abbott concluded.


County Rescue -Season One

Premiere Date: February 26, 2024

TV Network: Great American Family

Series details: In “County Rescue,” Dani (Reilly) and the other EMTs in training are courageous, everyday heroes. But with only one opening for three trainees, Dani’s faith in herself is tested each and every call. Dani believes her calling is to save lives. Now, she has to prove it.

Season One - Episode Details:

Episode 1 ∙ Pilot

Dani (Reilly) answers a personal calling to become an EMT at County Rescue where she meets Tim (Hough) who is also a new probationary. The pair meet Chief Scotty (Perez-Ross) who lets them know unexpected budget cuts will only allow him to hire one new EMT and that he will makes his decision at the end of the probationary period. The only other wrinkle is the Fire Chief’s son, Griffin (Fornes) is also a contender for the open job and is confident he will be the hire. At home, Dani seeks support from her family who have some skepticism she will stick with her calling.


Episode 2 ∙ Fall By Myself

Dani (Reilly) gets to know both other probationary EMTs and ends up making a grave mistake on her first shift. Tim (Hough) and Dani are committed to outworking Griffin (Fornes) so he will not get the job. After Dani gets to know Griffin better, her feelings toward him begin to change and he invites her to do something after work so they can get to know each other better. Duke (Bell) begins having nightmares and is keeping secrets about abusing alcohol at work while Marcos (Luis) tries to reassure Duke’s wife. No one on the team knows Chief Scotty is keeping a secret leaderboard to keep track of which rookie is in the lead for the open job.


Episode 3 ∙ Holding Out for a Hero

Dani (Reilly) accompanies Griffin (Fornes) to a club though she tells him she doesn’t want to get involved romantically due to the team’s rule of dating within the unit. Tim (Hough) finds out and wants to confront Dani and ends up finding her kissing Griffin instead. Duke’s (Bell) life is still spinning as he battles his PTSD and Tiffany (Tobert) finds a flask in his work duffel bag while doing laundry. Worried, Tiffany calls Marcos (Luis) for help. Andy (Brett Varvel) and Tim work a Colton Dixon concert that ends up having Tim be in the right place at the right time to be a hometown hero.


Episode 4 ∙ Stuck Between a Hero and a Griffin

Andy (Varvel) sees Marcos (Luis) in the parking lot outside the station and makes a serious accusation believing Marcos is seeing Tiffany (Torbert). Duke’s (Bell) drinking problems worsen and Tiffany decides to take the kids to her mom’s. Dani (Reilly) accidentally finds Chief Scotty’s (Perez-Ross) secret leaderboard tracking who is in front for the position, and she loses confidence she can clinch the full-time job. The chief is having trouble picking a candidate because they all possess the right stuff – in different ways. Chief Scotty also knows well the struggles of the career: how it affects faith, family, marriages, careers, and above all, exacerbates human foibles.


Episode 5 ∙ The Rescuer

Dani (Reilly) resigns from the station before her last shift, though Chief Scotty believes she will be good to her word and not quit before a decision is made. Receiving no support from her family, Dani asks Ashley (Kristin Wollett) to come over to talk heart-to-heart about Dani’s instincts to drop out of hard situations. Duke is MIA from his shift; now Chief Scotty has another difficult decision to make, but he is grateful Dani is there for her final shift. The team debates faith or fate as a call comes from the bar Duke frequents about a potential suicide attempt. They watch in awe as Dani takes over the tense situation. As Duke tells the team he is going on leave to get help, Chief Scotty also has news. A decision has been made as to who gets the job.



ACTORS/CHARACTERS:

Julia Reilly (Dani)

Riley Hough (Tim)

Percy Bell (Duke)

Kristin Wollett (Ashley)

Brett Varvel (Andy)

Stacey Patino (Liz)

Tim Perez-Ross (Chief Scotty)

Keller Fornes (Griffin)

Angel Luis (Marcos)

Curtia Torbert (Tiffany)

Colton Dixon (Himself)


ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY

Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family, and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv

and Instagram: @greatamericanfamily


ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN PURE FLIX

Great American Pure Flix is the streaming home for quality entertainment celebrating faith, family, and country. Through a 2023 merger with Sony, Great American Pure Flix is now part of Great American Media, the leading provider of uplifting family-friendly movies and programs. Great American Media includes the linear channels Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living. With inspiring movies, programs, and Christmas all year long, Great American Pure Flix is home to quality streaming anywhere, anytime.


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💕 When Hope Calls - Season 1 on the Hallmark Channel starring Morgan Kohan, Jocelyn Hudon, Ryan-James Hatanaka, Greg Hovanessian, Kevin McGarry, Jefferson Brown, Hanneke Talbot, Wendy Crewson, Marshall Williams, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith & MORE! 🐎

REVIEW

Television Show: When Hope Calls - Season 1

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: February 23, 2020

*When Hope Calls is now available on DVD - CLICK HERE!

*This series first premiered in 2019 on Hallmark's streaming service- Hallmark Movies Now. Season 1 aired in it's entirety on the Hallmark Channel, on Sunday nights, beginning February 23rd, 2020.

"When Hope Calls" tells the story of two sisters who open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between traditions of cattle ranchers and ambitions of a growing town, they strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care.

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When Hope Calls
Season One - DVD

CAST:

Morgan Kohan ... Lillian Walsh
Jocelyn Hudon ... Grace Bennett
Wendy Crewson ... Tess Stewart
Ryan-James Hatanaka ... Gabriel Kinslow
Greg Hovanessian ... Chuck Stewart
Jefferson Brown ... Joe Moody
Neil Crone ... Ronnie Stewart
Elizabeth Saunders ... Eleanor Winters
Marshall Williams ... Sam Tremblay
Kelly Boegel ... Ruth
Michael Copeman ... Ken Newsome
Drew Nelson ... Daniel Olsen
Liam MacDonald ... Vincent
Isaak Bailey ... Christian
Simon Webster ... Fred
Riley O’Donnell ... Helen
Kate Moyer ... Sofia
Ava Weiss ... Mary Louise
Kim Roberts ... Pearl Mayfair
Naomi Sagbein ... Alice Mayfair
Jonathan Potts ... Ben Mendelson
Josh Reich ... Ben’s son
Laurie Murdoch ... Dr. Carl Wilson
Kevin McGarry ... Mountie Nathan Grant
Pascale Hutton ... Rosemary Coulter
Kavan Smith ... Leeland "Lee" Coulter



"When Hope Calls" Storylines by Episode:


Episode 1 - New Hope:

Air date: February 23, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Storyline: Reunited sisters Lillian and Grace encounter resistance against their just-opened New Hope Orphanage from the townspeople of Brookfield, including Tess Stewart, who has unresolved conflict with Lillian’s family. Having recently returned to town, Constable Gabriel Clark reacquaints himself with his neighbors but suspects some may be hiding secrets. Tess’s son Chuck helps Grace when the cow she purchased from his mother fails to produce milk and admires Grace’s tenacity. When a disaster strikes in Brookfield, Lillian and Grace band with their neighbors despite considerable danger.

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood



Episode 2 - From the Ashes:

Air date: March 1, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Storyline: Grace and Lillian welcome Rosemary and Lee Coulter from Hope Valley, who are in town to help rebuild Brookfield after the fire. Gabriel investigates the cause of the fire and pursues an eyewitness report that points to two orphans. Tess’s tumultuous history with Lillian’s family complicates the mutual attraction shared by Chuck and Grace. Having lost his store in the fire, Joe considers moving. Meanwhile, nurse Maggie Parsons arrives in town, and Tess continues to feud with one of her neighbors over missing livestock.

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood



Episode 3 - Out of the Past:

Air date: March 8, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Storyline: Grace takes a second job to make money for the orphanage. Lillian tries to mend fences with Tess by sharing old photos of their families during happier times, but Tess still blames Lillian’s father for her husband’s death. Gabriel hunts for a fugitive who is suspected of setting the town fire, and uncovers a new layer to the crime. Chuck stands up for Grace at her new job, but she does not appreciate his meddling. Meanwhile, Maggie settles into her job at the infirmary.

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood



Episode 4 - Lost and Found:

Air date: March 15, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Storyline: On a mission to locate one of the orphan’s family members, Lillian sets off with Gabriel to Mountie headquarters. While there, Gabriel meets face to face with the bank robber who tried to kill him and questions him about a discrepancy in the case. Grace and Chuck spend more time together but Tess orchestrates a scenario meant to drive them apart. Maggie tries to help Joe with an old shoulder injury and soon realizes that guilt about the accident that caused it may be preventing Joe from trying to heal.

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood



Episode 5 - A House United:

Air date: March 22, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Storyline: Lillian and Grace are put to the test when a government worker arrives to inspect the orphanage and question Grace’s past. When building damages coincide with the inspector’s visit, Lillian offers Sam, a struggling prospector, room and board in exchange for handyman services. Gabriel and Chuck lend a hand with the repairs. As they spend time at the orphanage, Gabriel sizes up Sam while Chuck receives a cold shoulder from Grace. Meanwhile, Tess pauses her endeavor to buy a truck when Ronnie needs her help.

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood



Episode 6 - The Search:

Air date: March 29, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Storyline: Lillian has doubts about Sam when he bears a striking resemblance to a train robber at large. Gabriel helps Constable Nathan Grant, who is in town from Hope Valley hunting down the fugitive. Chuck stays at the orphanage as a protective measure and to spend more time with Grace. Tess interviews candidates for a new foreman but holds out hope that Chuck will eventually decide to run the family ranch. Meanwhile, Maggie makes an interesting discovery at the infirmary.

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood



Episode 7 - Surprise:

Air date: April 5, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

*Happy Palm Sunday!*

Storyline: Lillian plans a surprise party for Grace’s birthday in hopes of replacing Grace’s painful birthday memories with happy new ones. Not one for birthday celebrations, Grace puts a wrench in the surprise plans by taking on more work at the restaurant. Chuck and Tess take one of the orphans under their wings at the ranch. Gabriel pursues a witness to the bank robbery who claims that powerful people used the robbery to cover up fraud. After Sam forgives Lillian for accusing him of a crime, the two spend time together preparing a special birthday gift for Lillian—arousing Gabriel’s jealousy.

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood



Episode 8 - About a Girl:

Air date: April 12, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

*Happy Easter Sunday!*

Storyline: A friend from Grace’s past encourages Grace to follow her longstanding dream of moving to New York, while Chuck urges her to stay. Lillian locates Helen’s grandfather, but when she fails to prove that Helen is his missing granddaughter, she turns to Sam and her other friends in town for help. Gabriel’s investigation into the suspected bank fraud raises questions about how Ronnie funded his hotel. Tess tries to protect Ronnie when a criminal debt catches up with him. Meanwhile, Maggie helps a visitor who has come to Brookfield in search of wellness.

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood



Episode 9 - House in Order:

Air date: April 19, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Storyline: Lillian sets off on a mission to clear her father from blame over the town’s bridge collapse when a reporter comes to town to cover the 10th anniversary of Tess’s husband’s passing. Grace and Chuck’s relationship hits a rough patch when Grace speaks her mind, calling Chuck arrogant in the process. Gabriel continues his investigation into the bank fraud and enlists the help of Hope Valley’s Constable Nathan Grant when Tess and Ronnie meet with corrupt business associates. Meanwhile, Eleanor and Joe try to make Maggie feel more at home in Brookfield.

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Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood


Episode 10 - Where Hope Goes:

Air date: April 26, 2020 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Storyline: Gabriel fears for Lillian’s safety when suspects in the bank fraud case arrive to Brookfield, and reluctantly asks for Sam’s help to protect her. As Gabriel and Nathan get closer to the truth, the suspects concoct a ruthless plot to cover their tracks and turn to Tess for help. Meanwhile, Grace prepares to accompany Helen across the Atlantic to reunite with her grandfather but worries about leaving while still in a fight with Chuck. Unaware of Grace’s impending journey, Chuck heads out of town on a cattle drive.

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood

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When Hope Calls
Season One - DVD

Review:

You will feel most welcome in the western town of Brookfield, where two sisters, Lillian and Grace, have been reunited after years of separation and run an orphanage in a large, beautiful home. The towns people may not be as welcoming to the sisters, at first, but they, too, eventually see the love these sisters have for these orphaned children, as they slowly begin to open their hearts. Dear friends in the community are always there to help in their time of need.

Within this first season, there is a bit of mystery when a new stranger, Sam, comes to town, heartfelt emotion as Grace celebrates her birthday with her sister, Lillian, for the first time in many years, sweet moments and surprises with the orphaned children, lots of laughs when Rosemary and Lee Coulter come to visit, plus, intriguing investigations with Mountie Gabriel Kinslow and Mountie Nathan Grant, of Hope Valley, and plenty of sparks fly between Grace Bennett and the local veterinarian, Chuck Stewart. Drama develops throughout the season with all the potential romantic love interests and charming storylines.

"When Hope Calls" overflows with heartwarming and inspiring moments!


See or Skip:

Absolutely see! "When Hope Calls" is a perfect show for the entire family!

You'll want to wrap yourself up in the quilted warmth of "When Hope Calls," with every uplifting, soul-enriching, comforting story!


Review by: Net, itsawonderfulmovie.com


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*images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks
Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood