🎆 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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Return to Christmas Creek - a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries "Miracles of Christmas" Movie starring Tori Anderson, Stephen Huszar, Steven Weber, and Kari Matchett!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Return to Christmas Creek

Network: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Original Air Date: November 17, 2018

CAST:

Tori Anderson ... Amelia
Stephen Huszar ... Mike
Steven Weber ... Harry
Kari Matchett ... Pamela
Janet Porter ... Elise Redding

PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: As Christmas approaches, Amelia Hughes, a career-focused Chicago app developer lacking in holiday spirit, returns to her small hometown of Christmas Creek to rediscover the meaning of Christmas. There, she reunites with her childhood best friend Mike and her estranged uncle Harry, whose mysterious rift with Amelia’s father divided her family during the holiday season when she was a child. As she engages in local holiday festivities — and begins falling for Mike — Amelia finds herself feeling the Christmas spirit.

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

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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

Jane Seymour stars in "Lake Effects" - first weekend in May!

If you have the Hallmark Movie Channel - then you are being treated this weekend to another Original Made-for-TV Movie!

Last week, they premiered Duke, the story of a disabled veteran (portrayed by Steven Weber) and his dog. And, this weekend, on May 6th, they are premiering Lake Effects, starring Jane Seymour (best known as Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman).




Please Note: After seeing a Promo video, I must caution that this Movie may include Language, and other Situations, Etc... not appropriate for family viewing, unless some content is editted by Hallmark. If you would like to view this promo, you can do so on You Tube.

Lake Effects Plot from Hallmark: A high powered attorney on her way to the top reluctantly returns to her childhood home on the enchanting Smith Mountain Lake to attend her father's funeral and help her sister and mother settle the family estate. While there, Sara's love for the lake and the townspeople is reignited, and with the help of her father's ever present spirit, Sara looks inward, and discovers (click here to read more...)

*See the Family TV Schedule for More Movies & Additional airings of Duke and Lake Effects.

*See the Lake Effects Page for more Pictures and Details!

Movies to Catch - Last April Weekend...

Oh, how I love the month of April. It's bittersweet always to see it go... but that's what makes every season special - the time it takes for it to come back again!

So, if you perhaps, you have some April Showers this weekend, or if you are just hanging out with the family, relaxing, there are some great movies already on TV - that you just might want to watch together...

Lets start off with, Friday, April 27th ...
A Mile in his Shoes will be on GMC at 9 PM and repeating again at 11 PM.




This is now one of my new favorite baseball movies! Dean Cain and Luke Schroder both won as best Actor and Best Younger Actor in the "It's a Wonderful Movie Awards" for their roles in this movie. Very inspiring - great family movie! See my complete - Movie Review.


Then on Saturday, April 28, 2012 ...
Duke, an ALL NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE - will premiere on the Hallmark Movie Channel at 8 PM.




(*See Pictures, Movie Trailer, and more on the Duke Page.)


And, on Sunday, April 29, 2012 ...

The Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie - Beyond the Blackboard will be on the Hallmark Channel at 10 AM & 6 PM.

A Mile in his Shoes re-airs on GMC at 11 AM.

Rust, a new Movie Premiere on INSP, will air at 7 PM.




(*See Pictures, Movie Trailer, and more on the Rust Page.)

Firelight, the newest Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie, will re-air on the Hallmark Channel at 8 PM.

(*See Pictures, Movie Trailer, and more on the Firelight Page.)



Have a Wonderful Weekend, Everyone!

God Bless You All!!!

Tom, Dick, and Harriet - Hallmark Channel Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Tom, Dick, and Harriet

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: March 16, 2013

CAST:

Steven Weber ... Tom Burns
Andrew Francis ... Dick Sweeney
Michelle Harrison ... Harriet Fellows
Michael Eklund ... Reese Danzinger
MacKenzie Porter ... Kelly

PLOT:

Creative director Tom Burns may be at the top of his game, but he's still considered a dinosaur for being over forty in the youthful, trendy business of advertising. In a moment of desperation, he hires young con-artist Dick Sweeney to be his stand-in at an ad agency while Tom does all of the hard work behind the scenes. The scheme works until Tom falls for Dick's co-worker Harriet Foster, forcing Tom and Dick to make a choice between love and getting a paycheck in this comedy about ageism in the work place.



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Duke - Hallmark MOVIE Channel Film

MOVIE REVIEW

Duke

Network: Hallmark MOVIE Channel

Original Air Date: April 28, 2012

*See Movie Promo below!

CAST:

Steven Weber ... Terry
Sarah Smyth ... Alice
Allison Hossack ... Dr. Angela
April Telek ... Cami
Kendall Cross ... Bethany
Reese Alexander ... Physical Therapist
Primo Allon ... Bryan
Jay Brazeau ... Dr. Jamison
Sage Brocklebank ... Worker
Erica Carroll ... Theresa
Dawn Chubai ... Reporter
Martin Cummins ... Javier
Jakob Davies ... Troy
Lisa Marie DiGiacinto ... Vet Tech
Alf Humphreys ... Joe

PLOT:

A disabled veteran abandons his wife and young daughter soon after returning home from war, feeling like nothing but a burden. For ten years, his relies on his faithful canine companion, a compassionate Border Collie, as his only family. But when the dog suddenly gets deathly ill, he anonymously drops him off at a vet clinic, never expecting a chain of events and a kindhearted doctor will soon bring him back in touch with his estranged daughter after so many years.

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