Happy December! 'Tis the Week for Christmas Musical Specials and More!

Are you ready for Christmas Carols or Rockin' Around the Christmas tree? Enjoy these special Christmas Programs airing throughout this first week of December...


MONDAY, DEC. 1 on ABC

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m.

The 10th annual seasonal celebration will feature new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi.


Tuesday, DEC. 2 on ABC:

CMA Country Christmas
Time: 9-10 p.m.

Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the 16th annual “CMA Country Christmas” will feature one-of-a-kind musical performances of festive classics from country music’s biggest stars. Hosted by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, the holiday special will include performances by Daigle, Davis, Riley Green, Lady A, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and BeBe Winans.


Wednesday, Dec. 3 on NBC:

CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER Time: 8-10 p.m.

Hosted by Reba McEntire, the dazzling display of musical talents, star-studded surprises and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree remains one of the holiday season's most anticipated events.


Wednesday, Dec. 3 on NBC:

CHRISTMAS IN NASHVILLE
10-11 p.m.

Hosted by Trisha Yearwood
Celebrate the season Nashville-style! Ring in the holidays with dazzling performances and a night of music, magic and merrymaking straight from Music City.


THURSDAY, DEC. 4 on ABC:

The Great Christmas Light Fight: “The Holiday Express” (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m.

On the Season 13 premiere, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Palusso, Greason and Jimenez families compete for the $50,000 grand prize and coveted “Light Fight” trophy as Carter Oosterhouse judges these over-the-top displays.

The Great Christmas Light Fight: “Santa’s Making His List”
10:00-11:00 p.m.

In an all-new episode of “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” judge Taniya Nayak continues the holiday festivities as the Irvin, Lunar and Kopatz families battle for the $50,000 grand prize and coveted “Light Fight” trophy.


FRIDAY, DEC. 5 on Great American Family:

2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting
8 p.m. ET

The 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on the Ellipse at The White House and President’s Park on December 4, 2025. Great American Family will air the special on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET and stream on Great American Pure Flix until Jan. 31, 2026. The ceremony will include performances by Alana Springsteen, Brett Young, Gabby Barrett, Jillian Cardarelli, Jon Pardi, Matthew West, The Beach Boys, and Warren Zeiders, with Gabby Barrett and Matthew West serving as co-hosts. The evening’s performances will be led by Music Director Tariqh Akoni, backed by The United States Navy Band Commodores.


SATURDAY, DEC. 6 on the Hallmark Channel:

THE HALLMARK CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE: A HOMETOWN HOLIDAY

Filmed during the first weekend of the event, the Hallmark Christmas Experience is a holiday event in Kansas City, Missouri, featuring a Christmas market, tree lightings, and various activities.


Be sure to mark your calendar or set your DVR for these festive Christmas special events airing this week! (Some of these specials will also be available later on via streaming through Peacock, Pure Flix, etc...)

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

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🎇Happy Birthday, America🎇 Celebrate July 4th With Patriotic TV Specials 🚀 SEE HERE:

Have a fantastic, fun, restful, and safe Fourth of July, everyone!

May your holiday include great food, fireworks, and a time of reflection on the significant meaning of Independence Day.

I pray that God will continue to bless America as we commemorate her birthday, the day our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

"Blessed is the nation 

whose God is the Lord!" 

~Psalm 33:12

I've compiled a list of the Patriotic TV Movies and Specials that will air on the Fourth of July, in case you'll be home or want to set your DVR now!


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Thursday, July 4th, 2024

TV Specials:

Great American Family:

Christmas in Maple Hills ... 6pm
My Christmas Hero ... 8pm
Bringing Christmas Home ... 10pm

*Bonus: Bringing Christmas Home will also premiere on July 4th on the streaming source Great American Pure Flix. The movie can also be watched on Great American Family's YouTube page—click here!


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Hallmark Channel:

Long Lost Christmas ... 1pm
A Veteran's Christmas ... 5pm


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Hallmark Family:

After the Glory - 9pm


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UPtv:

Red, Mike, & Blue Bloods Marathon

*Watch a four-day binge-a-thon of your favorite UPtv shows, including Reba, Last Man Standing, Blue Bloods, Hudson & Rex, and Walker, Texas Ranger, beginning on Thursday, July 4th.


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PBS:

A Capitol Fourth ... 8pm

Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth on Thursday, July 4, at 8/7c on PBS, the PBS App, and the PBS YouTube channel.

This years performers are: Smokey Robinson, Fantasia, Darren Criss, Sheila E., Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and the Tantrums, Chloe Flower, Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary, Loren Allred, Shawn Johnson East, and Britt Stewart.


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TCM:

Americana movies:

1776 - 11:45am
The Music Man - 2:45pm
Yankee Doodle Dandy - 5:30pm


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Fox News:

A Big Independence Day Special - 8pm

The hosts commemorate America's Independence Day with special celebrations from across the United States, including exclusive musical performances from various bands and artists and firework shows that light up the night sky.


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Bloomberg Television:

Boston Pops July 4th Fireworks Spectacular ... 8pm

Hosts Carol Massar and Romaine Bostick present the 2024 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade with special guests, including Tony-Award winner Kelli O'Hara and The Mavericks country band.


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NBC & Peacock:

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular - 8pm


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TBN:

Gaithers: Let Freedom Ring - 8pm


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What a blessing it is to live in a country 

where we are free.

Happy Birthday, America!

Have a wonderful,

Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

Where the Spirit of The Lord is-
there is freedom!

God Bless You All!

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Memorial Day Weekend TV Specials



See Information on the INSP New Movie Mini-series
"Courage, New Hampshire" below....



Memorial Day Weekend TV Specials :

TCM salutes the Military with a Memorial Day Marathon:


3 Days and 72 hours of War Movies on TCM. Starting May 25th at 6 AM (est) and concluding on May 28th, early Tuesday Morning! Marathon also includes a salute to John Wayne whose birthday was May 26th.

Please see the entire list of movies on TCM’s web-site.


Major American Sporting Event:

The Indianapolis 500

Live from Indianapolis, Indiana – May 26th on ABC at 12 PM (est)


National Memorial Day Concert 2013:

May 26th - Live at 8 PM (est) on PBS
(repeats at 9:30 PM - please check your local PBS listings for exact times and any other possible repeat airings!)

From the U.S. Capitol's West Lawn, the National Memorial Day Concert is co-hosted for the eighth year by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise (“CSI: New York”), two acclaimed actors dedicated to supporting veterans and troops in active service.

The National Symphony Orchestra and a number of other music artists and groups perform in order to honor the men and women serving and who have served in America's armed forces around the world, including the 12 Season winner of American Idol: Candice Glover (who will perform the National Anthem), Katherine Jenkins, Chris Mann, and more...

On the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, the broadcast will honor the profound sacrifices of the proud veterans who fought and perished in this “forgotten war.”

The Concert will also pay a special tribute to the “Greatest Generation”, honoring Actor and decorated WW II veteran Charles Durning.

Mr. Durning was also a longtime “National Memorial Day Concert” speaker, contributor, and supporter of the Military. During the event they will feature stirring remembrances of him.

(Details via PBS.) (Please click here, if you would like to read my tribute to Charles Durning.)


Noteworthy @ the Opry

GAC MAY 25th at 1:00 PM
Repeats MAY 26th at 12 AM, 10 AM, 7 PM

A Musical "Military Salute"

(Note: This Country Music Memorial Day Concert first premiered last year - May 26, 2012.)

"Noteworthy at the Opry" presents a special Memorial Day weekend celebration in honor of the men and woman in uniform, with performances by top artists including Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Montgomery Gentry, Alan Jackson, Ronnie Milsap and more.



Courage, New Hampshire - 4 hour Miniseries Movie Premiere!

INSP MAY 27th, starting at 7 PM (est) (See All 4 Hours!)

Then for four nights, starting May 28th thru May 31st...
see an hour each night!

MAY 28th at 8 PM (est) Part 1
MAY 29th at 8 PM (est) Part 2
MAY 30th at 8 PM (est) Part 3
MAY 31st at 8 PM (est) Part 4

This powerful drama depicts daily life for families, tradesmen and British officials living in the early 1770 American township during the turmoil just before the Revolutionary War. The people, politics and intrigue of the time are presented with historical detail, bringing this significant period in America to vibrant life once more.

Please visit my Courage, New Hampshire page for more details!

May you all have a Blessed and Safe Memorial Day Weekend!

God bless America and our Veterans!

THANK YOU!

What is your Super Bowl Sunday - Game Plan?

What will you watch?
Sunday, February 6, 2011 -


Super Bowl XLV
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers
6:30pm ET on FOX

Or, if your not into Football:

A few family friendly shows...


Puppy Bowl VII
Marathon includes kitty half-time show!
Animal Planet ... 3 PM - 3 AM

Toilet Bowl Marathon
BATHtastic!, Bath Crashers, etc...
DIY ... 7 AM - 4 AM

The Waltons
Mini-Marathon Special
INSP ... 1 PM - 5 PM

Toy Story
ABC Family ... 3:30 PM

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
ABC Family ... 5:30 PM

Toy Story 2
ABC Family ... 7 PM
Always & Forever
Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM

The Nanny Express

Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM

Smooch

Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW

Enchanted

Disney (east) ... 7 PM
Disney (west) ... 10 PM

Visit the FAMILY TV SCHEDULE for more!

I've never been a big football fan, myself.. but, for those of you who like it - I hope you enjoy it! Each year I typically enjoying seeing the Puppy Bowl for a while. They are just so adorable... and that kitty half time show - is too cute!

Happy Easter - Sunday April 12th!

Easter is a very special day for our family... we rejoice in the Resurrection of our Savior... and while we still believe in the Easter Bunny and hide/hunt eggs, this is what this day truly means to us... honoring Jesus, and his greatest gift and sacrifice for us - His life. I was very young when I first asked Jesus to come into my Heart and forgive me of my sins. As I've grown and matured throughout the life, I have learned that it is a daily walk... and the sweet hymns of old that I grew up with, such as Amazing Grace, What a Friend we have in Jesus, The Old Rugged Cross, etc... mean so much more to me today.

There is so much to love about EASTER... including the Springlike mood in the air... all the light Pastel colors are pulled out from everyones' closet... and it's one of the most acceptable days to wear a hat, unless you are going to the Kentucky Derby. (which I love, by the way!)


It's just so sweet to see all the little Easter bunnies, chicks, and lambs... and all the little sweet goodies that fill Easter Baskets. I love all the little children dressed up in their finest on Easter Sunday Morning- with their Patten Shoes shined just for church! So adorable!


Please be sure to visit the Family TV Schedule to see your favorite Easter Specials - including Easter Parade, Easter Promise, The Ten Commandments, and more!


God's Blessings to you all!


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