🎄 Candace Cameron Bure's NEW 2023 Great American Family Christmas Movie - My Christmas Hero! SEE HERE:

Candace Cameron Bure's NEW 2023 Christmas Movie has been officially announced via Great American Media's press release below! I'm excited to see the movie will have a military theme to it, which is a wonderful way to honor those who serve our country.

GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY ANNOUNCES

PRODUCTION START OF

‘MY CHRISTMAS HERO,’

STARRING CANDACE CAMERON BURE

NEW YORK, NY – April 18, 2023 – Great American Family, TV’s fastest-growing network for two straight quarters, today announced the start of production for MY CHRISTMAS HERO, starring Candace Cameron Bure (A Christmas Present, “Full House”), which will premiere as part of the network’s annual Great American Christmas franchise. Great American Christmas returns in October with original movie premieres Saturdays and Sundays, and 24/7 holiday movies through the end of the year.

In MY CHRISTMAS HERO, US Army reservist and orthopedic physician, Nicole Ramsey (Bure) is dedicated to serving military service members and their families at the Joint Military Base in Lacey, Washington, home of I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing. This Christmas, with the help of many dedicated heroes, Dr. Ramsey is on a mission to honor a special fallen soldier and bring much needed healing to her own family.

“We are proud to tell a story that honors our U.S. veterans this Christmas season. From WW2 to present day veterans, we shine the spotlight on their heroic work as well as aftercare needs. We have a talented cast and crew and are thrilled to bring it to our Great American Family audience,” says Candace Cameron Bure.

MY CHRISTMAS HERO is produced by Veteran Productions in Association with Candy Rock Entertainment and Syrup Studios. Mick McKay serves as Producer, and Martin Wood directs an original screenplay written by Jim Head. Executive producers include Candace Cameron Bure, Ford Englerth, Jeffery Brooks, Jim Head, Gerald Webb, Eric Jarboe, Holly Hines, Martin Wood, and Trevor McWhinney. Supervising Producers include Jonathan Shore, Robyn Weiner, Michael Shepard, and Doran Chandler serves as Associate Producer.

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 Instagram: @gactv

ABOUT CANDY ROCK ENTERPRISES

Candy Rock Enterprises is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times Best Selling Author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. Candy Rock’s Entertainment division develops, produces, and distributes television projects, lifestyle programming and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment

ABOUT SYRUP STUDIOS

Syrup Studios is a Canadian deficit-financing studio focused on exceptional films, series, and international co-productions for global audiences. Syrup’s highly tailored approach to developing, financing, producing, and distributing content through entrepreneurial business models brings each compelling story to life.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Pam Slay
VP, Program Publicity & Talent Relations
Great American Media


************** End of Press Release **************


My Quick Take:

I'm thrilled!

I love the sound of this movie and how Candace's character, Nicole Ramsey, is helping veterans with their medical needs. I have a feeling this will be another heartwarming, inspiring movie starring Candace Cameron Bure, and I love the military aspect of it. I'm so looking forward to "My Christmas Hero" this Christmas season, and I would love to know your thoughts are on it in comments below.

Have a Blessed,

Merry Day!

Net 🎄

*Candace Cameron Bure image credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Kim Nunneley/Alexx Henry Studios, LLC

Happy Memorial Day Weekend - 2018!

As we enjoy this special 3 day weekend, it's a good time to reflect and give tribute to those Veterans who have given their lives to serve our country. We can never repay their sacrifice, but we must pray earnestly for our leaders and those who serve our country today. We are certainly blessed to live in the "land of the free and the home of the brave."

If you're relaxing at home this weekend, vacationing, or visiting with family and friends, there are some specials you may not want to miss...

The National Memorial Day Concert

image via: PBS

"The Voice" Season 14 finalist Spensha Baker will open the show with a special performance of the national anthem. Other performances include, via PBS: Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress Allison Janney; Grammy Award nominee Leona Lewis; Academy Award nominated actor Graham Greene; Tony-nominated actress Mary McCormack; Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award-nominated actor John Corbett; film and television actor Brian Tee; actor and country singer Charles Esten; Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo; Tony-nominee Megan Hilty; acclaimed tenor and Broadway star Alfie Boe; and Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, marking 15 years and over 400 concerts entertaining our troops, veterans and military families; in performance with the National Symphony Orchestraunder the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.

Also participating in the event are the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff with The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Chorus and Army Voices, The Soldiers' Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, The Armed Forces Color Guard and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C.

The 2018 National Memorial Day Concert will be live-streamed on PBS.org, YouTube and Facebook.

Watch The National Memorial Day Concert on PBS

Sunday May 27, 2018

check your local station for times.

(repeat showings throughout the night)

Hallmark Channel's
Memorial Day Weekend Event

images via: Hallmark Crown Media

Saturday, May, 26, 2018

Love on a Limb

Sun, Sand, & Romance

Autumn Dreams

The Parent Trap

Love, Once, and Always

The Sweetest Heart

Royally Ever After

Dater’s Handbook

2018 June Weddings Preview Special

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Winter’s Dream

Walking the Dog

Birthday Wish

Royally Ever After

Summer Love

Home by Spring

The Perfect Catch

Monday, May 28, 2018

Stop the Wedding

My Favorite Wedding

A Country Wedding

The Perfect Bride

Unleashing Mr. Darcy

INSP salutes our Troops

image via: INSP

Watch 2 Military-themed Movies on Sunday May 27, 2018 - The Horse Soldiers and The Monuments Men (rated PG-13).

On Monday, May 28, 2018 - Memorial Day:

See The Waltons: The Homefront - 2 part Episode on INSP at 3pm/2c. and 4pm3c.

TCM honors the Military

image via: TCM

Classic War and Military Themed Movies on TCM include: Flying Leathernecks (1951), Back to Bataan (1945), Wings of Eagles, The (1957), Operation Pacific (1951), They Were Expendable (1945), Thousands Cheer (1943), Stage Door Canteen (1943), Kelly's Heroes (1970), Where Eagles Dare (1968), Battle of the Bulge (1965), Red Badge Of Courage, The (1951), Pride of the Marines (1945), The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946), and more...

*Please note: I have not previewed these military films; however, I do suspect many are filled with war and battle scenes. I would not recommend watching with children.


If you enjoy Sports, then you will have plenty of choices this holiday weekend on TV... from PGA Tour Golf, French Open Tennis, Hockey, Nascar, the Indianapolis 500, and More...

Have a wonderful, sunny, safe, relaxing weekend, everyone!

May God Bless Our Troops, past and present! Have a nice Memorial Day Weekend!

Blessings to you all! Net

Remembering Charles Durning

On what would have been his 90th Birthday... we remember Actor, Charles Edward Durning. Mr. Durning was a great character actor who performed in over 200 Movies, tv shows, and plays.


February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012


You may know Charles Durning from:

Movies: The Sting, Dog Day Afternoon, O Brother, Where Art Thou?

TV Movies: Captains and the Kings, Death of a Salesman

TV Series: Evening Shade, and a recurring role on Everybody Loves Raymond

Christmas Movies: Mrs. Santa Claus, A Boyfriend for Christmas

(and many more, here)

Charles Durning, who portrayed a wonderful Santa Claus, passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2012.

Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, the fourth of ten children. His four brothers James, Clifford, Frances, and Gerald Durning survived to adulthood, but his five sisters lost their lives to scarlet fever and smallpox as children. His mother, Louise was a laundress at West Point, and his father, James Durning was an Irish immigrant who gained U.S. citizenship by joining the army. Durning was raised Catholic, and was at one time considering becoming a priest. (excerpted from Wikipedia)

In his mid-teens, Durning left home to find work. He had a series of factory jobs before he discovered acting. As an usher, Durning got first-hand experience in vaudeville at a Buffalo, New York theater. (biography.com)

As well as having a great acting career, we honor Mr. Durning for being a WWII veteran and his service to our country. Drafted at age 21, he was first assigned as a rifleman with the 398th Infantry Regiment, and later served overseas with the 3rd Army Support troops and the 386th Anti-aircraft Artillery (AAA) Battalion. Durning participated in the Normandy Invasion of France on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and was among the first troops to land at Omaha Beach. (Wikipedia) Durning suffered machine gun wounds to his right leg and shrapnel injuries over his entire body. He also received eight stab wounds from a German soldier, whom he killed with a rock in hand-to-hand combat. As the lone survivor in his unit, Durning was immediately shipped to England to recover, and returned to the frontlines for the Battle of the Bulge in late 1944. (TCM biography) Captured during the Battle of the Bulge, Durning managed to survive a massacre of American soldiers being held in Belgium. (biography.com)

In recent years, Mr. Durning would honor our Veterans by being a honored guest speaker at the National Memorial Day Concerts in Washington, D.C. For his valor and the wounds he received during the war, Durning was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, three Purple Heart medals, and the World War II Victory Medal. (Wikipedia)

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Durnings three children, family, and friends.

On this day... we fondly remember this Legendary Actor and American Hero.

Charles Edward Durning