Remembering the Legendary Actresses ~ Debbie Reynolds and her daughter Carrie Fisher

I'm sure you were, as I was, stunned to learn the passing of both of these actresses so suddenly these passed few days. First, Actress Carrie Fisher, from a heart attack on December 27, 2016, and then her mother, Actress Debbie Reynolds from a stroke a day later, December 28, 2016. So tragic, especially for all of the dear family and friends they left behind.

Actress Debbie Reynolds - the All American Girl Next Door!

Both Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher were legends in the acting world. Debbie Reynolds was from Hollywood's By-gone Golden Era... with hits like "Singing in the Rain," "The Affairs of Dobie Gillis," "Susan Slept Here," "The Tender Trap," "Tammy and the Bachelor," "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," and so much more! You can see Debbie Reynolds' extensive acting career at imdb - with over 80 acting credits in her filmography and over 200 performances as herself!

"Singin' in the Rain" - Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor

via US magazine - Getty Images; Terry O'Neill/Getty Images
Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain in 1952;
Carrie Fisher in Star Wars in 1977 

Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford in Star Wars 

Of course, Carrie Fisher will forever be remembered as the iconic character from the original Star Wars movies, as Princess Leia. You can see her filmography at imdb, with over 90 acting credits!

Debbie Reynolds with daughter Carrie Fisher

My thoughts...
It is so sad to see these two pass away - Daughter and Mother, so close to one another.

Debbie was such a wonderful actress and beautiful singer. Her song "Tammy" and "Singin' in the Rain" are both musical favorites! Each year when Debbie's birthday comes along in April, you may recall, I have often wished her a Happy Birthday here on my site and shared news on TCM's movie marathon for her. I'm sure TCM will have a memoriam movie tribute for her soon, as they have already shared this touching video tribute below.

With my prayers and sympathy to all of their family and friends...

To the brilliant actress whose golden life made our lives golden in return. Debbie Reynolds, we miss you dearly. #TCMRemembers pic.twitter.com/6pufT0V6VO

— TCM (@tcm) December 29, 2016

Love on Ice - a Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring Andrew W. Walker, Julie Berman & Gail O'Grady!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Love on Ice

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: January 7, 2017

CAST:

Julie Berman ... Emily James
Andrew W. Walker ... Spencer Patterson
Linda Kash ... Hildy Perdy
Anna Golja ... Nikki Lee
Gail O’Grady ... Mia Lee
Kate Drummond ... Leslie Adams
Neil Crone ... Dave
Ipsita Paul ... Lindsay Tuttle
Laura Miyata ... Cate Hughes
Jim Watson ... Mark Flynn
Sarah Murphy-Dyson ... Sasha

PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: Emily James (Julie Berman), a former Olympic figure skating hopeful who walked away from it all, now waits tables and teaches young kids to skate at the local rink. When former student Nikki (Anna Golja) begins training for Midwest Regionals with energetic (and handsome) coach Spencer Patterson (Andrew W. Walker), Emily begins to wonder 'What if...?' when Spencer suggests Emily still has what it takes. Once Nikki's domineering mom Mia (Gail O'Grady) gets wind of Emily's intention to also compete at Regionals, Emily must prove to herself that life is about taking a chance: at the comeback of a lifetime, and at love.


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Photo Credit: Copyright 2016 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood

The Birthday Wish - a Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring Jessy Schram & Luke Macfarlane!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: The Birthday Wish

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: January 21, 2017

CAST:

Jessy Schram ... Gwen Turner
Luke Macfarlane ... Dave McKinley
David Lewis ...
Mark Brandon ...

PLOT:

Stryline via Hallmark: Gwen Turner, a young TV commercial director who plans every detail of her life, hopes her boyfriend, Alex Stone, will finally propose and fulfill her goal of being engaged by the time she's thirty. Gwen meets Dave McKinley, a charming commercial director with a spontaneous approach to life, when an upscale ad agency pairs them to work together. When Alex does not propose, a disappointed Gwen makes a birthday wish: to see what her life will look like in ten years. The next morning, her wish miraculously comes true when she sees a vision of her future in which she is a happily married mom. But to her surprise, the man she's married to in her vision is Dave, not Alex.


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Photo Credit: Copyright 2016 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

Love on the Vines - a PixL Original Movie!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Love on the Vines

Network: PixL

Original Air Date: January 7, 2017

Premiere Date on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries: This airing has been removed their schedule. Please stay tuned for any updates!

Danielle Langlois, Parker Harris, and Jack Wagner image via: instagram

on set image: instagram

CAST:

Margo Harshman ... Diana Armstrong
Steve Talley ... Seth Vincent
Brittany Underwood ... Amelia
Catherine Mary Stewart ... Jill Hanson
Samantha Figura ... Suzy Hanson
DeVaughn Nixon ... Theo Wyckoff
Jack Wagner ... Grant Gerritson
Erinn Westbrook ... Liz Preston
Danielle Langlois ... Adriana Gerritson
David DeSantos ... Tom Kirkbride
Parker Harris ... Paul Gerritson

on set image: Brittany Underwood, Producer/Director Bradford May,
and Parker Harris: instagram

PLOT:

A lawyer must work for 6 weeks on a vineyard in order to inherit it.


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YES! You Can Find CHRISTMAS on TV after CHRISTMAS! (Hallmark Movies, It's a Wonderful Life, Charlie Brown, Rudolph, and More!)

I hope and pray you all had a nice CHRISTMAS! Santa 🎅 was good to me, as always! I was beyond blessed, once again, to be surrounded by my family! Everyone being home and sharing this special time together was the Greatest CHRISTMAS GIFT... making Memories with one another!

After Christmas, here at It's a Wonderful Movie, I am always searching for a bit more Christmas on TV! I know many families are still having get-togethers, Christmas gatherings and gift-giving exchanges this week!

"My Christmas Love" - Hallmark

So, if you are like me, and want to hold on to all things Christmas as long as you possibly can, then you'll want to check out the Christmas TV Schedule to see More Christmas Specials, which includes lots of Christmas Movies - still running practically 24-7 on both Hallmark channels - including "My Christmas Love," "Love Always, Santa," "A Christmas to Remember," "Sleigh Bells Ring," and many more...

"Love Always, Santa" - Hallmark

Plus ABC has Charlie Brown & Rudolph Cartoons which celebrate the New Year,

"Happy New Year, Charlie Brown"

The Beautiful Christmas Cartoon - "The Snowman" ("we're walking through the air!!!") airs on Sprout, and it's sequel "The Snowman and The Snowdog" (I've never seen the second one, so I'm looking forward to that!)

"The Snowman"

and "I wish I had a Million Dollars... HOT DOG", if you have the channel Universal HD - you can see "It's a Wonderful Life" TWO MORE TIMES!!!!

"It's a Wonderful Life"

Enjoy all the Christmas Movies you possibly can this week!!! Plus, a New Movie on the Hallmark Channel New Years Day- "A Rose for Christmas" starring Rachel Boston!

"A Rose for Christmas" - Hallmark

Be sure to check the Christmas TV Schedule to see all the Christmas movies and more still playing!

MERRY CHRISTMAS
and HAPPY NEW YEAR
to ALL who Visit Here 
and Keep the Spirit of Christmas in Your Heart
All Year Through!!!

God Bless Us, Everyone!!! Net