Charlie Brown Valentine Specials!

Set your Calenders ~ it's a Date...

Both Charlie Brown Valentine Specials are airing this year on TV!

Or, you can get them both on DVD for your little Valentines or Sweet Baboo!

Friday, February 11, 2001

on ABC at 8 PM (est)

"Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown"

"A Charlie Brown Valentine"



A Nanny for Christmas

MOVIE REVIEW

A Nanny for Christmas

Network:
Starz - 2010
Lifetime / LMN

Original Air Date:
Christmas, 2010 on Starz
December 10, 2011 on Lifetime


CAST:

Emmanuelle Vaugier ... Ally Leeds
Dean Cain ... Danny Donner
Richard Ruccolo ... Justin Larose
Cynthia Gibb ... Samantha Ryland
Sierra McCormick ... Jackie Ryland
Jared Gilmore ... Jonas Ryland
Sarah Thompson ... Tina
Clyde Kusatsu ... Mr. Halligan
John Burke ... Carl Ryland
Caia Coley ... Carol
Marla Maples ... Brandy
Keith Dobbins ... Santa Claus
Barry Barnholtz ... Dan
Shirell Ferguson ... First Waitress
Katie Condidorio ... Second Waitress

PLOT:

from Starz:

When a young advertising executive loses her high-powered job right before the holidays, she finds another job with the rival firm's boss, as a Nanny. Chaos ensues as she balances the corporate world with kids, and a love interest who has no idea who she really is!

from Amazon:

Ally (Emmanuelle Vaugier) is a smart young career woman who needs a new job. Samantha (Cynthia Gibb) is a busy Beverly Hills advertising executive/mom whose too-well-mannered kids need some fun in their lives. And Danny Donner (Dean Cain) is the tough-guy owner of a chocolate company who wants a major ad campaign immediately. Could it all somehow lead to the Christmas that changes everyone's lives forever? Richard Ruccolo, Sierra McCormick, Jared Gilmore and Sarah Thompson co-star in this surprising comedy about little white lies, big holiday wishes, and a woman who may just find love in the most unexpected places by becoming A NANNY FOR CHRISTMAS.

Movie Review:

This movie is family friendly.

Dean Cain is pictured on the dvd cover, but please know, he is only in a couple scenes. I thought he would be the father of the children, who needed the Nanny, but he was not. The children's father is instead, away on business throughout the Christmas Season and their mother, Samantha Ryland, (Cynthia Gibb) is a busy career woman, thus the need for the Nanny.

Ad Executive, Ally Leeds, interviews for Samantha... and somehow things get mixed up - and she discovers she has been hired as Samantha's childrens Nanny, instead. (Sounds a little like the first Au Pair)

Ally decides to go along with this scheme. While the children visit with their Mother one day at the office, Ally meets Justin Larose, and lies to him about what her work is with Samantha. They eventually begin dating and Ally keeps her Nanny life a secret from him.

So, one minute she pretends to be a Nanny and the next an Ad Exec - and in reality - she's actually neither.

The children Ally watches have all kinds of strict rules they must live by - reading Shakespeare, doing Yoga, and eating very healthy. Ally is told to follow the rules, but eventually begins to break them one by one. Of course, the children adore her, but once their mother discovers rules being broken - she does not.

Eventually, she is fired and Justin discovers the truth, too, about her being a Nanny and breaks up with her - even though Ally had helped him on his ad campaign, which saved his job.

It's all a mess... but everything turns around when Samantha realizes how much her children miss Ally - and how much she misses her own children. She decides to loosen up her own rules and throw a Christmas Party. The children invite Ally, who is leaving town, but decides to show up. Everyone is there, including the childrens father, who has brought them home a special gift.

Is Samantha ready to forgive and move on?...
Will Justin ever talk to her again?... perhaps even meet her under the Mistletoe?

It's a mixed up Christmas Romantic Comedy - that's lots of fun... and of course, has a sweet happy ending! Good family movie!


See or Skip:

See... very sweet!

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New Valentine Movies on TV this Weekend !

A Valentine's Date

Premieres:
Friday, February 4th

Hallmark Channel 9 PM est

Encores:

Saturday, February 5th at 1 PM

Click here for plot, cast, more pictures, etc...

A Valentine's Date is also available on DVD-
under the Title: Your Love Never Fails.
Click Here for details!

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Smooch

Premieres:
 Saturday, February 5th

Hallmark Channel 9 PM est

Encores:

11 PM & 1 AM

Sunday, February 6th at 9 PM

Click here for plot, cast, more pictures, etc...

Enjoy the Shows!

(*I have heard these two New Movies will be family - friendly; however,
please check ratings and use your own judgement before viewing with children!)

Or, you can check out what is on TV for the family

on Super Bowl Sunday - here.

Includes, Football, Puppy Bowl, etc....

*See the FAMILY TV SCHEDULE for more Family Movies, air dates, and times.

January 2011 Family TV Schedule Archived

For your reference:
this is the listings of the January 2011 Family Schedule:

JANUARY


January 3, 2011 - Monday:

The Game Plan ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
The Magic of Ordinary Days ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
The Game Plan ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM



January 4, 2011 - Tuesday:

"Our Gang" Marathon ... TCM ... 8 PM - 8 PM
Dad's Home ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM



January 5, 2011 - Wednesday:

Meet My Mom (AKA: A Soldier Love Story) ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM



January 6, 2011 - Thursday:

The Bishop's Wife ... TCM ... 3 PM
Princess Protection Program ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
The Nanny Express ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
Princess Protection Program ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM



January 7, 2011 - Friday:

Ice Dreams ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
Cadet Kelly ... Disney (east) ... 2:20 AM
Cadet Kelly ... Disney (west) ... 5:20 AM



January 8, 2011 - Saturday:

Dennis the Menace ... ABC Family ... 7 AM
Growing the Big One ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
You Lucky Dog ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
Ice Dreams ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
Growing the Big One ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
You Lucky Dog ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
Back to You & Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
Change of Plans ... FOX ... 8 PM *NEW
Perfectly Prudence ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Cheaper by the Dozen ... ABC Family ... 10 PM
Perfectly Prudence ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM *NEW
Perfectly Prudence ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 AM *NEW
Cow Belles ... Disney (east) ... 2:30 AM
Cow Belles ... Disney (west) ... 5:30 AM



January 9, 2011- Sunday:

Audrey's Rain ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
Class ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
For the Love of Grace ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
Cheaper by the Dozen ... ABC Family ... 1:30 PM
Back to You & Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
Audrey's Rain ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
Class ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
Perfectly Prudence ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Double Teamed ... Disney (east) ... 2:30 AM
Double Teamed ... Disney (west) ... 5:30 AM



January 10, 2011 - Monday:

Ratatouille ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
Fairfield Road ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
Ratatouille ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM



January 11, 2011 - Tuesday:

Front of the Class ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM



January 12, 2011- Wednesday:

Thicker than Water ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM



January 13, 2011- Thursday:

16 Wishes ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
Wild Hearts ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
16 Wishes ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM



January 14, 2011- Friday:

Perfectly Prudence ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW



January 15, 2011- Saturday:

A Place Called Home ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
The Long Way Home ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
Dear Prudence ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
Perfectly Prudence ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
Accidental Friendship ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM



January 16, 2011 - Sunday:

The Magic of Ordinary Days ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 AM
Follow the Stars Home ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 AM
Pictures of Hollis Woods ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 PM
The Magic of Ordinary Days ... Hallmark Channel ... 4:30 PM
Follow the Stars Home ... Hallmark Channel ... 6:45 PM



January 18, 2011 - Tuesday:

Legally Blondes ... Disney Channel (east) ... 8 PM
Legally Blondes ... Disney Channel (west) ... 11 PM



January 19, 2011 - Wednesday:

The Wishing Well ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM



January 21, 2011 - Friday:

Lassie (Movie 1994) ... Gospel Music Channel ... 8 PM
Always & Forever ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
Lassie (Movie 1994) ... Gospel Music Channel ... 10 PM
Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off ... Disney Channel (east) ... 2:30 AM
Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off ... Disney Channel (west) ... 5:30 AM



January 22, 2011 - Saturday:

Come Dance At My Wedding ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
Before You Say 'I Do' ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
What a Girl Wants ... ABC Family ... 12:30 PM
Bridal Fever ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
Freaky Friday ... ABC Family ... 3 PM
Always & Forever ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
The Parent Trap (1998) ... ABC Family ... 5 PM
Flower Girl ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
Backyard Wedding ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Enchanted ... ABC Family ... 10 PM
Backyard Wedding ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM *NEW



January 23, 2011 - Sunday:

Freaky Friday ... ABC Family ... 8 AM
Taking a Chance on Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
What a Girl Wants ... ABC Family ... 10 AM
Uncorked ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
The Parent Trap (1998) ... ABC Family ... 12:30 PM
Beyond the Prairie: True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder ... Gospel Music Channel ... 12:30 PM
Flower Girl ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
Beyond the Prairie: True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder - Part 2 ... Gospel Music Channel ... 2:30 PM
Wedding Daze ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
Enchanted ... ABC Family ... 3:30 PM
Taking a Chance on Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 5PM
Uncorked ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
Mean Girls 2 ... ABC Family ... 8 PM *NEW
Backyard Wedding ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Mean Girls 2 ... ABC Family ... 10 PM *NEW
Get a Clue ... Disney Channel (east) ... 2:30 AM
Get a Clue ... Disney Channel (west) ... 5:30 AM



January 24, 2011 - Monday:

Beyond the Prairie: True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder - Part 2 ... Gospel Music Channel ... 11 AM
Hannah Montana The Movie ... Disney Channel (east) ... 8 PM
Accidental Friendship ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
Hannah Montana The Movie ... Disney Channel (west) ... 11 PM


January 25, 2011 - Tuesday:

Eloise at the Plaza ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
Eloise at the Plaza ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM


January 26, 2011 - Wednesday:

Growing the Big One ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM


January 27, 2011 - Thursday:

Nanny Mcphee ... AMC ... 6 PM
Elevator Girl ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM


January 28, 2011 - Friday:

The Shop Around The Corner ... TCM ... 10:30 AM
Backyard Wedding ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Go Figure ... Disney (east) ... 2:30 AM
Go Figure ... Disney (west) ... 5:30 AM


January 29, 2011 - Saturday:

*Hallmark Channel Schedule Updated!

I Love Lucy Marathon ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM - 6 AM
(no episode repeats!)
The Game Plan ... ABC Family ... 8 PM
Goodnight for Justice ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 9 PM *NEW *NOT for Children


January 30, 2011 - Sunday:

Little House on the Prairie Marathon ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM - 6 AM
Facing the Giants ... Gospel Music Channel ... 10:30 AM
Lassie ... Gospel Music Channel ... 1 PM
Gentle Ben 2: Danger on the Mountain ... Gospel Music Channel ... 3 PM
What If ... Gospel Music Channel ... 7 PM *NEW
The Lost Valentine (Hallmark Hall of Fame ... CBS ... 9 PM *NEW
What If ... Gospel Music Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
What If ... Gospel Music Channel ... 11 PM *NEW

Hounded ... Disney (east) ... 2:30 AM

Hounded ... Disney (west) ... 5:30 AM

January 31, 2011 - Monday:

The Man from Snowy River ... Fox Movie Channel ... 4 PM

The Game Plan ... Disney XD ... 5 PM

Updated DVD News for The Lost Valentine

I am continuining to give you all more details on this Movie - The Lost Valentine because I have received an overwelming response of e-mails and comments from you all seeking more information on this film.

As I write this post at 10:58 AM on Tuesday, February 1st - The Lost Valentine is available for purchase.

I contacted the seller on Amazon - Teddy Bear Toys and they do have the DVD in stock - ready to ship. Please note: as of right now, they only had three left! If this is something you really want for your Valentine on Feb. 14th, then this is the place to get it. It won't be available elsewhere (for a lesser price) til the end of February!

Click Here - for all the dvd details for the Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie : The Lost Valentine - starring Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt!

*By the way, thank you also to those of you, who responded with the name of the song playing at the end of the movie - it was "Dream a Little Dream of Me" (written in 1931) -  the recording was sung by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.


see this picture and more on
The Lost Valentine Page

Click Here for DVD