Wonderful Movie: Gail O'Grady

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Living Out Loud:

Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring Gail O’Grady (American Dreams)

CAST:

Gail O’Grady ... Emily Marshall
Michael Shanks ... Brad Marshall
Jessica Amlee ... Melissa Marshall
Alex Ferris ... Ben Marshall
Babs Chula ... Connie
Patrick Gilmore ... Drunk Karaoke Guy
Eve Harlow ... Jenny Skinner
Kelly-Ruth Mercier ... Minister
Carrie Ruscheinsky ... Karaoke Gal
Elizabeth Thai ... Karaoke singer
Brittany Tiplady ... Nicole
Vanesa Tomasino ... Chemo Nurse
Matt Ward ... J.T. Deavers
Ashley Whillans ... Courtney
Calum Worthy ... Henry

PLOT:

from Hallmark-

Emmy award-nominated actress Gail O’Grady (“N.Y.P.D. Blue,” “American Dreams”) stars in “Living Out Loud,” a compelling drama about a woman who gives up her dream of becoming a singer/songwriter for the dream of a family. When she discovers she has breast cancer, she wonders if it’s too late for one more dream to come true.

Emily Marshall (O’Grady) had aspirations and the talent to be a singer/songwriter, but instead, she decided to marry her husband, Brad, and together they raised two children, Melissa, 14, a cross-country runner and 10-year-old Ben. Now a busy mother and high school music teacher, Emily is shocked to discover that she has breast cancer.

Overnight, her life changes in ways she could never imagine. She finds herself having to face the challenges of her illness -- the treatments, the difficult side effects, the emotions and relying on her family for help – while continuing to teach her music class. Emily also finds unexpected inspiration and a whole new way of looking at life from a new friend who encourages her to wake up, stop sleepwalking through her life and start dreaming again.

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All I Want for Christmas

Hallmark Christmas Movie starring Gail O'Grady (American Dreams), Robert Mailhouse (Thicker Than Water), and Greg Germann (Ally McBeal).

CAST:

Gail O’Grady ... Sara Armstrong
Greg Germann ... Roger Nelson
Robert Mailhouse ... Ben Grant
Jimmy ‘Jax’ Pinchak ... Jesse
Amanda Foreman ... Amber
Bess Meyer ... Erin
Robert Pine ... Mr. Nelson
Gloria Gifford ... Lilly

PLOT:

from Hallmark:

A single mother with no time for dating suddenly finds herself with thousands of potential suitors in “All I Want For Christmas,” a Hallmark Original Movie premiering Saturday, December 1 (9/8c). Emmy® nominee Gail O’Grady (“NYPD Blue,” “American Dreams”), SAG Award winner Greg Germann (“Ally McBeal”) and Robert Mailhouse (Hallmark Channel’s “Thicker Than Water”) star in the film, which suggests that what we wish for the most is often closer than we imagine.

Sara (O’Grady) has had little time to worry about a love life since her husband died seven years ago, as romance has taken a back seat to raising her wise-beyond-his-years son, Jesse (Jimmy Jax Pinchak, “The Polar Express”), and running a local community center. But when Jesse enters a toy company contest that asks children for their greatest Christmas wish, asking them to find his mom a new husband, Sara suddenly finds herself in a whirlwind of dates, with cameras following her every move.

Soon, it becomes obvious that she has more chemistry with Roger (Germann), the son of the toy company CEO, than with any of the official bachelors. But as Sara gets to know the wealthy Roger better, Jesse begins to realize that he would rather see his mom end up with Ben (Mailhouse), their longtime friend and neighbor who is attractive, loyal…and unavailable. It may take a miracle for the right man to win out, Jesse figures, but that’s what Christmas is about!

Movie Review:

I absolutely loved this movie... the casting was terrific! I am a big fan of Gail O'Grady and Robert Mailhouse... so I loved them together in this! ... And the boy who played Sara's (Gail O'Grady) son, Jesse, was ideal. He perfectly matched the look of Gail with his cute blonde curly hair... and was refreshing and fun! He showed great energy and enthusiasm with his character. They were perfect together.

The entire movie was delightful... a wonderful wholesome family fun Holiday Movie. There were great lessons to be learned in it, as well... due to Sara's working in the community center providing food for those in need. She showed a servant's heart and a deep desire to help others... which was a great contrast to the wealthy freely-spending executive, Roger Nelson (played by Greg Germann), whom she finds herself engaged to.

Then Sara suddenly finds her heart is conflicted between Roger and her devoted neighbor and friend, Ben (played by Robert Mailhouse) ... who has always been there for her over the years - helping her along the way with her son. Who does she really love?

I think you'll love the answer -- and maybe, just possibly, the dvd cover (pictured below) kind of gives it away, too!!!