Free Printable - "November 2011 Calendar" for Christmas TV Schedule!

This is our first Free Printable... a November Calendar so you can print and mark your favorite upcoming Christmas Movies... Old and New, of course!!! It's perfect for printing and posting on the fridge, desk area, or sharing with a friend! ( hint! hint! ) here's a "Sneak Peek" Small image of it:To print, Click on this Link for Enlarged Picture:http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy29/itsawonderfulmovie/CalendarChristmasMovieNov11.jpgWait for it to Load and Print!!!More Printables to Come ... (if this one works out well!) including - a December Calendar, (coming next week!), and Much More!!!Please let me know what you think of the...

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Posted in Calendar , Christmas Graphics , Christmas TV Schedule , Printables

World Series Baseball + Favorite Baseball Movies

Well, if you saw my post yesterday, then you read that I was cheering for the Texas Rangers to win the World Series Baseball Game last night. (game 6) I stayed with it... all the way into 11 (edge of my seat!) innings.... and they unfortunately, lost. With the games tied up 3-3 - it's any body's ball game now - and I'll be cheering on the Rangers tonight! (October 28, 2011)*Inspired by the World Series, I was trying to think of my favorite baseball movies - and immediately, of course came to mind...The Sandlot (the first Sandlot movie). It is so nostalgic - a true classic! I remember the first time I saw it - our family rented it on Video...

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Posted in A Mile in His Shoes , Baseball , Dean Cain , GMC , The Sandlot , The Sandlot 3 : Heading Home

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

It's that time of year, again! Don't Miss it!The Annual Special - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, airs Tonight - October 27, 2011 - on ABC at 8 PM est.(Yes, I know, "Oh, Good Grief"... it airs opposite of Baseball - the World Series Game 6 on Fox! ((Go Texas Rangers!)) If you just can't turn the game, You can also download it online and watch it on instant video!I don't typically promote Halloween programming - as the focus here at It's a Wonderful Movie remains mostly on all of the upcoming Christmas TV Movies, however, we just had to make an exception for Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Snoopy, and all of our favorite...

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Posted in ABC , Charlie Brown , Halloween Cartoon , It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown , Linus , Sally Brown

The Mandie Book Series - Movies on TV!

This post is for those of you planning to watch the new Mandie Movie at Christmastime, titled "Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas". If you have not seen the the first 2 Mandie Movies already, or if you'd like to watch them again... they will be airing the next couple days on TV. (By the way, they are Rated: G)AIRING:October 25, 2011 Tuesday:Mandie and the Secret Tunnel (2009) ... BYU .... 2 PMDVD Synopsis:In 1899, Mandie's life changes when her Cherokee friends help her escape to a mansion that holds the hidden secrets of her past and the key to her future! "Mandie And The Secret Tunnel," is the first feature-length movie based on the Mandie books written by Lois Leppard. Set in the early 1900s, this series boasts a delightful cast of characters who, in the tradition of Little House On The...

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Posted in Dean Jones , Hayley Mills , ION , ION Christmas Movies , Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas

Hip Hip Hooray... It's Christmas Vacation!!! (with Clark Griswold!)

Every year I just love catching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on TV - and it seems every year one of the networks plays it early and not just once, but numerous times... which I also love!This year we can catch Clark Griswold and the family, along with Cousin Eddie, too - on CMT, starting this weekend! (Times listed below for this weekend and even more times in the coming days in the Christmas TV Schedule!!) Please Note: The Movie is officially rated PG-13. CMT and other networks, may or may not remove some of the original objectionable content. ((*Caution: Language, etc...))October 22, 2011 SaturdayNational Lampoon's Christmas Vacation...

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Posted in Christmas DVDs , CMT , Doris Roberts , National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Hercules Saves Christmas - Animal Planet Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEWHercules Saves ChristmasNetwork: Animal PlanetOriginal Air Date: Nov. - Dec. 2011CAST:Shorty Rossi ... the Voice of HerculesHercules ... Santa's DogAnthony Robinson ... MaxMackenzie Phillips ... HelenKathy Garver ... Sister AugustusMarc McClure ... Don RoscoeDanny Arroyo ... Rick WilderRichard Van Vleet ... RondoArturo Gil ... Elf RockyRonald Clark ... Elf RemoGeorge McGuire ... SantaBrad Williams ... Elf MickeyDana Woods ... Elf JosephPLOT:"Hercules Saves Christmas" takes us on a magical, fun-filled and touching journey. MAX MOOGLE, an adorable yet mischievous orphaned twelve year old boy is alone in the woods two days before...

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Posted in Animal Planet , Christmas Movie , Dog Movie , Hercules Saves Christmas

A Christmas Wedding Tail - Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEWA Christmas Wedding TailNetwork: Hallmark ChannelOriginal Air Date: November 19, 2011CAST:Jennie Garth ... SusanBrad Rowe ... Jakevoice of Jay Mohr ... Labrador Rustyvoice of Nikki Cox ... Poodle CheriCatherine Hicks ... EllenTom Arnold ... Pat Danika Yarosh ... MadisonShawn Ardalan ... Elf Brown Ariana ... Thelma Anna Barnholtz ... Monica Conrad Bluth ... Ariana Brown ... Thelma Brock Burnett ... Rainbow Brad Chance ... Chauncey Caia Coley ... Daphne John Colton ... Reverand Paul Keith Dobbins ... Santa Claus Bobbie Eakes ... Hillary Miles Elliot ... Logan Davis Shirell Ferguson ... Tahira Diane Healey ... Lana Michael Healey ......

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Posted in A Christmas Wedding Tail , Hallmark Channel , Hallmark Christmas Movies , Jennie Garth

New Christmas DVD Releases for Tuesday, October 18, 2011

There are lots of Great DVD Releases Today, including the Hallmark Channel Movie, Gift of the Magi and a new Peanuts DVD Release, Peanuts: Happiness Is... Snow Days!Click her to see this Movie, Cartoon, and Much More!!!!(Just click on the link above and scroll down to the October 18th - DVD Releases!)"May your days be Merry & Brigh...

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Posted in Christmas Movies , Favorite Christmas Movies on DVD

Hallmark Movie Channel will premiere "Finding a Family" this weekend

*Please Note: this new premiere family movie, "Finding a Family" - will air on Hallmark MOVIE Channel and not the regular Hallmark Channel.FINDING A FAMILYPremieres Saturday, October 15th, 2011I NEED YOUR MOVIE REVIEWS!:As I mentioned to you all when the last movie premiered on Hallmark MOVIE Channel (The Cabin), I do not have this channel. I asked for any of you who have the Hallmark MOVIE Channel, who were able to watch the movie - to give your Movie Review and received a great response. I hope many of you will do the same with this newest movie.Please visit the main page for Finding a Family, and scroll down to the comment box to leave your...

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Posted in Finding a Family , Kim Delaney

GMC Premieres "Decision", starring Christian Singer, Natalie Grant, this Weekend

I have been a fan of Christian singer, Natalie Grant - for awhile now ! She has some really terrific religious songs, plus whenever I see her interviewed, she is always so bubbly and sweet. This movie, from the clips I've seen - seem to be a drastic change from the way we usually see her. This movie looks to be more serious and dramatic. See details on plot below.... plus I'v included You Tube Clips (below) of some of my favorite Natalie Grant songs... one just so happens to be titled "It's a Wonderful Life!"from GMC Press Release:FOUR-TIME GMA DOVE AWARD FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEARNATALIE GRANT MAKES HER ACTING DEBUT IN ...DECISION,...

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"ABC Family Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas" Begins November 20th, 2011!

I've just learned lots of exciting news from ABC Family...First, as mentioned in the above title, the Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas on ABC FAMILY will begin November 20th, 2011! That's the Sunday before Thanksgiving!There will be Two New Premiere Movies : "Desperately Seeking Santa", premiering in November and "12 Dates of Christmas" premiering in December!(Will these new movies be Family-Friendly? We don't know, yet. Please always check ratings before viewing with your children!)Also, with these 2 new Movies, there will be other Classic Favorite Movies (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", "Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas," "The...

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Posted in ABC family 25 days of Christmas , ABC Family Countdown to Christmas , Christmas Movies

The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf's Story - New Cartoon Animation!

MOVIE REVIEWThe Elf on the Shelf: An Elf's StoryNetwork: CBSOriginal Air Date: November 25, 2011*Available on DVD: November 26, 2011*A new animated feature based on the best-selling holiday children's book! CAST:unknown voices *Image from CBS - Click to Enlarge PLOT:From http://elfontheshelf.com:Nine-year-old Taylor McTuttle has reached a crossroads. Does he believe Santa Claus really knows who is naughty or nice? Does he even believe in Santa Claus anymore?An Elf’s Story is the inspirational tale of Chippey, the young scout elf who is assigned by Santa to restore Taylor’s belief in Christmas magic. When the boy breaks the number one Elf on...

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Posted in Animation , CBS , CBS Holiday Movie , Christmas Cartoon , The Elf on the Shelf

Hoops and YoYo Ruin Christmas - Cartoon Animation

MOVIE REVIEWHoops and YoYo Ruin ChristmasNetwork: CBS(*will also air on the Hallmark Channel)Original Air Date: November 25, 2011CAST:Dave Parke ... Santa Mike Adair ... Hoops Bev Carlson ... Piddles Bob Holt ... Yoyo PLOT:from CBS Press Release:"Hoops and YoYo Ruin Christmas," A NEW ANIMATED HOLIDAY SPECIAL PRESENTED BY HALLMARK, WILL BE BROADCAST FRIDAY, NOV. 25 AT 8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT, ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK. Hoops and YoYo Ruin Christmas, a new animated special presented by Hallmark, follows the unexpected adventure of the comical pink kitty and green bunny team, Hoops & Yoyo, after they become accidental stowaways on Santa's sleigh....

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Posted in Animation , CBS , Christmas Cartoon , Hallmark , Hoops and Yo Yo , Hoops and YoYo Ruin Christmas

"Hug Your GRANDMA Day" - Wednesday, October 12, 2011 !

I received this very sweet e-mail regarding a Programming Alert on INSP and I wanted to share it with all of you - plus, a very heartwarming video clip (below)!--------------- MESSAGE from INSP  ---------------WE LOVE GRANDMAS!AND WE HENCEFORTH DECLARE OCTOBER 12TH NATIONAL HUG YOUR GRANDMA DAYAND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, WATCH A MARATHON FEATURING THE BEST EPISODES FROM ONE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE GRANDMAS - GRANDMA WALTON!SO GIVE YOUR GRANDMA A BIG BEAR HUG AND WATCH THE WALTONS "HUG YOUR GRANDMA MARATHON" OCTOBER 12TH STARTING AT 1:30 PM EASTERN ONLY ON INSP--------------- END of MESSAGE   ---------------VIDEO CLIP:Isn't...

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Posted in Grandma , The Waltons

Saddle Up Your Horses - Flicka Movies New DVD Release + My Movie Reviews!

 For Horse Lovers Everywhere-Both Flicka Movies will be released on Blu-rayOctober 11th, 2011 :Flicka (Triple Play) [Blu-ray]    ------ AND ------Flicka 2 (Triple Play) [Blu-ray]    *See My Movie Review of Flicka   *See My Movie Review of Flicka...

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Posted in DVD Releases , Flicka , Flicka 2 , Horse Movies

Flicka - Movie Review

MOVIE REVIEWFlickaDVD Release Date: February 6, 2007 CAST:Tim McGraw ... Rob McLaughlin Maria Bello ... Nell McLaughlin Alison Lohman ... Katy McLaughlin Ryan Kwanten ... Howard McLaughlin Danny Pino ... Jack Dallas Roberts ... Gus Kaylee DeFer ... Miranda Koop Jeffrey Nordling ... Rick Koop Dey Young ... Esther Koop Nick Searcy ... Norbert Rye Buck Taylor ... Wagner PLOT:Set amidst spectacular mountain vistas, this inspiring, coming-of-age story features an all-star cast, including country music star Tim McGraw, Maria Bello and Alison Lohman. All headstrong 16-year-old Katy McLaughlin (Lohman) longs for is to work on her family's mountainside...

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Posted in Flicka , Horse Movie , Movie Review

123rd Rose Parade - Updated Information

*Update Made to Christmas TV Schedule - This year, the 123rd Rose Parade themed “Just Imagine...” and the Rose Bowl Game will take place on Monday, January 2, 2012 according to the Tournament of Roses’ “Never on a Sunday” tradition. In 1893, officials decided it would be best to avoid interfering with Sunday worship services and decided to move events to January 2nd whenever January 1st fell on a Sunday. The 123rd Rose Parade, presented by Honda themed “Just Imagine...” will take place on Monday, January 2, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) featuring spirited marching bands from throughout the nation, majestic floral floats, and high-stepping...

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Posted in Happy New Year , Parade

"Wind at my Back" is Back on INSP!

   Just wanted to let you all know... "Wind at my Back" is Back ! ...on INSP at 7 PM Weekdays and 2 PM on Sunday afternoons. It's a delightful family show centered around the Bailey family, in a town called New Bedford. (Hmmm? I wonder if they were inspired by the Bailey family of It's a Wonderful Life - who lived in Bedford Falls?) I hope many of you will enjoy Wind at my Back with your family, as I have with mine! (Check out a cute video clip - below!)I wrote in a previous post (August 17 - INSP Fall Schedule) - that I was disappointed to see Wind at my Back go at 7 - so perhaps, they listened to many fans of the show who missed...

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Posted in Anne of Green Gables , INSP , Kevin Sullivan , Wind at my Back

"Love's Christmas Journey" - will be a FOUR HOUR Movie Event!!!

This Newest Movie in the "Love Comes Softly Saga" ~ "Love's Christmas Journey"...follows the last movie in the series- Love Finds a Home. It will be a Four Hour Movie this time - so be sure to set your recorders accordingly!Premieres: November 5, 2011on the Hallmark ChannelThe next chapter in the story is of Ellie King and her brother, Aaron Davis. Both are grown up children of Clark and Marty Davis. See the full Press Release below from Hallmark Channel! "Love's Christmas Journey" stars Natalie Hall, Greg Vaughan, Sean Astin, JoBeth Williams, Charles Shaughnessy, and one of my favorites, Ernest Borgnine! (Mr. Borgnine portrayed the wonderful...

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Posted in Ernest Borgnine , Greg Vaughan , Hallmark Christmas Movies , Janette Oke , JoBeth Williams , Love Comes Softly , Love Finds a Home , Love's Christmas Journey , Sean Astin

Love Comes Softly Movie Order

The order of the Love Come Softly Movies below, will be listed in the chronological order of the characters lives. MOVIE #1:Love Begins - the prequel to “Love Comes Softly,” the first in a series of highly-rated “Loves” movies from Hallmark Channel. It is the story of Clark Davis falling in love with his first wife, Ellen. Available on DVDMOVIE #2:Love's Everlasting Courage In the second prequel to “Love Comes Softly,” when Clark’s beloved wife, Ellen, dies from scarlet fever, he and his daughter, Missy, must find a way to survive this hardship while also saving the barren land from drought.NOT Available on DVD, YET!MOVIE #3:Love Comes SoftlyBy...

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Posted in Hallmark Channel , Janette Oke , Love Comes Softly , Love's Christmas Journey