In the beginning: Looking Back at Some Famous Sitcom’s First Episodes

By Michael Lyons

January, the first month of the year; the start of something new.  It’s the perfect time of for a fresh start.

As we work through our resolutions, which sadly may already be broken, it’s good to remember that everyone has to start somewhere and that we all have our own “ square one.”

What a perfect time of year to look back on where some of our most famous TV sitcoms started and reflect back on the very first episodes of these, now legendary, television shows.

“TV or Not TV,” The Honeymooners, aired October 1, 1955

Starting life as a skit on “The Jackie Gleason Show,” “The Honeymooners” became its own show with this episode, in which Brooklyn pals Ralph (Jackie Gleason) and Ed (Art Carney), decide to “share” a television.  They split the cost and keep the TV in Ralph’s apartment, which of course leads to arguments over who will watch what and when and where.

The standards of this epitome from the Golden Age of TV are set in motion in this very first episode, most notably Ralph’s explosions at Ed, which are particularly hysterical here, as Ed attempts to watch the popular kids show, “Captain Video.”

It’s also ironic and so fitting that the first episode of “The Honeymooners” (one of TV’s most popular shows of all time) centered around and commented on what was then becoming our obsession with television.

“The Sick Boy and the Sitter,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” aired October 3, 1961

In this very first episode, comedy writer Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke, of course) is invited to a party at the home of Alan Brady (the show’s fictional famous comedian whose show Rob writes for).  Rob desperately wants to go, but struggles through a clash in his conscience when his wife Laura (Mary Tyler Moore) worries that their son may be coming down with something and doesn’t want to leave him with a babysitter.

Much of what “The Dick Van Dyke Show” would become famous for is strongly in place here, particularly the quick, comic writing and timing (the latter exhibited by supporting players Morey Amsterdam and Rose Marie)

What’s interesting is an oh so subtle change, Mary Tyler Moore’s now famous Laura Petrie is referred to as “Laurie” in this debut episode.

“Meet the Bunkers,” “All in the Family,” aired January 12, 1971

The very first episode of a landmark series that was so very revolutionary at its time and started a shift in the TV landscape.

In the premiere show, an anniversary party for Archie and Edith Bunker (Carol O’ Connor and Jean Stapleton) turns incendiary when Archie, the ultra conservative clashes with his liberal son-in-law Mike, a/k/a “Meathead,” (Rob Reiner).

No sitcom before or since has tackled the clash of political and cultural beliefs in such a thoughtful, and still funny, way.  Not only was “All in the Family” a watershed show for its time, it’s still oh so relevant today.

“Give Me a Ring Sometime,” “Cheers,” aired September 30, 1982

We first met the denizens of the bar, “where everybody knows your name” in this debut episode, where Diane (Shelly Long) is jilted by her fiancé and left at the bar, heartbroken.

While there, she meets Sam (Ted Danson), the reformed alcoholic, ex-Red Sox pitcher and the residents and employees of the Boston bar that will feel like home to her and countless, devoted Thursday night viewers for another eleven years.

With “Cheers” becoming a “comfort food” like show that feels so familiar, seeing the first episode is like watching old home movies.

All of these premiere episodes are so much like January itself, an impressive debut with the hope of so much more to come.

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From WINTERFEST ❄️ to MYSTERY 🔎 — See 4 Movie Premieres this Weekend on the Hallmark Channel, UPtv and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries... / Also, a Prayer Request for my family...

Winterfest continues with TWO New Premieres this Holiday 3-Day Weekend... Mystery is back Sunday night... and there's a lighthearted Rom-Com movie on UPtv...

See all the details...

Saturday, January 18, 2020:

Love on Iceland

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Storyline via Hallmark: Hardworking podcast producer Chloe is hoping to recharge her batteries during a spontaneously planned vacation with her college friends Isabella and Kenneth. She has chosen Iceland as their destination, inspired by a podcast guest who found a new lease on life and career during a sojourn in the majestic “land of fire and ice.” But Chloe’s transformative journey takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of another traveler: Charlie, her ex-boyfriend from college.

See the premiere of Love on Iceland

Saturday, January 18, 2020

at 9pm/8c on the Hallmark Channel

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More... Saturday, January 18, 2020:

Winterfest Holiday Weekend

Movie Marathon Countdown

The Hallmark Channel will be counting down the best Winterfest movies all weekend long!

Look for movies like: Winter Castle, A Winter Princess, One Winter Weekend, Winter in Vail, Love in Winterland, Love on the Slopes, Winter's Dream, Love on Ice, One Winter Proposal, Winter Love Story, Frozen in Love, A Royal Winter, Snowcoming and more!

Tune in for a Winterfest Holiday Weekend

Movie Marathon Countdown

starting Saturday, January 18, 2020

at 11pm/10c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, January 19, 2020:

Hopeless Romantic

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Storyline via UPtv: Enlisting the help of his friend Liz, Matt tries using classic romantic comedy movies as a model to win back his ex-girlfriend, only to find he might be wooing the wrong girl.

See the premiere of Hopeless Romantic

Sunday, January 19, 2020

at 7pm/6c on UPtv

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More... Sunday, January 19, 2020:

Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery

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Storyline via Hallmark: Gourmet chef turned culinary sleuth Henry Ross teams up once again with Detective Maggie Price when a rare and valuable book – the “Chef’s Book” from a legendary San Francisco restaurant – resurfaces and leads to the murder of a rather unscrupulous antiques dealer.

See the premiere of Gourmet Detective

Sunday, January 19, 2020

at 8pm/7c on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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Monday, January 20, 2020:

Today is a special Holiday movie premiere...

Amazing Winter Romance

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Storyline via Hallmark: Julia’s been writing about lost dreams instead of her usual uplifting articles. Wanting her “seize-the-day” spirit back, she goes home to write about small-town charm and instantly feels the warmth of her community. But it’s the gigantic snow maze her childhood friend Nate built that inspires her to write something her boss loves. Now she’s wanted back in the city, but Julia’s reluctant to go. She feels chemistry with Nate and wonders if he feels it too. Catching sight of him seemingly enjoying a date, Julia leaves heartbroken. If only he’d utter the one word she needs to hear – stay.

See the Special Holiday Monday premiere of
Amazing Winter Romance

Monday, January 20, 2020

at 9pm/8c on the Hallmark Channel

I hope you all have a nice weekend.

For those of you who are prayer warriors, I must ask you to be in prayer for my dear Aunt. She fell on Friday morning and was found unconscious in her home. Her brain has been bleeding, and the family is all around her. We're praying so hard that she will wake up.

Like many of you, my precious Aunt loves the Hallmark Channel, all the new movies, classics, and "When Calls the Heart." I just love talking about all of them with her. She is one of those people who is bubbly and fun, always a joy to be around. Please say a prayer for her... my family is heartbroken, but keeping the faith.

Take care dear friends, Net

🌟🌟SHINING HIS LIGHT!🌟🌟

"LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress."

~Isaiah 33:2

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❤ “LOVE EVER AFTER” MONTH 2020 on the HALLMARK CHANNEL! ❤ -- Love is in Store ALL February with Valentine's Day Rom-Com Movies, Pet Programs and More! 💘📨 🐈🐕 SEE DE*TAILS* HERE:

Fall in LOVE this February...
with FOUR all New Original Movies,
plus Pet Initiative Programs
on the Hallmark Channel!

See the press release from Hallmark below for all the details on what is in store...

Love in Store - Alexandra Breckenridge and Robert Buckley - image: Hallmark Crown Media

Hallmark Press Release:

THIS FEBRUARY ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

CELEBRATE “LOVE EVER AFTER”

AND ADOPTION EVER AFTER

Four All-New Original Movies, and

Four Adorable Specials Highlighting the Joys of Animal Rescue

Crown Media Family Network’s first-ever national holiday

ADOPTION EVER AFTER DAY

will launch on Sunday, February 16th

FOUR HALLMARK CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERES: February is sweeter than ever, with four all-new original movie premieres that celebrate romance, every Saturday night. The fun starts with “A Valentine’s Match” (Saturday, February 1, 9 p.m. ET/PT), followed by “Matching Hearts” (Saturday February 8, 9 p.m. ET/PT). Next up, Hallmark Publishing’s first-ever movie adaptation brings Nancy Naigle’s beloved characters to life in, “The Secret Ingredient” (Saturday February 15, 9 p.m. ET/PT). Last up, opposites attract in “Love in Store” (Saturday, February 22, 9 p.m. ET/PT).

A NEW HOLIDAY – ADOPTION EVER AFTER DAY: Hallmark Channel’s overall pet initiative Adoption Ever After celebrates over 40,000 shelter-pet adoptions. In honor of that milestone, Crown Media Family Networks is launching its first ever national holiday, ADOPTION EVER AFTER DAY, on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The annual holiday will serve as a day to encourage shelter-pet adoption as well as a day of service to America’s neighborhood shelters. Each year, the holiday will fall on the third Sunday in February.

FOUR ANIMAL-ADOPTION THEMED SPECIALS: Kicking off the month, Hallmark Channel puts the “play” in Instant Replay with the return of “Cat Bowl II’ (Saturday, February 1, 11 p.m. ET/PT) and “Kitten Bowl VII” (Sunday, February 2, 2 p.m. ET/PT). Next up, the third annual “2020 American Rescue Dog Show” (a two-night event, Sunday February 16, 8 p.m. ET/PT and Monday, February 17, 8 p.m. ET/PT) shines a spotlight on rescue dogs. Later that night, “Home & Family’s” Larissa Wohl takes viewers on a journey of the heart and on the road in the all-new “Hallmark Channel’s Tails of Joy” (Monday, February 17, 10 p.m. ET/PT).

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Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: David Dolsen

‘A VALENTINE’S MATCH’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, February 1, 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Bethany Joy Lenz, Luke Macfarlane, Mary-Margaret Humes

Storyline via Hallmark: The path to true love is sometimes long and winding, especially for Natalie Simmons (Lenz). Recently fired from her broadcasting job in San Francisco, Natalie returns to her hometown in Oregon to assist her mom (Mary-Margaret Humes, “Dawson’s Creek, “A Feeling of Home”) with the town’s annual Valentine’s Festival. Even though Natalie is officially engaged, she’s thrown for a big loop when she reconnects with kind and handsome Zach Williams (Macfarlane), the guy who broke her heart – and their engagement – ten years ago.

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Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer:  Allister Foster

‘MATCHING HEARTS’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, February 8, 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Taylor Cole, Ryan Paevey

Storyline via Hallmark: Julia Palmer (Cole) is a professional matchmaker who is trying to convince Daniel (Paevey), the handsome newcomer to town known as “Mr. Stay Single,” to sign up for their matchmaking services. Landing him as a client would be a big feather in her cap and her chance to take the reins at the firm. While working with Daniel, who reluctantly agrees to be matched, Julia begins to develop feelings for him. Because he’s a client, however, she must stay professional and keep her feelings to herself while she helps him search for love. When she finds out that hers is the only heart he’s after, she must decide if she’s finally met her match.

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Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Steven Ackerman

‘THE SECRET INGREDIENT'
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, February 15, 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Erin Cahill, Brendan Penny

Storyline via Hallmark: Bakery owner Kelly (Cahill) hasn’t thought about love since Andrew (Penny) ended their engagement for culinary school in Paris. Now he’s back, and so is their chemistry. Unfortunately, Kelly’s still hurt and won’t see Andrew before he leaves. But little does she know that when she’s selected as a contestant on the Valentine’s Day Bake-Off, Andrew is as well. In fact, none of the contestants will meet until the final show when only two are left. Win or lose, it’ll be sad when Andrew leaves for Paris since he and Kelly have finally discovered the secret ingredient of why he should stay – love.

Based on The Secret Ingredient by USA Today Bestselling author Nancy Naigle, it is the first-ever movie adaptation of a Hallmark Publishing original novel.

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Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Ryan Plummer

‘LOVE IN STORE’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, February 22, 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Alexandra Breckenridge, Robert Buckley, Jackée Harry

Storyline via Hallmark: Shopping network hosts Terrie (Breckenridge) and David (Buckley) have different styles, and personalities that clash. Each wants a promotion, but first they’ll have to get along as co-hosts. Seeing a text from her boyfriend breaking up with her while on camera, Terrie goes speechless and David steps in. The audience instantly loves their charisma and, despite their initial dislike for one another, a romantic flame ignites. But when Terrie’s old boyfriend asks David to help him win Terrie back, explaining he got cold feet when she brought up marriage, David takes a step back, afraid Terrie may have already sold her heart.

*PET INIATIVE PROGRAMS:*

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‘CAT BOWL II’
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Saturday, February 1, 11 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Beth Stern, Boomer Esiason, Cameron Mathison, Larissa Wohl, and Rashad Jennings

“Cat Bowl II” is a one-hour special featuring adult cats from Kitten Bowls past coming together for an all-star game. Featuring 'where are they now' segments with fun and heartwarming profile pieces. Presented in association with North Shore Animal League America, it is hosted by Beth Stern, TV personality and national spokesperson for North Shore Animal League America.

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‘KITTEN BOWL VII’
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Saturday, February 2, 2 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Beth Stern, Jill Wagner, Brennan Elliott, Rashad Jennings and more
Hi-res images are available at crownmediapress.com.

Presented in partnership with North Shore Animal League America, “Kitten Bowl VII” will feature over 100 kittens rescued from across the country, as four teams will be competing for the Feline Football Championship. The 2020 game also marks a milestone of more than 40,000 shelter pet adoptions since “Kitten Bowl” premiered in 2014. TV personality, author and animal advocate Beth Stern returns as host for this year’s event from Hallmark Channel’s Kitten Bowl Stadium and is joined by commentators Jill Wagner and Brennan Elliott for all the play-by-play action along with field correspondent, former NFL running back Rashad Jennings, and four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Boomer Esiason, who returns as the Commissioner of the Football Feline League.

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‘2020 AMERICAN RESCUE DOG SHOW’ (A Two-Night Event)
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Rebecca Romijn, Rodney Peete, Larissa Wohl and more

Rebecca Romijn and Rodney Peete host the third annual canine competition, the only one of its kind to shine the spotlight on rescue dogs. Purebreds and mixed breeds vie for top honors over the two-night event in adorable categories including Best in Wiggling, Best in Special Needs, Best in Couch Potato and more, with the winners in each category facing off for the title of Best in Rescue. Ross Mathews and Larissa Wohl return as co-hosts to report on all the action on the sidelines and backstage. Celebrity judges Melissa Peterman, Kevin Frazier, Gabby Douglas and Jennie Garth will help crown the top canine.

Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Rachel Framingheddu Murray

‘HALLMARK CHANNEL’S TAILS OF JOY’
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Monday, February 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Hosted by: Larissa Wohl

We follow the rescue of a group of 60 dogs and cats, starting with transport from a rural area in Central California, caring for these animals, watching them begin to flourish, identifying their unique personalities, and ultimately placing them in loving homes. This heartwarming journey offers a powerful message of hope and encourages families to adopt not shop.

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There are certainly lots of movies and specials to love
this February on the Hallmark Channel!

Much Love and Blessings
to all my friends here! Net

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Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" Preview Special 2020

Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States
LLC/Photographer: Alexx Henry/Alexx Henry Studios, LLC

Watch a sneak peek of Hallmark Channel's
"Love Ever After" original movies:

*A Valentine's Match (Bethany Joy Lenz, Luke McFarlane, Mary-Margaret Humes) - February 1, 2020

*Matching Hearts (Taylor Cole and Ryan Paevey) - February 8, 2020

*The Secret Ingredient (Erin Cahill and Brendan Penny) - February 15, 2020

*Love in Store (Alexandra Breckenridge and Robert Buckley) - February 22, 2020

See the "Love Ever After" Preview Special

Saturday, January 25, 2020

at 11pm/10c on the Hallmark Channel

Plus, look for details on the upcoming Cat Bowl II, Kitten Bowl VII, and the 2020 American Rescue Dog Show during the 2020 "Love Ever After Preview Special," hosted by Larissa Wohl and Luke Macfarlane.

For more details
on the new "Love Ever After" movies
and more - visit *HERE*!

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⏰ TIME for CHRISTMAS AGAIN 🎄 on HALLMARK!!! 🌟 SEE HERE:

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The clock and calendar may tell us it's January, but Christmas never really ends on Hallmark!

Here are the CHRISTMAS MOVIES you can look forward to seeing this week on ALL THREE HALLMARK NETWORKS...

Hallmark Drama's
classic Christmas movie presentation is...
"Christmas with Tucker"
on Wednesday, January 15th at 9pm/8c..

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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
classic Christmas movie presentation is
"Time for You to Come Home for Christmas"
on Thursday, January 16th at 9pm/8c.

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Airing just before that, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, is an encore Dayspring Presentation of the heartwarming, touching movie, "The Color of Rain," at 7pm/6c., which is Christmassy at the very end of the movie. Stars Lacey Chabert and Warren Christie. (See my review - here.)

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Hallmark Channel's
classic Christmas movie presentation is
"Christmas Town"
on Friday, January 17th at 10pm/9c.

I hope you all enjoy this little time travel back to Christmas this week!

Joyous Blessings to You All! Net

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💕🎂 Hallmark Announces New Movie #TheSecretIngredient based on the @HallmarkPublish book by Nancy Naigle for "Love Ever After" Event in February! 💕🎂 @nancynaigle @theErinCahill @BrendanJPenny @hallmarkchannel - DETAILS:

Hallmark Press Release:

CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS

ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER

BOOK-TO-FILM ADAPTATION

Hallmark Publishing Original Novel, The Secret Ingredient, for New Original Movie to Air in February as Part of Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" Programming Event

New York, NY, January 14, 2020 - Crown Media Family Networks announced today its first-ever movie adaptation of a Hallmark Publishing original novel. The film, based on The Secret Ingredient by USA Today Bestselling author Nancy Naigle, is slated to air this February in conjunction with Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" programming event.

"When we launched Hallmark Publishing two and a half years ago, we envisioned a future when we would be able to leverage the division's original novels as blueprints for new movies," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Crown Media Family Networks. "The Secret Ingredient checked off all the boxes for a great Hallmark Channel movie - a compelling narrative, rich, multi-dimensional characters, heart-warming sentiment - and we are so proud to bring this wonderful story from page to screen as our very first book-to-film adaptation."

The Secret Ingredient

The Secret Ingredient tells the tale of a once-engaged couple that dreamed of opening their own restaurant. Though life took them in different directions, one special recipe turns out to be a reminder of how much their past is a part of them still. The novel can currently be found on iTunes, Hallmark.com, Amazon.com, and Kobo.com.

Hallmark Publishing, which originally launched in 2017 as a digital publisher, offers wholesome romances, intriguing mysteries and original titles by USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors in eBook, audiobook, and paperback form.


ABOUT HALLMARK PUBLISHING

Launched in 2017, Crown Media Family Networks' publishing division, Hallmark Publishing, recreates the rich storytelling from Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' beloved movies as eBooks, audiobooks, and paperbacks. From sparkling romances to intriguing mysteries, including original titles by USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors, Hallmark Publishing offers a whole new way for viewers to engage with Crown Media's stories and characters. In addition, Hallmark Publishing will adapt existing books into new original movies. Hallmark Publishing's books can be found on Amazon, iTunes, Rakuten Kobo, and at retail and online stores. To visit the website, please visit www.hallmarkchannel.com/hallmark-publishing Hallmark Publishing on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter

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MORE DETAILS on "The Secret Ingredient" Movie:

Nancy Naigle, author of the book The Secret Ingredient, also wrote other popular books turned into Hallmark movies, including Christmas in Evergreen, Christmas Joy, Hope at Christmas and Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa!

Starring in "The Secret Ingredient" are: Erin Cahill (Love, Fall and Order") and Brendan Penny ("Chesapeake Shores").

"The Secret Ingredient" storyline: Small-town baker, Kelly, gets a big surprise when she is invited to compete on a Valentine's Day baking show in New York City - and an even bigger surprise when she runs into her ex-fiance.

I was so happy to learn (during the Christmas season!) that Erin Cahill would be starring in this upcoming "Love Ever After" movie for Hallmark! She has quickly become one of my Hallmark favorites since her sweet Christmas movies and "Love, Fall and Order!" Plus... I absolutely loved her in the INSP film, "Christmas on the Range!" She's truly fantastic in that movie! (By the way... You can watch it digitally through Amazon Prime Video or get a copy on DVD!)

Erin's co-star, Brendan Penny, (also one of my favorites!) is no stranger when it comes to working in the kitchen in Hallmark movies. His character worked in a restaurant in both "A Dash of Love" and "Pride, Prejudice & Mistletoe!" Will he be the secret ingredient in this movie? I have a feeling Hallmark has cooked up another sweet romantic comedy!

Be sure to look for "The Secret Ingredient" during Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" month - premiering Saturday, February 15th at 9pm/8c!

Blessings to you all, Net

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❤ “WHEN CALLS THE HEART,” RETURNS FOR SEASON 7 THIS FEBRUARY EXCLUSIVELY ON THE HALLMARK CHANNEL! ❤ #Hearties @hallmarkchannel DETAILS:

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OPEN YOUR ❤ ONCE AGAIN #Hearties!

Hallmark Press Release...

CABLE TELEVISION’S #1 SERIES,

“WHEN CALLS THE HEART,”

RETURNS FOR SEASON 7
EXCLUSIVELY ON HALLMARK CHANNEL,

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd

Cable’s #1 Drama Makes Its Highly Anticipated Return

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Season Seven of “When Calls the Heart,” Hallmark Channel’s longest-running, most-watched primetime series to date, returns with all-new episodes on Sunday, February 23 at 8pm/7c, starring Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Martin Cummins, Andrea Brooks, Paul Greene, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, Aren Buchholz, Eva Bourne, Kayla Wallace, Johannah Newmarch and Florence Blakeley. Buoyed by a legion of devoted fans, the Hearties, “When Calls the Heart” continues to grow in popularity and in the ratings.

In the Season Seven premiere, titled “A Moving Picture,” Lucas gives Elizabeth writing advice that causes her to search for new inspiration. Rosemary and Lee plan a vacation. Faith returns home with a dilemma that may force her to part ways from Carson. Gowen is interviewed for a business magazine.

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My Take...

The latest Christmas movie of "When Calls the Heart," which aired on the Hallmark Channel Christmas day, only made me anticipate and long even more for season 7. Is Elizabeth ready to open up her heart once again? Will Faith and Carter stay together? Will Clara and Jesse get married? What adventures lie ahead for Lee, Rosemary, Bill, Nathan, Lucas, Fiona, and all the others? Will baby Jack take new steps? I'm certainly looking forward to returning to Hope Valley this February to find out, and I hope you are, too!

If you missed the "When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas" movie when it originally aired, or if you'd like to watch again, you can stream it through Amazon's Prime Video - *HERE*! It's perfect viewing to watch with the whole family!

Look for "When Calls the Heart"

Season 7, Episode 1: “A Moving Picture”

Sunday, February 23, 2020

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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