Back in January, I had the supreme privilege of not only screening one of the most popular Hallmark films to come along in recent years–Unleashing Mr. Darcy–but I had the opportunity to interview the star of the film (Cindy Busby) as well as other cast members as the year has progressed. While not necessarily a “cast member,” no one can deny how […]

Those of you who follow me regularly know of my fondness for Hallmark programming in general, and it is a true joy to interview all of the cast involved with their shows, films, etc. because I figure if Hallmark hired them, they are indubitably positive, kind, generous and humble people. And all of those terms merely scratch the surface when describing the empyrean […]

Even many months after its premiere, the Hallmark film Unleashing Mr. Darcy is a film that continues to resonate with viewers. I remember noticing the actress who played an impeccably convincing Felicity in that film, and lo and behold, she appeared in the pilot for Chesapeake Shores as well. This dynamically busy new mother, Courtney Richter, recently chatted with me about her unusual start […]

Let’s face it–while most treasure the stories that Hallmark Channel customarily tells in their films and shows principally due to those mirthful, lighthearted endings, most viewers are aware of the fact that without a smidgen of conflict, the stories might fall flat. It just so happens that Michael K. Richards and his portrayal of Wes truly embed that requisite trace of family drama and contention without going “over the top.” Recently, I […]

As a now long-time Hallmark viewer, I can recall the Signed, Sealed, Delivered pilot that first aired a few years back. As that series resonated with me on an intensely personal level, seeing one of the originals on the new Chesapeake Shores show on Hallmark was especially exciting for me. Recently, Laci J Mailey agreed to answer a few questions about how she got […]

Again, I must credit the extraordinary Mitchell Kummen for highlighting yet another outstanding young person–Zenia Marshall. As Mitchell is always scrupulous when it comes to supporting his co-stars in every project with which he is involved, I was ecstatic to learn of this exquisite young lady’s inclusion in the film Summer of Dreams. Just like Sean Thomas, Zenia also agreed to answer a few questions about […]

When Mitchell Kummen began tweeting about Summer of Dreams (Mitchell is one of those young people that so completely impresses me in every way so I follow him very closely), I noticed that he kept mentioning this young musician named Sean Thomas. Now, I had never heard of this guy, but Mitchell seemed to be really motivated by and supportive of him. […]

Periodically, you might see an actor in a film or TV show and stop and marvel, “Where have I seen him before?” Thanks to our beloved digital age, we often have instant access, and it does appear that “character actors” are making a resurgence in recent times. And oftentimes, actors who class themselves in this genre have more works than we ever dreamed, […]

When I think of the show Cedar Cove that ran for three magnificent years on the Hallmark network, I cannot help but think of all the phenomenal people I “met” through twitter and who have now gone on to even more extraordinary endeavors. Had it not been for my sincere affection for all who were affiliated with that show, I never would have connected […]

Almost by accident, I happened upon a show last year on the UP network–their first scripted series Ties That Bind. I was a little bit behind, but once I got into it, I was impressed with the depth of writing, the acting, and the family-friendly way in which real world issues were examined. It wasn’t long before I realized the creative genius […]