Christian Review Magazine Issue 1 - Nov/Dec 2014 | Page 80

‘SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED FOR CHRISTMAS’ A Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere Sunday, November 23 (9p.m. ET/PT, 8C) Starring: Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe, Geoff Gustafson, Marion Ross, Rob Estes With a duty to deliver every last letter before Christmas, the beloved quartet of post office detectives—Oliver, Shane, Rita and Norman—are working around the clock to redirect Santa’s mail. When they receive an emotional last-minute plea not meant for Saint Nick, but instead written to God, they must delay their own travel plans to make sure one little girl doesn’t lose her Christmas joy—something Oliver and Shane are also struggling to find as they each face painful holiday memories. With a little guidance from a mysterious post office volunteer, Jordan, the PO stables are more surprised than anyone to discover they've been a part of more than one miracle on this Christmas Eve. ‘THE CHRISTMAS SECRET’ A Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere Sunday, December 7 (9p.m. ET/PT, 8C) Starring: Bethany Joy Lenz, John Reardon, Susan Hogan, Michael Hogan, Jaeda Lily Miller, William Ainscough Based On Donna VanLiere’s Bestselling Novel The Christmas Secret With Christmas rapidly approaching, a struggling single mom’s life is falling apart. She has lost her job, has been evicted from her home and is being taken to court by her ex-husband for custody of their children. If she can recover a lost family heirloom – a magical star-shaped locket – she just might be able to mend her life and find love and good fortune in time for Christmas. The film “The Christmas Secret” is based on Donna VanLiere’s bestselling novel of the same name. 78 > CHRISTIAN REVIEW