COME HOME TO GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
THIRD ANNUAL ‘GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS’ BEGINS OCTOBER 20
WITH 20 HIGH-QUALITY, ORIGINAL HOLIDAY FILMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
As Gift to Viewers, Full Slate of Movie Premiere Dates Coming Soon
NEW YORK, NY – September 18, 2023 –Great American Family today announced the company’s highly-rated and highly-anticipated annual holiday program event, Great American Christmas, returns Friday, October 20, with the first premiere of the season, Saturday, October 21. The full slate of World Premiere dates will be announced soon so that holiday movie fans can mark premiere dates in the Great American Christmas Movie Checklist App. The 2023 edition of Great American Christmas features 20 high-quality original holiday movies and around the clock, 24/7 holiday films from the network’s library on Great American Family, the nation’s fastest-growing cable television network for the past 10 consecutive months.
Talent audiences know and love star in stories destined to become holiday classics will provide viewers an unparalleled entertainment experience that promises to make the season bright. Great American Christmas originals feature beloved stars such as Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Chad Michael Murray, Trevor Donovan, and Jill Wagner, to name a few.
Great American Christmas Original World Premiere Movies 2023 Include:
12 Games of Christmas, starring Johnny Ramey and Felisha Cooper. In 12 Games of Christmas, a group of old friends and neighbors are transported into a Christmas-themed board game during a Christmas party.
A Christmas Blessing, starring Lori Loughlin, James Tupper, and Jesse Hutch. A TV chef (Loughlin) is divinely inspired to take over her late aunt’s charity with help from a new friend (Hutch) and handsome business associate next door (Tupper).
A Christmas Commission (wt), starring Sarah Fisher and Simon Arblaster. Two rival realtors (Fisher and Arblaster) are forced to work together to sell one special house before Christmas.
A Christmas for the Ages, starring Natasha Bure, Anna Ferguson, Kate Craven, and Cheryl Ladd. Prompted by their youngest granddaughter (Bure), four generations celebrate family and what Christmas was like in the 40s, 60s, 90s, and present day.
A Dash of Christmas, starring Broadway’s Laura Osnes and Christopher Russell. A marketing exec (Osnes) must learn a recipe to get her dream job and ends up entered in a holiday bakeoff with a dream baker (Russell).
A Model Christmas (wt), starring Ash Tsai and Joey Heyworth. While on a charity press tour, a model (Tsai) ends up stranded by the weather at the family home of the driver (Heyworth) she hired to assist her for the week.
A Paris Christmas Waltz, starring Jen Lilley and Matthew Morrison. A novice dancer (Lilley) pairs with a professional (Morrison) to enter a renowned dance competition…in Paris! The next story in The Christmas Waltz universe, the highest-rated Christmas rom com of 2020, from Michael Damian and Janeen Damian.
A Royal Christmas Holiday, starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard. In search of her big break, a reporter (Underwood) arranges a Christmas interview with a European Prince (Stoddard) visiting the states. Will the reporter’s big story become her love story?
A Royal Christmas Romance (wt), starring Danica McKellar and Damon Runyan. When a European Duke (Runyon) arrives in the US, he realizes that his bags have been lost in transit. He has no choice but to be styled, and ultimately inspired, by Bella (McKellar) the owner of a local boutique.
A Time Capsule Christmas (wt), starring Jillian Murray and Daniel Lissing. A father (Lissing) bonds with his daughter and stumbles upon an unexpected romance (Murray) while tracking down the original owner of a Christmas time capsule.
Bringing Christmas Home (wt), starring Jill Wagner and Paul Greene. A professor of military history (Wagner) teams with an antique store owner (Greene) to track down the original owner of a historic WWII uniform and the love letters left in its pockets.
Christmas on Windmill Way, starring Christa Taylor Brown and Chad Michael Murray. To save her family’s legacy windmill, a woman (Taylor Brown) must remind her ex-boyfriend (Michael Murray) of the best of their hometown.
Destined 2: Christmas Once More, starring Shae Robbins and Casey Elliott. In this sequel, Theo (Elliott) continues to miss connecting with his girlfriend, Kim (Robbins) as he attempts to propose at Christmas.
Mistletoe Moments, starring Susie Abromeit and Liam McIntyre. With her career on the line, a decorator (Abromeit) must work with an unexpected partner (McIntyre) to showcase a house for an upcoming Christmas gala.
My Christmas Hero, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan. An army reserve doctor (Bure) tracks down her family’s military history with the help of a new romance (Hogan).
Our Christmas Wedding, starring Holly Deveaux and Drew Seeley. In the sequel, roles reverse as Nicole’s boss plans newly engaged Nicole (Deveaux) and Michael’s (Seeley) wedding in two weeks at Christmas.
Peppermint & Postcards, starring Ella Cannon and Christopher Russell. When a Christmas letter concerning her love life goes viral, one mom discovers that romance might be right at her door.
Santa, Maybe (wt), starring Aubrey Reynolds. Can theater director Lila (Reynolds) rise to the challenge of putting on the perfect Christmas ballet, while also discovering her office Secret Santa in the process?
The Christmas Regift (wt), starring Erin Agostino and Marshall Williams. A city manager (Williams) recruits the help of a childhood friend (Agostino) in setting right his town’s Christmas Charity event, while she sets to work setting him up with her close friend.
‘Twas the Text Before Christmas, starring Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan. An unexpected text message sent to the wrong number (Patterson) sets into motion a Christmas tradition with a new family (Donovan) over three separate years.
Stay tuned for announcements on Christmas movie premieres coming to the company’s streaming service, Great American Pure Flix.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
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GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY ANNOUNCES ‘GREAT AMERICAN SUMMER,’
EIGHT ORIGINAL AND CABLE TV MOVIE PREMIERES, BEGINNING AUG 5
NEW YORK, NY – July 26, 2023 – Summer is more than sunshine, adventure, and getting a tan. It’s also a time for carefree, heartfelt movies. Great American Family today announced eight new movie premieres as part of the network’s first-ever “Great American Summer” franchise, which begins Saturday, August 5 (8 p.m. ET) with the World Premiere of Romance at the Vineyard, starring Susie Abromeit (A Hot Cocoa Christmas, Love in Bloom) and Tim Ross (Romance on the Menu, “Wonderland”). In Romance at the Vineyard, a charismatic sales representative (Tim Ross) tries to convince the proprietors of a family vineyard to sell their property. Things get complicated when he gets pulled into helping the family’s granddaughter (Susie Abromeit) create a new blend to save the winery.
Great American Family is also launching rom com premieres on Monday nights in August beginning, Monday, August 7 (8 p.m. ET) with the premiere of Love on Repeat, starring Jen Lilley (A Paris Christmas Waltz, B&B Merry) and Andrew Lawrence (Mistletoe Mix-Up, Love Is in Bel Air). In Love on Repeat, when architect Amber (Jen Lilley) finds herself in limbo, re-living the same day repeatedly, she attempts to make changes in her professional and personal life that will save her from the cycle.
Unlikely Angel, a Pure Flix Original, starring Jillian Murray (A Brush with Christmas, Christmas in the Pines) and Aaron Mees (Christmas in the Pines, Amazed by You) has its cable television premiere, Saturday, August 12 (8 p.m. ET). Janie (Jillian Murray) is a power player in the boardroom but is falling apart at the thought of becoming a new mom. A silent prayer is answered when an Angel intervenes and fast forwards her life so she can learn to trust God and her purpose.
Wedding Cake Dreams starring Donna Benedicto (“Supergirl,” “Supernatural”) and Markian Tarasuik (“Virgin River,” Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com?) premieres, Monday, August 14 (8 p.m. ET). As a young girl, Carrie Watson (Donna Benedicto) placed a piece of wedding cake under her pillow because her mother told her the tradition would make her love dream come true. Two decades later, Carrie is shocked to discover the man she dreamed about is at her younger sister’s wedding.
Summertime Soulmates starring Jenna Michno (Hearts Under the Olive Tree, The Perfect Wedding Match) and Christian Howard (Novel Love) premieres, Saturday, August 19 (8 p.m. ET). In Summertime Soulmates, a conventional curator facing financial crises (Jenna Michno) works with an avant-garde artist (Christian Howard) to develop an unconventional exhibit.
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, a Pure Flix Original, starring Robyn Lively (The Karate Kid Part III, Letters to God) and Bart Johnson (High School Musical, High School Musical 2), has its cable television premiere, Monday, August 21 (8 p.m. ET). In Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, a wealthy businessman (Bart Johnson) learns of his daughter’s (Carrie Alexander) sudden engagement to a missionary and makes it his mission to make sure she is closer to home. When his efforts go awry, he is forced to reconsider what being a strong father really means.
Dream Wedding starring Rebecca Dalton and Jesse Hutch (Blessings of Christmas, B&B Merry) premieres, Saturday, August 26 (8 p.m. ET). Sisters Kate (Rebecca Dalton) and Megan (Christa Taylor Brown) attend a local wedding fair and jokingly enter Kate in a raffle for a dream wedding package, though she has no current plans to marry. When Kate wins, the sisters must put on a show or be mortified by the joke gone awry.
Learning to Love , a Pure Flix Original, starring Ina Barrón (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Royal Pains”) and Philip Boyd (“The Haves & The Have Nots”) has its cable television premiere, Saturday, September 2 (8 p.m. ET). Harry (Philip Boyd) and his two daughters lose faith after his wife and daughters’ mom passes. The family hires a nanny and are pleasantly surprised by Steph (Ina Barrón) who brings never-ending warmth, positivity, and faith into the home.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @Gafamilytv Instagram: @gactv
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GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY AND THE PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® ASSOCIATION SIGN MULTI-YEAR DEAL TO BRING LEGENDARY ROSE PARADE TO NEW CABLE HOME
Beloved 2024 Parade Theme: “Celebrating a World of Music”
NEW YORK, NY – July 20, 2023 – Great American Media and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association proudly announce one of the world’s most beloved events, the 135th Rose Parade® Presented by Honda has a new cable television home, Great American Family, and will be seen LIVE from Pasadena, California, January 1, 2024 (8 a.m. PT). The agreement is a multi-year deal which reunites leadership at Great American Media with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
The 2024 Rose Parade theme is, “Celebrating a World of Music,” and features 20 of the world’s best marching bands from America’s hometowns and bedrock national institutions, as well as, from diverse corners of the world. The iconic Rose Parade is truly America’s celebration of hope and promise as state-of-the-art floats bedecked with flowers and other natural materials glide 5 ½ miles from Orange Grove Blvd., past the stately former Wrigley Mansion (now home to the Tournament of Roses) before making a turn down famed Colorado Blvd. where millions view the spectacle. For those not along the parade route, Great American Family welcomes all on New Year’s Day to the 135th Rose Parade with its majestic floats, equestrians, marching bands, entertainment performances, and the traditional flyover the San Gabriel Mountains by the U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit.
“It’s an honor to be back working alongside the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association to televise this classic event,” said Bill Abbott, CEO of Great American Media. “The Rose Parade perfectly embodies the mission of Great American Family by bringing joy and celebration to participants and spectators alike, and I have had the pleasure of seeing first-hand the positive impact on communities made possible by the Tournament of Roses Foundation’s meaningful outreach efforts. We look forward to our continued partnership in the years to come.”
“The Rose Parade theme, “Celebrating a World of Music,” unites us all through the universal language of music and we can’t wait to watch the thousands of musicians march down Colorado Blvd. together with our fabulous floral floats and equestrian units on New Year’s Day. The Tournament of Roses has partnered with Great American Family as our new broadcast partner for the Rose Parade, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this iconic tradition to households nationwide, delivering an unparalleled viewing experience for families across the country and around the world,” said Alex Aghajanian, 2024 Pasadena Tournament of Roses President.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® and Rose Parade® presented by Honda
The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America’s New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. The Association’s 935 Members supply more than 80,000 volunteer hours, which will drive the success of 135th Rose Parade, themed “Celebrating a World of Music”on Monday, January 1, 2024, followed by the 110thRose Bowl Game. Visit www.tournamentofroses.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY AND CHRISTA TAYLOR BROWN STAR IN
CHRISTMAS ON WINDMILL WAY,
A NEW, ORIGINAL HOLIDAY FILM FOR GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2023
NEW YORK, NY – July 12, 2023 – Great American Family today announced its new original holiday film, Christmas on Windmill Way, starring Chad Michael Murray (Angel Falls Christmas, “One Tree Hill”) and Christa Taylor Brown (“Wynonna Earp”). Christmas on Windmill Way is one of 20 new original holiday movies premiering as part of Great American Christmas, which returns October 20 with new holiday movie premieres every Saturday and Sunday and 24/7 Christmas movies through the end of the year. Holiday films fans need not wait until October as Great American Christmas in July is currently airing on Great American Family.
In Christmas on Windmill Way, Mia Meijer (Taylor Brown) excitedly anticipates the town’s Christmas Market Dutch Bake-Off competition and is filled with confidence that her Oma, Ann, will win the top “Golden Rolling Pin” prize with her award-winning Kerststol when she learns Oma has difficult news to share. For a more secure financial future, Ann had to sell the land deed to their Windmill Way property that had been in their family for generations. It’s an especially tough pill for Mia to swallow when she learns the overseeing Property Developer is her former boyfriend, Brady Schaltz (Michael Murray), who also must let Mia and Ann know that a new deal has come into play. Initially thought to be safe, the Meijer family-owned heritage Dutch sawmill, renowned for the past 90 years for its fine millwork and beautiful wooden furniture, will be torn down to put up a luxurious resort.
Christmas on Windmill Way is executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell, Cara J. Russell, Susie Belzberg Krevoy, Don McBrearty, and Kelly Martin. W. Michael Beard and James Mou are supervising producers. Don McBrearty directs from an original screenplay Christmas on Windmill Way by Billy Schofield.
Photo: Chad Michael Murray, Christa Taylor Brown (copyright Great American Family)
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
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DANICA MCKELLAR AND DAMON RUNYAN STAR IN
A ROYAL CHRISTMAS ROMANCE,
A NEW, ORIGINAL HOLIDAY FILM FOR GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2023
NEW YORK, NY – July 8, 2023 – Great American Family today announced production has wrapped on A Royal Christmas Romance, starring Danica McKellar (Swing Into Romance, The Winter Palace) and Damon Runyan (Christmas in Washington, A Snowy Christmas), and will premiere on Thanksgiving Weekend. A Royal Christmas Romance is one of the 21 (and counting) new films for Great American Christmas, which returns October 20 with new holiday movie premieres every Saturday and Sunday and 24/7 Christmas movies through the end of the year.
In A Royal Christmas Romance, Bella Sparks (McKellar), owner of Bella Sparks Couture, takes on a demanding new client “Stefan” (Runyan) to outfit for a week of high stakes meetings and events after his luggage goes missing. Stefan asks Bella to be his “official plus one” for many of the formal soirees, a request Bella accepts with good humor. Imagine Bella’s reaction when she accidentally discovers “Stefan” is Stefan William Francis Brown, the Duke of Tangford.
A Royal Christmas Romance is executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell, Vince Balzano, Danica McKellar, Susie Belzberg Krevoy, Bradley Walsh, and Kelly Martin. Supervising producer is W. Michael Beard. Associate producer is Victor St. Pierre. Bradley Walsh directs from an original screenplay A Royal Christmas Romance written by Cara J. Russell.
Photo: Danica McKellar and Damon Runyan (© Great American Family)
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
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LORI LOUGHLIN, JAMES TUPPER, AND JESSE HUTCH STAR IN
BLESSINGS OF CHRISTMAS (wt),
A NEW, ORIGINAL HOLIDAY FILM FOR GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2023
NEW YORK, NY – July 10, 2023 – Great American Family today announced production has wrapped on Blessings of Christmas (wt), starring Lori Loughlin (Fall Into Winter, When Hope Calls Christmas), James Tupper (Fall Into Winter, Cold Copy), and Jesse Hutch (B&B Merry, For the Love of Chocolate). Blessings of Christmas premieres as part of Great American Christmas which returns October 20 with new holiday movie premieres every Saturday and Sunday and 24/7 Christmas movies through the end of the year. Holiday films fans need not wait until October as Great American Christmas in July returns to air on Great American Family, Friday, June 30 (6 p.m. ET).
In Blessings of Christmas, renowned TV star Mandy Gilmore (Loughlin) says goodbye to her hit culinary series, A World of Food, with plans to travel the globe dining in all 142 Michelin star restaurants. Before jetting to Paris, Mandy stops in Milwaukee with the deed to her deceased aunt’s food pantry, Angel’s Fare, recently purchased by adjacent business owner, Adam Carraway (Tupper). A simple transaction. Until pantry volunteer, Otto Nessen (Hutch) reminds all that Aunt Susie’s love of cooking was truly love of feeding and inspires one more holiday feast for those who need it most. Haul out the holly! For we need a little Christmas now.
Blessings of Christmas is executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell, Vince Balzano, Alfonso Moreno, Lori Loughlin, Susie Belzberg Krevoy, Jameson Parker, David Winning, Doran S. Chandler, Trevor McWhinney. Produced by Brian Dick. Supervising producer is Bradley Goodman. David Winning directs from an original screenplay Blessings of Christmas by Alfonso H. Moreno. Revisions by Andrea Stevens.
Photo: Lori Loughlin by Melissa Coulier; Group photo: James Tupper, Lori Loughlin, Jesse Hutch (Photographer Eike Schroter, copyright Great American Family)
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
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GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY ANNOUNCES
JILL WAGNER AND PAUL GREEN SET TO STAR IN HOLIDAY ORIGINAL,
BRINGING CHRISTMAS HOME
NEW YORK, NY – July 6, 2023 – Great American Family announced today Jill Wagner (A Merry Christmas Wish, Christmas Miracle For Daisy) and Paul Greene (I’m Glad It’s Christmas, “When Calls the Heart”) are set to star in the new holiday original movie, Bringing Christmas Home, which will premiere as part of the network’s annual Great American Christmas franchise. Great American Christmas returns October 20 with original movie premieres Saturdays and Sundays, and 24/7 holiday movies through the end of the year. Holiday films fans need not wait until October as Great American Christmas in July returns to air on Great American Family beginning Friday, June 30 (6 p.m. ET).
In Bringing Christmas Home, retired military officer, now Military History professor, Caroline Upton (Wagner) is enlisted to assist antiques store owner, Russell Carlisle (Greene) in finding the family of WWII Army officer Orin Newton before Christmas with the hope of returning precious personal artifacts – Orin’s dress uniform, medals, and a stack of love letters from his beloved Alice who waits for him back home. Epaulettes and insignia provide initial clues, though the search seems to dead end when Caroline discovers Orin was captured and listed as MIA. Caroline and Russell then search the love letters for clues as to what happened to Orin and whether he ever made it home to Alice.
Executive producers of Bringing Christmas Home are Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell, Lorenzo Nardini, Jill Wagner, Paul Greene, Mike Rohl, Jameson Parker, and Susie Belzberg Krevoy. Arielle Boisvert produces. Anthony Epp, Doran S. Chandler, and Bradley Goodman are Supervising Producers. Mike Rohl directs Bringing Christmas Home from an original screenplay written by Casie Tabanou and Alison Spuck.
Photo: Jill Wagner, photographer Marie Hilla
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
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THE LEGACY OF MICHAEL AND JANEEN DAMIAN’S CHRISTMAS WALTZ
COMES TO GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS
FROM THE WORLD’S MOST ROMANTIC CITY,
PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ, STARRING JEN LILLEY AND MATTHEW MORRISON
NEW YORK, NY – June 6, 2023 – Great American Family today announced the legacy of Michael and Janeen Damian’s beloved Christmas Waltz franchise is coming to Great American Christmas with the all-new Paris Christmas Waltz, starring Jen Lilley (B&B Merry, “Days of Our Lives”) and Emmy® and Golden Globe Award® nominee, Matthew Morrison (“Glee”). Shot on location in the world’s most romantic city, Paris Christmas Waltz, sweeps viewers into the magic of the city’s most iconic destinations and is already creating buzz as the year’s most anticipated holiday original movie. Great American Christmas returns October 21 with new holiday movie premieres every Saturday and Sunday and 24/7 Christmas movies through the end of the year.
In Paris Christmas Waltz, Emma relinquishes her job so a colleague with a family will keep his. Contemplating life’s next steps, Emma meets a professional dancer, Leo whose love for competitive dancing is waning, until a once in a lifetime opportunity arises for the novice to join the pro and sweep all of Paris off its feet.
Paris Christmas Waltz is executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell, Jimmy Townsend, and Lorenzo Nardini. Janeen Damian produces. Michael Damian directs from an original screenplay by Janeen Damian and Michael Damian. Brad Krevoy’s MPCA Films is the leading producer of holiday movies.
Photo: Jen Lilley and Matthew Morrison (© Great American Family)
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
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GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS YULE LOG
Cozy up and join us on Great American Family and Great American Living beginning at 4p ET on Christmas Eve for our second annual Yule Log followed by our Christmas Movie Countdown beginning at 10a ET on Christmas Day!
Great American Family Star Jen Lilley Set to Appear at The Stanford Christmas Parade
40th Anniversary of Historic Parade To Be Featured in Great American Family Holiday Special “Christmas In Kentucky”
STANFORD, KY – November 2, 2022 – Actress, singer and philanthropist Jen Lilley will be the guest of honor at the annual Stanford Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3 at 6 pm ET. The historic parade held in downtown Stanford celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and will be featured in the upcoming holiday special “Christmas In Kentucky” premiering in December on Great American Family.
Lilley is best known for her long-running roles on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” and ABC’s “General Hospital,” in addition to her role in the Academy Award-winning film, The Artist. Lilley has also become a mainstay of the popular romantic comedy genre. Her latest leading role is in the upcoming B&B Merry which premieres on Great American Family on Sunday, December 4, and joining Lilley at the Stanford Christmas Parade will be her B&B Merry co-star, Jesse Hutch (“Batwoman,” Dream Wedding). B&B Merry is part of the network’s annual Great American Christmas franchise which features original Christmas movie premieres every weekend, and Christmas movies 24/7, all-day and all-night, through the end of the year.
The Stanford Christmas parade is the town’s largest annual event with thousands of participants and spectators attending each year. More than thirty police officers, firefighters and first responders facilitate the parade together with volunteers from across the county. This year’s parade will feature more than twenty festive floats, fire trucks and police vehicles, youth sports teams of all ages, and more than 50 classic cars, including a signature 1931 Studebaker Fire Truck. Local businesses are encouraged to decorate store windows and floats to match the “Christmas In Kentucky” theme.
First Southern National Bank, Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, Wilderness Road Hospitality and Great American Family will serve as presenting partners for this year’s parade.
“Christmas traditions in small towns across America are an essential part of our country’s fabric,” said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. “We are so grateful to the town of Stanford for welcoming Great American Family and Jen Lilley to be a part of their historic parade, and we look forward to celebrating the joy and magic of Christmas in Kentucky together with our local partners and the people of Lincoln County.”
“The communities we serve are why First Southern exists,” said First Southern Bancorp, Inc. CEO Jimmy Rousey. “And there is no better time to celebrate community than Christmas and no better place than with our family and friends here in Stanford. Our town has experienced great revitalization over the last decade that has brought this community back to life. We are so thankful for the opportunities this partnership creates for the people of Lincoln County and we hope that our community can be an example for others.”
“Our annual Christmas parade has always been a special event for our town and we know this year will be even better,” said Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Andrea Miller. “It is heartening to see that these organizations and stars like Jen Lilley appreciate the unique values small towns like Stanford contribute to our society as a whole.”
“Small towns offer us the opportunity to slow down and experience peace in our hectic lives.” Wilderness Road Hospitality Co-Founder Angela Correll shares. “We are grateful that Great American Media and Jen Lilley have chosen to shine a spotlight on what makes Stanford special and we can’t wait to share with a broader audience.”
In addition to her work as an actor, Lilley is a singer and songwriter who has also released two popular music albums, including the Christmas album Tinsel Time in 2015. Lilley has also worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for foster care and adoption, and is the founder of Christmas Is Not Cancelled, an organization that brings celebrities, brands, and fans together to fundraise for nonprofits, including Toys for Tots, and to provide presents and school supplies for underprivileged children.
Great American Family is available through most cable providers. Visit GreatAmericanFamily.com for help finding the channel on your cable service or text “CHRISTMAS” to 877-999-1225.
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ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
ABOUT FIRST SOUTHERN NATIONAL BANK
Founded in the small town of Stanford, Kentucky in 1983, First Southern National Bank is focused on empowering those in the communities they serve to make wise financial decisions. They have 16 locations across the state of Kentucky, with accounts serviced in 48 states and 7 countries around the world. While First Southern has grown to over $1 billion in assets, they still operate with the small town values that make them different. You can follow First Southern on Facebook: @fsnbky Twitter: @FirstSouthernKY Instagram: @first.southern YouTube: @FirstSouthernBankKY LinkedIn: @first-southern-national-bank
ABOUT LINCOLN COUNTY & THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Formed in 1780, Lincoln County is one of Kentucky’s three original territories. The county was named in honor of Revolutionary Army Officer Benjamin Lincoln who was asked by Congress to conduct the war in the southern states. Lincoln County was home to Kentucky’s first governor, Isaac Shelby; first chartered school in the state; first brick house in Kentucky; first courthouse west of the Alleghenies; first bank west of the Alleghenies; as well as America’s first circular race track. The Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce was formed to organize the businesses of Stanford and the county at large for shared communications, events, and growth. Follow them on Facebook: @QofMain
ABOUT WILDERNESS ROAD HOSPITALITY
Founded by Jess and Angela Correll, Wilderness Road Hospitality began with a mission to bring life back to Stanford’s downtown. The result has been a one-of-a-kind destination for visitors to stay, eat, shop, and relax in a beautiful small town setting. Guests can relax on the front porch of one of their historic guest houses, experience a meal from the world-class culinary team at Bluebird, shop for handmade soap and unique gifts at Kentucky Soaps and Such, and refresh their body and mind by spending a “spa day” at Esther’s Wellhouse. You can follow Wilderness Road Hospitality on Facebook: @wildernessroadhospitality Instagram: @wildernessroadhospitality YouTube: @WildernessRoadHospitality LinkedIn: @wilderness-road-hospitality
MEDIA CONTACTS:
First Southern National Bank Contact:
Suzanne Short
Corporate Spokesperson
606-879-0064
sshort@fsnb.net
Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Contact:
Andrea Miller
Executive Director
606.365.4118
Wilderness Road Hospitality Contact:
Julie Cox
VP of Hospitality
859-583-4200
Great American Family Contact:
Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity
818.415.3784
Mead Rust
469.663.7717
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