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Host Bobbi Schutte and Guest Co-host Stacey Blessing Matthews review the GACFamilyTV movie premiere, "The Winter Palace" starring Danica McKellar and Neal Bledsoe.

Father Randy Mattox joins Bobbi and they review "Joy For Christmas" and original #12MoviesOfChristmas Movie on GACFamilyTV. The movie stars Cindy Busby and Sam Page. Brief Movie Summary: When her family firm's annual Christmas toy drive is in jeopardy, Holly Silver must convince pro baseball player Jack Kane to be the public face of the toy drive to help save it. As Holly helps Jack rediscover the meaning of Christmas, Holly reconnects with her own family and family traditions. 

Amie Caraballo joins Bobbi and they review "When Hope Calls A Country Christmas" (Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2) on GACFamilyTV. Brief movie summary:A national magazine lists Brookfield as a potential to be named America's #1 Country Christmas Town. The town is purposely trying to show the essence of Christmas for the writer, but behind the scenes, residents aren't really living the spirit of the season. In the middle of the fuss, a stagecoach arrives and out steps Abigail Stanton and her son Cody who have brought a troubled to Lillian's orphanage. When all hope for a joyous Christmas seems lost, a secret Santa comes to fulfill Christmas wishes, and Abigail has a profound conversation with a dear friend from the past.

Joyce Keeler joins Bobbi as they review, "A Christmas Star" on GACFamilyTV. Brief Movie Summary: an astronomer, Madeline Baggett, searches for life beyond Earth, and when she believes she has found it, she convinces her boss to allow her to travel to a small hamlet in upstate New York where she hopes to capture it. She meets widowed National Park Ranger Ryan Sparks and his young daughter, Celeste, and they embark on this star search together.

Bobbi is joined by Guest Co-host, Camille, Eide, and they review the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, "Miracles of Christmas" movie, "A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love." Brief movie summary: Through a series of Godwinks after volunteering for the same Advent Fellowship, Eric (a writer) and Joy (a nurse) discover what's most important in life - love.

Bobbi is joined by Guest Co-host, Pam Hyer, and they review the premiere of "A Christmas Miracle For Daisy" on GACFamilyTV channel. Brief movie summary: Conner and Whitney are reunited when Whitney is hired to decorate Connor's new home. Whitney had broken off their relationship years before because she didn't want their relationship to be second to Conner's career. But Conner is now Dad to Daisy, his cousin's 8 year-old daughter whom he adopted when she was 18 months old. Things have changed for both of them since they knew each other years before.

Bobbi is joined by Guest Co-host, Allyson Lapp, to review "A Dickens of a Holiday", a Hallmark Channel original Countdown to Christmas movie. Brief movie summary: to make the 100th anniversary of her hometown's Victorian festival a success in Dickens, OH, Cassie (Brooke) invites action movie star and former high school classmate Jake (Kristopher) to play Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.”

Bobbi discusses six Christmas Movie Premieres that aired over the Thanksgiving Weekend. They include: The Nine Kittens of Christmas; Angel Falls Christmas; Royally Wrapped for Christmas; Christmas At Castle Hart; Christmas Is You; Christmas In Tune

A small toy company CEO gets a once in a lifetime offer to merge with a mega toy company but will need her estranged ex-business partner's signature to seal the deal. What he helps her rediscover will change both of their lives. Stars Marisol Nichols and Paul Greene.

Small Town Christmas is the gift of hopeful encouragement that is sure to warm the heart of America. UPtv and M. Alexander Productions invite you to travel with Megan as she crisscrosses the United States visiting small towns at Christmas.  Gather your loved ones and enjoy the experience of seeing the unique ways these festive locales celebrate the holiday. With traditions as diverse and special as our country itself, each place has new wonders to discover.  Hosted and executive produced by Inside Edition's national correspondent and best-selling author Megan Alexander, Megan will feature essential small businesses throughout the country owned by hometown individuals who make this time of year merry and memorable in their own unique way.

Bobbi reviews "A Kindhearted Christmas" on GACFamilyTV. Stars Jennie Garth, Cameron Mathison, and Emily Tennant.

When Nicky finds an unopened Christmas card from a high school secret admirer, she and her best friend Simone search to find and thank the anonymous author. 

Bobbi Joins Co-host James Lott Jr as they review the GACFamilyTV movie premiere, "Christmas Time Is Here."

Movie summary: When Vanessa receives the results from her Family Tree DNA test, she discovers a family she didn't know excited and travels to their home for Christmas. Andrew Walker has been an actor for 20+ years and enjoys doing a variety of things including real estate, his juice business (Little West) and enjoys spending time with his family. 

Movie Description: When Nicky finds an unopened Christmas card from a high school secret admirer, she and her best friend Simone search to find and thank the anonymous author. 

Special Guest Co-host, Karla Vargas.  Artwork courtesy of Hallmarkchannel.com.

Haley (Abromeit) is beloved in her community of Winterstone (Europe?) for acts of kindness ranging from managing The Hope Chest to directing the children's choir. Haley is also the daughter of one of Winterstone's wealthiest residents, Leona Lloyd. Despite Haley's down-to-earth demeanor, she is financially set as Leona's only heir – information she fails to share with new love interest Claud (Coombs), an artsy, hopeless romantic who happens to be a production artist. Haley introduces herself to Claud as “Haley Logan,” raised by a single, struggling mom, a small fib that becomes a pain point when Claud and his team present an ad pitch to Leona that includes a photo of Claud's new girlfriend…Haley! Secrets are revealed and relationships ruffled. But Christmas is coming, and miracles do happen. Much Ado About Christmas that aired originally Sat, Oct 30th on GACFamilyTVStars: Susie Abromeit as Haley              Torrance Coombs as ClaudWritten by: Janeen Damian & Michael DamianDirected by: Michael DamianProduced by: Janeen Damian, Exec Prod Brad Krevoy, various others

General Info: Movie Name: An Autumn RomanceStarring: Jessica Lowndes as Taylor Harris               Chad Michael Murray as Joel Sheenan Based on the book “The Tycoon's Kiss” by Jane Porter Screenplay written by Emily GoldenDirected by: Bradley WalshProduced by: Jessica Lowndes, Chad Michael Murray, Brad Krevoy & Susie Krevoy, & others Movie Overview: (Bobbi)    Seattle-based librarian Taylor Harris (Lowndes) suddenly loses her    job, she travels to Montana to visit her brother Craig and his     wife Christine and quickly finds herself immersed in her    brother's effort to save the Graff Hotel, which has been purchased by     tech tycoon Joel Sheenan (Murray) and his associate, Ray Dixon.    The town of Forest Ridge, Montana is split on Joel's decision     to turn the once quaint hotel into an upscale property for tourists. To    protect the hotel's charm and her brother's place of employment,    Taylor goes on a search to find a significant historical event that will     qualify the hotel for landmark status and prevent the City Council from    issuing permits for its renovation. With the clock ticking, Taylor seizes    on a photograph that has the potential to verify the property's    historical value while also providing an invaluable piece of personal    history to the hotel's new owner. Overall, a very festive and enjoyable movie!Image Credit: GACMedia

Join Bobbi and guest co-host Stacey as they talk about the new family-friendly entertainment network, GACMedia and a preview of the GACFamilyTV channel, the Great American Christmas, 13 new holiday movies, and the return of the episodic series, When Hope Calls.

Imagine this: you're sitting on the couch with your family holding a big bowl of popcorn, your dog is asleep behind you and the cat is ready to pounce… AND you're watching your favorite television show together! Doesn't that sound inviting? Let's do that! Hello, my name is Bobbi and I'd like to welcome you to the OurFamilyTV podcast. Join me and special guests as we talk about family-friendly television entertainment that you watch together as a family. Let me share a little about myself, the host. I am the co-creator of the Hearties Family Reunion events that have brought together Fans, and Cast and Crew of the Hallmark Channel hit, When Calls the Heart. I also host the @RealWorldPodcast with my son, Bryan, and we converse about the issues of today. Imagination - It all begins with a thought. Our thoughts affect how we feel, how we react, who we are, and what we experience. The real world is challenging so when I sit down to watch television, I want to escape and go to a place that's positive and lifts me up. Watching family-friendly shows and movies does that for me. Join me and let's imagine…

Welcome to the OurFamilyTV podcast. Join Bobbi and special guests as they discuss family-friendly television entertainment that we watch together as a family.    Bobbi is the co-creator of the Hearties Family Reunion events that have brought together fans, and Cast and Crew of the Hallmark Channel hit, When Calls the Heart. Bobbi also hosts @RealWorldPodcast with her son, Bryan, and they converse about the issues of today. We're excited about the opportunities to discuss family-friendly television movies and shows on various networks such as the Hallmark Channel, UPTV, PIXL, and the newly formed GAC Media with GACFamilyTV and GACLivingTV.