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Megan and Wendy are back with a new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, where they dive into Hallmark's latest movie, "A Costa Rican Wedding." In this lively review, they chat about mischievous monkeys, physical comedy, and why it’s been a rough week for Rhiannon Fish. Tune in for all the laughs and insights on Girls Gone Hallmark!
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About "A Costa Rican Wedding" - Hallmark (2024)
Directed by Colin Theys. Colin loves an on location Hallmark movie, having previously directed "A Greek Recipe for Romance" and "Love in the Maldives." He has 24 directing credits and balances his work with Hallmark with movies like "A Predator’s Obsession" and "My Father’s Murder in Greece."
Juliana Wimbles wrote "A Costa Rican Wedding." She has 6 writing credits that include "A Whitewater Romance," "Love in the Maldives" and "The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating." In addition to writing Juliana is an actress who is has appeared as Lisa in the Hannah Swensen Mysteries. She has also had a recurring role on the series "The Good Doctor."
Rhiannon Fish stars as Emily. She recently appeared in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters" as well as "My Norwegian Holiday" and "A Picture of Her" for Hallmark. She has 27 acting credits and two projects in the works, both for other networks,
Christopher Russell plays Ryan. Christopher has 80 acting credits and appeared in both "UnREAL" and "Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce." He makes a ton of TV movies, bouncing between Hallmark and other networks, For Hallmark you’ve seen him in "Chasing Waterfalls," "The Most Colorful Time of the Year" and "The Secret Gift of Christmas."
Brittany Carol plays Phoebe. This is Brittany’s seventh acting credit but she has four additional projects in production including the titles "Perhaps I’ll Die Today" and "A Nanny to Die For."
CJ Hammond plays Jamal. This is CJ’s 15th acting credit, but his first appearance on Hallmark. Earlier this year he appeared in "The Beach House Murders" as well as "She’s Obsessed with My Husband."
Kourtney George plays Tyesha. Kourtney has 8 acting credits, and this is her first Hallmark movie. She was in the 2019 movie "A Holiday Change," now streaming on Peacock.
"A Costa Rican Wedding" was filmed on location in Costa Rica.
Watch the Trailer for "A Costa Rican Wedding"
Our Thoughts on "A Costa Rican Wedding"
We go into each of these ideas in more detail in the podcast episode, but we'll break down our thoughts here, too!
What We Liked
While "A Costa Rican Wedding" has its ups and downs, there were definitely standout moments that we appreciated. For starters, the film was a visual postcard for Costa Rica. The beautiful landscapes and scenic views made us want to book a flight immediately.
We also found ourselves surprisingly entertained by the physical comedy, especially courtesy of Rhiannon Fish (Emily). Two standout scenes include her hilarious reactions to a tarantula on her shoulder and a slippery tumble down a rain-soaked hill. These moments felt genuine and added a lighthearted touch to the movie.
A memorable character that won our hearts was Esteban, the monkey guy. His role in saving the day by finding the lost backpack was both amusing and endearing. Plus, those white-faced 'rally monkeys' added a fun twist.
We have to give a nod to Christopher Russell (Ryan). Wendy recently likened him to a budget Aaron O'Connell, but in this movie, he proved his mettle. He and Rhiannon carried the film with their chemistry and elevated performances. -
Megan and Wendy dive into the final movie in the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series in the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark. They review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters" and take you on a journey through the world of the Postables, now featuring a married Shane and Oliver. Will this installment uphold the stellar ratings Megan and Wendy have awarded the series, or will it fall short of expectations?
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About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Tale of Three Letters"
Linda Lisa Hayter returns to direct A Tale of Three Letters. Linda Lisa, or “LL” as Crystal Lowe calls her, is known for “Betty’s Bad Luck in Love,” “Unexpected Grace,” and “Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major” among her 13 directing credits. She will also direct “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back” out in 2025.
Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen wrote the script.
Zak Santiago and Gregory Harrison return as Ramon and Joe. Rhiannon Fish returns as Charley.
Ian Collins plays Marlon Carter. This appears to be Ian’s 8th Hallmark movie and his 40th acting credit. Outside of Hallmark he is appearing on the sci-fi series “Snowpiercer.”
Edward Ruttle plays Barry. Our favorite of Edward’s 35 acting credits is his role as Beer Luge Guy in “Hot Tub Time Machine” - his very first credited role. He’s previously been on Hallmark in “A Season for Family,” “Just one Kiss,” “When Calls the Heart” and several episodes of “The Good Witch.”
Jennifer Juniper Angeli plays Mrs Philpott. Jennifer has 49 acting credits and appeared in “Pumpkin Pie Wars” and “Making Spirits Bright” previously for Hallmark. She also had a role in the sci-fi book adaptation “Wayward Pines” as well as the Netflix series “Haters Back Off.”
Victoria Morgan plays Maria Salinger. This is Victoria’s first Hallmark movie and her 11th acting credit. She previous appeared in the TV series “Alert: Missing Persons Unit,” “Supernatural,” and “Surface.”
Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters"
Our Thoughts on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters"
Welcome back to another installment of Girls Gone Hallmark! This time, we covered the final installment of Science Seal Delivered Summer for 2024, diving into "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters".
Here’s a synopsis of the ideas and insights we discussed on our podcast. If you haven’t tuned in yet, we’d love for you to join us and become a part of the conversation!
What We Liked
Norman’s Character Development: We absolutely adored seeing Norman step up as the marital mentor to Oliver. His growth throughout the series has been remarkable, and his easy and sincere advice made those scenes shine.
Normalization of Therapy: Both of us appreciated how the movie normalized therapy for healthy relationships. The depiction of Shane, Oliver, Rita, and Norman going through therapy sessions made it clear that seeking help is a healthy and necessary step for any relationship.
Sweet, Small Moments: Several little moments made us smile—from Norman’s adorable comment about the sonogram picture to Shane and Oliver’s flirty interaction post-honeymoon. These touches gave the film warmth and humor.
What We Wished For
Character Consistency: There were a few moments that felt out of character, especially Oliver’s unempathetic interaction with Charlie. It seemed like an entirely different writer had come in an... -
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Megan and Wendy are close to finishing the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, with just a one film left in the canon after today. In the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, they review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made." Join your new best friends as they explore the world of the Postables. Will Martha Williamson and the #POstables deliver another 5-star movie?
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About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled"
The Vows We Have Made originally premiered on October 17, 2021.
Linda-Lisa Hayter directed “The Vows We Have Made.” Hayter currently has 14 directing credits and is known for movies like “Cranberry Christmas,” “Unexpected Grace,” the most recent SSD: “A Tale of Three Letters.” She will also direct the upcoming SSD: “To the Moon and Back.” Hayter was also a 2022 Leo Award Nominee for Best Direction in a Television Movie.
The script was written by Martha Williamson.
All of our regulars return, including Gregory Harrison as Joe, Zak Santiago as Ramon, Jill Morrison as Hazel.
Rhiannon Fish makes her SSD debut as Charley. Fish has 27 acting credits and most recently returned as Charley in “The Tale of Three Letters.”
Sherry Miller plays Shane’s mom Sharon. Miller has a whopping 98 acting credits and is known for Hallmark projects like “Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe” and “Family History Mysteries: Buried Past.” She will appear in “Hot Frosty” coming to Netflix this winter starring Lacey Chabert.
Jude Wilson plays teenage Owen. He has 23 acting credits and has appeared in Hallmark movies like “In Merry Measure” and “Campfire Christmas.”
Carol Burnett, Valerie Harper, and Marion Ross all appear via archived footage.
Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made"
Our Thoughts on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made"
What We Loved about SSD: "The Vows We Have Made"
We were incredibly impressed with this movie. Let's talk about the things that warmed our hearts:
Beautifully Written Dialogue: The movie was wonderfully written, with many profound lines like "trust the timing" and poignant themes about holding on and letting go.
Humor Amidst Tears: Even though the last 20 minutes were packed with tear-jerking moments, there were great light-hearted instances that provided the perfect balance.
Character Development: Seeing characters like Sharon, Shane’s mom, evolve was a joy. Her relationship with Oliver was emotionally compelling, especially when she offers to be the mother he deserved.
Creative Problem-Solving: Martha Williamson's writing shines as Rita and Norman decide to help Charlie, a young mother. Instead of adopting her baby, they invite her to live with them. It’s an unconventional but touching solution.
Flashbacks: The flashbacks to previous episodes were not just nostalgic but added depth to the overall narrative, making this feel like a fitting wrap-up to the series.
What We Wished For
While we loved most of the movie, there were a couple of things we wished were different:
Rita, Norman, and Charlie Triangle: The timeline here was a bit confusing. How long have Rita and Norman been trying to have a baby? And the idea of them taking in Charlie and her baby seemed rushed and unconventional.
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Megan and Wendy are diving into Hallmark's newest movie with their latest Girls Gone Hallmark episode, where they review "My Dreams of You." As they explore the dreamy romance and heartfelt moments, they’ll break down what they liked and what they wished for. Join your new best friends as they discuss whether "My Dreams of You."
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About "My Dreams of You" - Hallmark (2024)
Directed by: Kevin Fair. Kevin has 49 directing credits and in addition to the slew of Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies he's directed, he has also recently directed: "For Love and Honey," "Legend of the Lost Locket," "A Season for Family," "Checkin it Twice" and "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost."
Written by: Gary Templeton and Marcy Holland
Marcy Holland has 47 writing credits including hits like "A Biltmore Christmas," and the upcoming "Christmas Quest."
This is Gary Templeton’s eleventh writing credit, although his first for Hallmark. His other credits include movies like "Corduroy," and "Frog Goes to Dinner."
Skyler Samuels plays Grace. Skyler has 32 acting credits and this is her second Hallmark appearance. She got her start in s how’s like "Drake and Josh," "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" and "That’s so Raven." She went on to play Gabby Petito in "The Gabby Petito Story." She’s now playing Young Aurora Teagarden in the "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries."
Kapil Talwalkar plays Michael. Kapil has 21 acting credits including the entire run of "Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist" as well as 16 episodes of the "Night Court" reboot. This is his first Hallmark appearance.
Cecilia Lee plays Alura. This is a breakout role for Cecilia who has just seven acting credits (four of which are short films.) This is also her first Hallmark appearance.
David Rosser plays Harvey. This is not David’s first hallmark appearance as he was also in "Paging Mr. Darcy" and "Never Too Late to Celebrate." He has 43 total acting credits.
“My Dreams of You” was filmed in Canada’s Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Talwalkar revealed that he wrote an original song with Lauren Ray for the movie.
Watch the Trailer for "My Dreams of You"
Our Thoughts on "My Dreams of You"
What We Liked
Firstly, big kudos to Hallmark for embracing diversity with "My Dreams of You". One of the film's strengths is its casting. We were thrilled to see an Indian American actor, Kapil Talwalkar, in the leading role. It felt fresh and exciting, breaking from the typical mold of Hallmark leads. Plus, let’s not forget Cecilia Lee, who shone as Allura and, for us, stole the spotlight in every scene she was in.
Speaking of characters, we appreciated Skylar Samuels as Grace. It seems Hallmark might be grooming her for the spotlight. From her earlier roles in shows like "Drake and Josh" to her Hallmark mystery stints, she’s proving to be a rising star.
As for the plot, Dream Central was a fascinating concept. We loved the big swings Hallmark took with this idea, even if it got a bit confusing at times (we'll get to that later!). And how adorable was that rain-soaked kiss? It brought a genuine sense of romance and progress to Grace and Michael's budding relationship without fast-forwarding to unrealistic love declarations.
What We Wished For
Now, onto our wishes. The movie didn't come without its flaws. We found that it suffered from a lack of clear direction in the storytelling. The dual dreams and real-life struggles theme felt a bit overstuffed. Dream Central could have easily carried the plot without needing both leads to chase professio... -
Megan and Wendy are nearing the end of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, with only a few films remaining. In the latest Girls Gone Hallmark episode, they review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar." Join your new best friends as they dive into the world of the Postables. Will this be another 5-STAR movie review?
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About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled"
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled was directed by Kevin Fair.
Martha Williamson wrote the script.
Eric Mabius (Oliver O’Toole)
Kristin Booth (Shane)
Crystal Lowe (Rita)
Geoff Gustafson (Norman)
Many of our favorite supporting characters return in this movie: Gregory Harrison as Joe O’Toole, Barry Bostwick as Rita’s dad Bill, Zak Santiago as Ramon, Carol Burnett as Ardis, Jill Morrison as Hazel, Keb Mo as Gabe.
Janet Kidder plays Annaliese. Janet has 72 acting credits which includes "Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas" and "Christmas for Keeps" for Hallmark. She was also in "The Man in the High Castle" and "Star Trek Discovery."
Jessica Sipos plays daughter Jessica. Jessica has 24 acting credits. This was her first appearance on Hallmark having previously appeared on UnREAL. For Hallmark she has also been in "Chesapeake Shores," "A Season for Family," and "Betty’s Bad Luck in Love."
Barbara Wallace plays wedding dress designed Evelyn. Barbara has 48 acting credits as well as 70 stage credits. For Hallmark she has also recently appeared in "To All a Good Night," "The Cases of Mystery Lane," and "The Christmas Contest."
Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar"
Our Thoughts on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar"
What We Loved
There was so much to love about 'To the Altar' that it's hard to know where to start! Firstly, we adored the chemistry between the main characters—particularly the friendship between Norman and Oliver. Those tuxedo scenes? Pure gold.
Oliver’s tender moment of buttoning up Shane’s wedding dress was a beautiful touch. Nice directing from Kevin Fair on that one!
Norman's horror-stricken face at his bachelor party when he saw the cake was hilarious. And let's not forget Oliver’s freakout about shrimp sauce at the same event!
On the emotional front, the portrayal of Annalise and Jessica’s reunion struck a chord. Writer Martha Williamson tackled the complicated issues of mental health and homelessness with such grace and nuance; it left us in tears. The connection between Rita's loss and Jessica’s reconnection with Annalise was a poignant example of beautifully woven storytelling.
And who could overlook Keb Mo's soulful singing? Hearing him perform just elevated our viewing experience.
Finally, the proposal scene between Shane and Oliver was everything we hoped for. Seeing Oliver wear the tie was a moment that had us gasping and reaching for tissues.
What We Wished For
Even in Hallmark heaven, there are a few things that could have used a bit of tweaking. First on our wish list is more closure for Colleen Camp's character, Sonny. Her sudden spelunking accident felt abrupt and left us wanting more context. While we learned from various sources that there were off-screen issues that might have led to this plot choice, the transition was jarring.
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Girls Gone Hallmark couldn't let August slip away without some new movie reviews! Along with wrapping up Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Summer, Megan and Wendy return with a review of Hallmark's latest movie, Junebug. Tune in to hear what your favorite Hallmark podcasters thought of the Autumn Reeser film, along with some listener emails!
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About "Junebug" - Hallmark Movie Review
Antonio Cupo and Autumn Reeser who appeared together in Love at the Thanksgiving day parade, both served as Executive Producers on "Junebug."
The film was directed by David Weaver. With 45 directing credits David has kept busy working with Hallmark. A few highlights include "Christmas Island" and "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" He is also directing some of the episodes of the upcoming series "Holidazed."
The script was written by Summer Isreal Johnson. This is Summer’s first full length movie.
Autumn Reeser plays Juniper. Autumn has 81 acting credits and this is the first time we’ve seen her on Hallmark since the final installment of "The Wedding Veil" in early 2023! She will be making an appearance at the Hallmark Christmas Experience this holiday season.
Aaron O’Connell plays Alex. Aaron has 18 acting credits and previous appeared in "With Love, Christmas," "My Christmas Love," and "12 Gifts of Christmas" for Hallmark.
Mila Jones plays young Junebug. Mila has racked up 19 acting credits at just nine years old. She has appeared in "North to Home," "Christmas at the Golden Dragon," "Guiding Emily," and "Magic in Mistletoe." She’ll also appear in "Holidazed."
Donia Kash plays barista Mikah. Donia has 27 acting credits having previously appeared in "Hearts in the Game," "The Holiday Sitter" and "#XMAS" for Hallmark. They also have been on episodes of "So Help Me Todd" and "A Million Little Things."
Cheyenne Rouleau plays Kate. Cheyenne has 24 acting credits most recently in "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder." She also appeared in "A Dickens of a Holiday!" a movie we recently revisited here on GGH.
Stellina Rusich plays Mae. Stellina's career dates back to 1991, but she didn’t appear on Hallmark until 2017 when she appeared in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again." Since then she has appeared in 4 additional Hallmark movies to round out her 41 acting credits.
Related: Autumn Reeser's 20th Movie for Hallmark
Here's What We Thought
We loved Autumn Reeser as Juniper, a woman in the throes of middle age who must reconnect with her youthful dreams. We see Juniper navigate her life with both humor and emotional depth. She experiences a revelation that it's never too late to follow one's dreams—an inspiring message for viewers of all ages.
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Aaron O'Connell, playing Alex, delivers a standout performance. Alex, who becomes a significant part of Juniper's journey, perfectly captures the essence of a supportive and understanding partner. Alex recognizes Juniper's true self and supports her in embracing her inner child.
Little Junebug (Mila Jones)
We were split on our opinion of Mila Jones, portraying the young Juniper, adds a layer of innocence and charm to the film. While her character can be seen as precocious at times, she does a commendable job of embodying the spirit and curiosity of a young child.
A Message We Can Relate To!
One of the most beautiful messages of "Junebug" is that it's never too late to pursue your dreams. The movie emphasizes that every moment is the right moment and encourages viewers to stand up for ... -
Megan and Wendy are almost done with the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, with just a few films left. In today's Girls Gone Hallmark episode, they review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled." Join your new best friends as they explore the world of the Postables. What will Megan and Wendy rate this movie?
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About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled"
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled" originally premiered on February 11, 2018.
Kevin Fair directed “The Road Less Traveled.” We will only get one more Kevin Fair directed SSD movie after this one.
According to the Alameda Downing blog, “The Road Less Traveled” marked Brandi Harkonen’s first solo script for a two-hour movie. Though this wasn’t her first solo SSD project, as Brandi had written the script for the episode titled “A Hope & A Future.”
Jamie-Lynn Sigler plays mom Rachel. Jamie-Lynn is probably best known for her role as daughter Meadow on the HBO series The Sopranos. She most recently appeared in 27 episodes of the ABC series “Big Sky.” Earlier this year, Sigler launched a podcast with friend Christina Applegate to talk about their respective multiple sclerosis diagnoses.
Christian Convery plays son Danny. He is now 14 years old and has 5 upcoming projects! He has starred in the Netflix series “Sweet Tooth” from 2021-2024, as well as a movie called “Mom” and “Cocaine Bear.”
Marilyn Norry plays diner owner Minnie. She has 105 acting credits, most recently appearing on Hallmark in “The Blessing Bracelet” during 2023. Outside of the network, she’s been in shows like “Virgin River,” “Siren” and “Big Sky.”
Jason Cermak plays dad Jack. He has 85 acting credits with tons of work for Lifetime and Hallmark. For Hallmark, he’s appeared in movies like “Right in Front of Me” “Christmas at Dollywood” and “Love at First Dance.”
Jill Morrison returns as Hazel and Zak Santiago as Ramon.
"Deliver Me" by Daniel Wesley is used as the theme song for this particular movie.
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Megan and Wendy are nearing the end of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, with only a few movies left to watch. Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, they review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again." Join your new best friends as they delve into the world of the Postables. What rating do you think Megan and Wendy will give this one?
Girls Gone Hallmark reviews Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again. Join Megan and Wendy as they share their thoughts on this Postables movie!
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About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again"
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again" premiered on September 24, 2017.
All the usuals return, including Emilie Ullerup, Zak Santiago and Gregory Harrison.
Chris Gauthier returns as Norman’s other cousin Igor. This movie marks Chris’ last appearance in the SSD movies.
Laura Bertram plays adult Peggy. She has 47 acting credits and has appeared in “When Calls the Heart” “A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado” and “Once Upon a Time.”
Colleen Camp plays Rita’s mom Sunny. She has 155 acting credits with six upcoming projects. She has appeared in over 100 major motion pictures and television projects including "Election," "Die Hard with a Vengeance," and the 1983 classic "Valley Girl."
Interesting note for first time SSD watchers - this is Colleen Camp's only appearance in the series and does not return.
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Welcome back to Signed, Sealed, Delivered Summer! With Christmas in July behind us, Megan and Wendy are diving back into the SSD canon. Join your new best friends as they explore the world of the Postables, reviewing the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise all summer long. In this episode, they take on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground." Will this installment deliver another 5-STAR movie? Tune in to find out!
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About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground"
Kevin Fair directed this movie which was written by Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen.
Returning supporting cast in Higher Ground includes Gregory Harrison as Joe O’Toole, Zak Santiago as Ramon Rodriguez, and Mark Valley as Steve.
Keb’ Mo’ plays Gabe. Keb’ Mo’ has five Grammy’s and is a singer, song writer and guitarist. He does have 20 acting credits. He was in the 2022 movie “Elvis” and returns to “Hallmark for Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar.”
Karen Holness plays Hattie. She has 136 acting credits and has appeared in a number of Hallmark projects including: "The 27 Hour Day," "Christmas at the Plaza," "Christmas Town" and "The Christmas Train" just to name a few. Get out your Bingo Cards as she was on one episode of "Date My Dad" and one episode of "Once Upon a Time."
BJ Harrison makes a brief appearance as Violet. BJ Harrison needs no introduction as she has 142 acting credits and is a regular on Hallmark, most recently in "CrimeTime: Freefall" and "Sealed with a List." She will appear alongside Karen Holness in the upcoming series Kinships, also starring Hallmark regular Karen Soltis, currently in post production. She’s also in the long-promised series "Holidazed."
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To wrap up Christmas in July, Girls Gone Hallmark revisits "A Dickens of a Holiday!" Megan and Wendy first reviewed this movie when it premiered in 2021, a review that led to an email that absolutely tore the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast to shreds. This has left Megan and Wendy wondering if their review was truly a miss. Tune in as the podcast revisits Kris Polaha's role as Scrooge.
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News and Notes About "A Dickens of a Holiday!"
A Dickens of Holiday! premiered on December 10, 2021.
Paul Ziller directed. Paul currently has 60 directing credits, including three of the "Curious Caterer" movies, "We Wish You a Married Christmas," "Roadhouse Romance," and "Beverly Hills Wedding." He’s also directed 37 episodes of “Untold Stories of the ER but has worked almost exclusively for Hallmark since 2018.
Mark Hefti and Julie Sherman Wolfe are responsible for the screenplay.
Mark currently has 18 writing credits including “A World Record Christmas,” “Mystery on Mistletoe Lane,” and “Unexpected Grace” - all from 2023.
Julie Sherman Wolfe needs no introduction. But in case you aren’t familiar, Julie currently has 36 writing credits including last year’s hits “Holiday Hotline” and “Field Day.” She also wrote the fabulous “A Holiday Spectacular” and Girls Gone Hallmark favorite “Taking a Shot at Love. She did the rewrite on this script.
Brooke D’Orsay stars as Cassie Pruitt. Brooke currently has 54 acting credits and recently starred in “Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch.” You can also find Brooke in the TV series “Royal Pains” and “Two and a Half Men.”
Kris Polaha plays Jake Dorsey. Kris currently has 81 acting credits including last year’s smash hit “A Biltmore Christmas.” He has three upcoming projects including “The Christmas Letter” starring Chevy Chase which is set to hit theaters later this year, as well as the highly anticipated Hallmark movie “The Christmas Quest” co-starring Lacey Chabert.
Chad Willett plays Craig Dorsey. Chad has 63 acting credits with appearances in “Morning Show Mysteries,” “The Good Doctor” and 1999/2000 series “Jack & Jill.”
Max Archibald plays Brandon Dorsey. Since appearing in this movie, he’s gone on to appear on the TV series “Yellowjackets,” “Nancy Drew” and “Creepshow.”
Jovanna Burke plays Allison Dorsey. She has appeared in Hallmark projects like “CrimeTime: Freefall” and “A Winning Team.”
Fun fact: this movie was nominated for two Leo Awards in 2022: Best Casting in a Television Movie and Best Picture Editing in a Television Movie.
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Your favorite Hallmark podcast duo, Girls Gone Hallmark, is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Today, Megan and Wendy review "The Christmas Secret" starring Bethany Joy Lenz. Can a single mom catch a break during the holiday season? Throw your earbuds in and listen now.
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News and Notes About "The Christmas Secret"
This movie shares a release date with "Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas" - 11/23/14.
Norma Bailey directed "The Christmas Secret." Norma has 64 directing credits including two episodes of "The Way Home" from Season 1. Additionally, Norma has worked on a number of series including "Spinning Out" and "Anne with an E," both for Netflix.
Wesley Bishop and Judd Parkin wrote the teleplay for "The Christmas Secret." Wesley has 17 writing credits which include "Christmas Town" and "The Christmas Shoes."
Judd Parkin has 7 writing credits. His only other Hallmark credit is "Rome in Love," a 2019 Hallmark Movie.
"The Christmas Secret" is based on a novel by Donna VanLiere (buy it here on Amazon)
Bethany Joy Lenz plays Christine Eisley - This was Bethany’s first movie for Hallmark. She will go on star in "An Unexpected Christmas," "A Biltmore Christmas," and the recent summer smash hit "Savoring Paris."
John Reardon plays Jason. John has 39 acting credits including an appeaance on "Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce." John currently plays the title character Charlie Hudson on the series "Hudson and Rex."
Susan Hogan plays Judy. Susan has 128 acting credits and a deep Hallmark resume including a movie we recently - "A Very Merry Mixup." For Hallmark she has also been in two "Wedding March" movies, "Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas," "Christmas Joy," "Frozen in Love" and most recently "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder."
Michael Hogan plays Marshall and yes, Susan Hogan and Michael Hogan are married. Michael has 155 acting credits including one episodes of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, although very little else for Hallmark. His all time favorite role was as Colonel Saul Tigh on 70 episodes of Battlestar Gallactica.
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Greyston Holt plays mean Ex-Husband Brad. Greyston has 65 acting credits and also appeared in one episode of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series. He did appear on one episode of "Once Upon a Time" as well as in the one season wonder "No Tomorrow" on Netflix.
Karin Konoval plays Mrs. Meredith. Karin has 142 acting credits including playing Maurice the orangutan in "Rise of Planet of the Apes," "War for the Planet of the Apes," and "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." She played Morbidda Destiny on the gone-too-soon "Babysitter’s Club" series on Netflix.
Jaeda Lily Miller plays Hayley. Jaeda has 21 acting credits and appeared in a number of Hallmark films like "A Cookie Cutter Christmas," "Christmas in Evergreen" and "Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing." She also played Allie on 52 episodes of "When Calls the Heart." -
Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review "The Magic Stocking." Don't miss the hilarious moment when Megan makes Wendy spit out her drink, plus some well-deserved enthusiasm for Victor Webster! Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies!
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News and Notes About "Magic Stocking"
Magic Stocking first premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries December 6, 2015.
David Winning directed “Magic Stocking.” Winning is a veteran film and television director. He currently has 81 directing projects and some of his work includes movies like “Field Day,” “You, Me & the Christmas Trees,” and “The Nine Kittens of Christmas.”
The script for this movie was written by Buddy Baron. Buddy has just three screenwriting credits and they are all Christmas movies.
“Magic Stocking” stars Bridget Regan as Lindsay. For Hallmark, Regan also starred in the 2017 “Christmas Getaway.” She’s been in a ton of other projects outside of the network, like “The Rookie,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “White Collar.”
Victor Webster stars as Scott. We last saw Webster in “One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery” and while being a familiar face on the network, he has been seen in other projects like “Workin’ Moms,” “Minx,” and the sci-fi series “Motherland: Fort Salem.” Fun fact you might not have known about Victor Webster: he’s 6’5” so says the internet AND you can request a Cameo message from him starting at $55.
Iris Quinn appears as Lindsay’s mom Donna. Quinn has 82 acting credits with several appearances on Hallmark, like “Campfire Christmas,” “Open By Christmas,” “Raise a Glass to Love,” and “Chesapeake Shores.”
Fred Henderson plays Mayor Fred. Henderson recently appeared with Victor Webster in last year’s “Mystery on Mistletoe Lane.” He has a whopping 155 acting credits including “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream,” “The Christmas Waltz,” and “Open By Christmas” which also stars co-sstar Iris Quinn.
Imogen Tear plays Hannah. She is probably best known for playing Hattie in 3 seasons of “When Calls the Heart.” Imogen is now 20 years old and will appear in an upcoming movie called “Incoming.”
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Girls Gone Hallmark is getting into the Christmas spirit this July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review "A Bride for Christmas," featuring Andrew Walker in a refreshingly against-type role, made even better by his hilariously terrible best friend played by Peter Benson. The well-rounded cast also includes Arielle Kebbel and Kimberly Sustad. Tune in to hear what Girls Gone Hallmark thought!
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News and Notes About "A Bride for Christmas"
This movie originally premiered on December 12, 2012 as part of the 3rd annual Countdown to Christmas line up.
"A Bride for Christmas" was directed by Gary Yates. Yates currently has 43 directing credits and since this movie has gone on to direct many Hallmark movies including “Christmas By Starlight,” “On the 12th Date of Christmas” and “Merry and Bright” amongst others.
Barbara Kymlicka wrote the script for this movie. We just reviewed another movie written by Barbara Kymlicka called “A Very Merry Mix-Up” which came out a year after “A Bride for Christmas.” Kymlicka is a 2-time nominee and 1-time winner of the Canadian Screen Awards for best writing.
Arielle Kibbel plays runaway bride Jessie. This appears to have been Arielle’s first project for Hallmark Channel. She went on to co-star with Andrew Walker again in the 2015 movie “Bridal Wave.” We last saw her on Hallmark last year in “Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance.”
Andrew Walker plays Aidan. Walker just starred in the June 2024 movie “For Love & Honey.” He will also co-star in the highly anticipated “The Wisemen and a Baby” premiering later this year.
Kimberley Sustad plays sister Vivian. This was Kimberley’s first project for Hallmark.
Peter Benson plays co-worker Matt Harper. Peter not only has a very extensive resume of movies he’s acted it, he is also a busy producer and director. We’ll see Benson appear in the forthcoming “The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening.”
Karen Kruper plays Jessie and Vivian’s mom Suzie. Karen recently co-starred with Kimberley Sustad in “To All a Good Night” as well as “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New” and “The Wedding Veil Expectations” - all in 2023.
Sage Brocklebank plays ex Mike. Sage has appeared in a few Hallmark movies since “A Bride for Christmas,” including “Stop the Wedding” and “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm.” If you’re playing along with the GGH Bingo, Sage has also starred in “Once Upon a Time” as Sir Gaston.
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Girls Gone Hallmark is getting into the Christmas spirit this July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review "A Very Merry Mix-Up." Will the beloved Alicia Witt rom-com sprinkle some holiday magic or will silly hi-jinx ensue? Tune in all July to catch your favorite Hallmark podcast duo reviewing cherished Christmas classics!
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News and Notes About "A Very Merry Mix-Up"
This movie originally premiered on November 10, 2013.
Jonathan Wright directed “A Very Merry Mix-Up” and it was his second directorial project for Hallmark. He has since gone on to direct a total of 23 movies, a majority of them for Hallmark which include “True Justice: Family Ties,” “A Not So Royal Christmas” and “Family History Mysteries: Buried Past” as of recently.
Barbara Kymlicka wrote the script. She currently has 67 writing credits and has written many Hallmark and Lifetime movies. The last couple of projects Kymlicka wrote included last year’s “The Secret Gift of Christmas” and all four episodes of “The Love Club.”
Alicia Witt stars as Alice. Witt has a staggering 90 acting credits which started in 1984 at the age of 7. She has appeared in the TV series “Cybill,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Orange is the New Black” and “Nashville.” She is not only a TV actress, she’s appeared in theatrical movies like “Vanilla Sky” and “Two Weeks Notice.” Fun fact: Witt is a professional singer-songwriter and pianist. She released two Christmas songs in 2020 that appeared in a Hallmark movie she starred in called “Christmas Tree Lane.” In 2023, she appeared on “The Masked Singer” but was sadly eliminated after the second episode.
Mark Wiebe plays Matt Mitchum. He has 16 previous acting credits including appearances in the TV series “Nikita” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” This movie was his second project for Hallmark, having previously appeared in the 2011 movie “Christmas Magic” as the waiter.
Scott Gibson plays fiancé Will Mitchum. Gibson currently has 69 acting credits with appearances in a bunch of Lifetime movies like “The Perfect Stalker,” “My Mom’s Darkest Secrets” and “My Husband’s Worst Mistake.”
Susan Hogan plays not-future-mother-in-law Penny. Hogan has 129 acting credits, recently appearing in “Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder.”
Lawrence Dane play Matt’s grandpa Charles. Having appeared in 150 projects, this 2013 movie was the second to last on his resume. Dane passed in March 2022 at the age of 84.
Mimi Kuzyk plays Will’s mom Judith. With 141 acting credits, Kuzyk has appeared in “Hill Street Blues,” “Blue Murder,” “Workin’ Moms,” and “UnREAL” - to name a few.
According to IMDB, the role of Alice was originally written for Jennifer Lopez.
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Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review the sequel to "The Nine Lives of Christmas" with "The Nine Kittens of Christmas." Will the sequel be a pawsome holiday treat or a festive flop? Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies!
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News and Notes About "The Nine Kittens of Christmas"
"The Nine Kittens of Christmas" was directed by David Winning who has 81 directing credits. His other credits for Hallmark include "Falling for Vermont," "You Me and the Christmas Trees," "Field Day" and three "Time to Come Home For..." Christmas movies.
This movie was based on a book of the same name written by Sheila Roberts.
Erinne Dobson wrote the teleplay for "Nine Kittens of Christmas." Erin’s other writing credits among her 17 total include "Love, for Real," "One Winter Wedding," "Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate" and 21 episodes of the Good Witch.
Brandon Routh, Kimberly Sustad, Gregory Harrison, Stephanie Bennet, Carey Feehan and even Ambrose the cat all reprise their roles from "The Nine Lives of Christmas."
Nathan Witte plays Miles. Nathan most recently appeared in "Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers." He has 70 total acting credits which include "Romance to the Rescue," "A Christmas Treasure," and "My Best Friend’s Bouquet" for Hallmark.
Paul Campbell makes a cameo as Mason.
It was reported that all of the kittens on set were adopted by cast and crew
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Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review "The Nine Lives of Christmas." Will this much-discussed Kimberley Sustad film be the purr-fect holiday treat or just another Christmas cat-astrophe? Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies!
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News and Notes About "The Nine Lives of Christmas"
"The Nine Lives of Christmas" originally aired on the Hallmark Channel on November 8, 2014.
Mark Jean directed "The Nine Lives of Christmas." Mark has 65 directing credits including "Holiday Hotline," "Heart of the Matter," "Eight Gifts of Hannukah" and "The Baker’s Son."
Sheila Roberts wrote the book "The Nine Lives of Christmas," as well as the sequel "The Nine Kittens of Christmas."
Nancey Silvers adapted the story into a screenplay. She has 32 writing credits which include 32 episodes of "Chesapeake Shores," two "Murder She Baked" movies as well as "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade."
Brandon Routh plays hot firefighter Zachary Stone. This movie and its sequel "The Nine Kittens of Christmas" appear to be the only Hallmark movies in his 68 credits. He appeared in 76 episodes of "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow" and 21 episodes of the CW series "Arrow." He also plays the role of Superman in "Superman Returns," "Batwoman" and "The Flash" TV series.
Kimberly Sustad plays Merilee. This was Kimberly’s first starring role on Hallmark. She had previous smaller roles on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" as well as a holiday movie called "A Bride for Christmas." We are eagerly awaiting the release of "Three Wiser Men and Boy" for which she is both an actor and a writer.
Chelsea Hobbs plays mean girlfriend Blair. Chelsea has 52 acting credits and was most recently seen in the holiday movie "Navigating Christmas." Of course she was also in the series "UnReal" as well as "Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce."
Gregory Harrison plays Fire Chief Sam. Gregory has 119 acting credits and most recently he has appeared in 144 episodes of "General Hospital." Gregory reprised his role in the sequel - "The Nine Kittens of Christmas" and also appeared in a number of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies.
Jennifer Cheon Garcia plays fellow vet school student Sarah. She has 38 acting credits and ticks bingo spaces for "Girlfriends Guide to Divorce" as well as "Once Upon a Time."
Filming took place at Fort Langley in the Langley Township, British Columbia. Sustad notes all the kittens were adopted by the crew.
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Just when you thought the Signed, Sealed, Delivered Summer couldn't get any better, get ready for an exclusive chat with Kristin Booth and Crystal Lowe on Girls Gone Hallmark, a Hallmark movie review podcast! Hosted by Megan and Wendy, join them as they sit down with DLO besties and real-life friends Kristin Booth and Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe for an inside scoop like never before!
It was an incredible treat to interview Kristin Booth and Crystal Lowe and what came of it is a wonderfully funny, thoughtful, and heartwarming episode to tide you over until the premiere of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters."
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Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Up next is "The Spirit of Christmas." Although it's not technically a Hallmark movie, it has earned a special place in the hearts of Hallmark fans. Will this much-discussed film starring the "hot ghost" bring holiday cheer or leave you cold? Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies!
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News and Notes About "The Spirit of Christmas"
The Spirit of Christmas originally premiered on Lifetime in 2015.
David Jackson directed "The Spirit of Christmas." David has 73 directing credits including soapy dramas like "Summerland" and "One Tree Hill." He appears to have one Hallmark movie credit on his resume called "Last Vermont Christmas" from 2018.
Tracy Andreen wrote "The Spirit of Christmas." Tracy has 32 writing credits, large percentage of which were for Hallmark. Hallmark titles include "Friends and Family Christmas," "Sweeter than Chocolate" and "The Holiday Sitter."
Jen Lilley stars as Kate. Once a Hallmark darling, Jen has moved on to Great American Family. She has 64 writing credits and recently reprised her role as Theresa Donovan on "Days of Our Lives" where she has appeared in 430 episodes.
Thomas Beaudoin plays hot ghost Daniel. Thomas has 25 acting credits and after this movie he appeared a supporting role in the Hallmark movie "Love on the Slopes." He is fluent in both English and French and has had several French speaking roles.
Kati Salowsky plays Lily. Kati has 37 acting credits but has never appeared in a Hallmark project. Her most recent appearance was on the TV series "Good Trouble" in 2022.
"The Spirit of Christmas" was filmed at the Harding Allen Estate in Barre and the Proctor Mansion in Wrentham, MA. No faux snow here. Production had to contend with below freezing temperatures and fuel lines freezing in their work trucks during filming
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Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. The festivities begin with "Cranberry Christmas" starring Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres. Will this much-discussed film deck the halls or leave them out in the cold? Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies!
Will Christmas in July on Girls Gone Hallmark hold you over until the holidays? Email us at [email protected] or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group!
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News and Notes About "Cranberry Christmas"
Directed by Linda Lisa Hayter - This was Linda Lisa’s first Hallmark movie. Among her 13 directing credits, you’ll also find "Unexpected Grace," "Five more Minutes," "Right in Front of Me," and "Betty’s Bad Luck in Love." Linda Lisa will also direct the forthcoming "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie #13
Joie Botkin wrote "Cranberry Christmas." Joie has 23 writing credits, all for Hallmark. Notable movies include "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost," "Mid-Love Crisis," and "Beverly Hills Wedding."
Nikki DeLoach plays Dawn. Nikki has 72 acting credits and can be seen as cursed caterer Goldy in the "Curious Caterer" franchise
Benjamin Ayres plays husband Gabe. Benjamin has 98 acting credits and most recently appeared in "Love & Jane" for the Hallmark channel. Outside of Hallmark his credits include a small recurring role on "Suits" as well as 83 episodes of the series "Saving Hope" as Dr. Zachary Miller.
Marci T. House plays Pamela. Marci has 108 acting credits, although only one Hallmark appearance on "The Winning Team" within the last four years. Other roles include "Devil in Ohio," "One of Us is Lying," and "Timeless."
Jennifer Higgin plays Grandma Gladys. Jennifer had her first role in 1996 but didn’t act again until 2010. Since 2015 she has had a steady stream of projects totally 18 acting credits. For Hallmark she has also appeared in "Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas," "Five More Minutes," "The Christmas Contest," and "Checkin’ It Twice,"
"Cranberry Christmas" was filmed in Vancouver in August 2020.
From Heavy.com “DeLoach said one of the craziest parts was dealing with the mosquitoes, TV Goodness reported. She said: “I had never experienced mosquitoes like that… During my closeup, a mosquito lands on my face and is just fighting me. [It felt] like Vietnam. It was so hot.”
From Heavy.com “Ayres told TV Goodness that it was his first job back after the pandemic, and that was a little scary. He said: “We had intimate scenes and we were getting [COVID] tested right before. And I think the fact that there was a real tense energy about being back allowed us to take that into the film and really play it. We didn’t have to go down too far and we allowed that to be the thing [that inspired us].””
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The Postables community has been incredible, always answering our questions or filling us in on the things we might have missed! Megan and Wendy dive into all the wonderful emails and messages they've received in another special SSD: Listener Emails episode. Don’t miss out — listen now and share with your fellow "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" fans!
Got something to say? Email us at [email protected] or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Sign the Change.org petition to get the DLO fam on the Hallmark Cruise!
The Alameda Downing Blog
Martha Williamson interview about One In a Million
Signed, Sealed, Delivered Fan Fiction: "Contemplations" by LadyofLetters26
Kristin Booth Cameo
Eric Mabius Cameo
Crystal Lowe Cameo
Eric Mabius' Patreon
Just Added: The Newest Signed, Sealed, Delivered Movie!
Hallmark Media recently announced that the newest "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" installment will premiere on Friday, July 12th on Hallmark Mystery. We're excited to announce that Girls Gone Hallmark will review SSD: A Tale of Three Letters! See the calendar below for when to expect that review.
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