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[10/27/11 - 01:02 PM]
Hallmark Channel Launches a New Holiday Tradition: A Christmas TV Ratings System for All Original Programs in the Network's Annual "Countdown to Christmas" Campaign
The Christmas TV ratings include: S for Santa, T for Christmas Tree, J for Joy, F for Family Meal, G for Gathering, P for Presents and C for Caring.

[10/21/11 - 07:57 AM]
Melissa Gilbert Stars in "The Christmas Pageant," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, December 11
The original movie also stars Robert Mailhouse, Ed Herrmann and Lennon Wynn.

[09/12/11 - 06:08 AM]
Hallmark Channel 2011 Winter Preview
The network's "Countdown to Christmas" stunt will feature over a dozen original movies.

[07/27/11 - 11:06 AM]
Melissa Gilbert Won't Be Upstaged in "The Christmas Pageant," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie, Holiday 2011
Robert Mailhouse, Ed Herrmann and Lennon Wynn also star in the project.

[07/27/11 - 10:41 AM]
If It's Time for Christmas, It's Time for Hallmark Channel! America's Favorite Family Network Launches Its Most Anticipated Seasonal Event, "Countdown to Christmas," Beginning November 12
Said programming slate includes 14 original movies and one-of-a-kind original animated specials.

[03/23/11 - 09:44 AM]
Crown Media Networks Presents Its Original Programs to Advertisers for 2011-2012, Including 25 Original Movies to Premiere on Hallmark Channel
Wendie Malick, Catherine Bell, Kim Delaney, Sir Roger Moore, Martin Mull, Judd Nelson, Adrian Pasdar, Rhea Perlman, Teri Polo, James Patrick Stuart, Billy Ray Cyrus, Cheryl Ladd, Bruce Boxleitner and Nancy McKeon are among the featured talent.







CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, THE (HALLMARK)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/11/11
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from Hallmark's press release, October 2011) Emmy(R) and Golden Globe nominee Melissa Gilbert ("Little House on the Prairie") gets top billing starring as a recently-fired-again, domineering Broadway director whose only job option is getting a community Christmas play up and going in "The Christmas Pageant," a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, Sunday, December 11 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C). Co-starring with Gilbert are Robert Mailhouse ("Love is a Four Letter Word," "Easy to Assemble"), Ed Herrmann ("Gilmore Girls") and Lennon Wynn ("Flash Forward"). Hallmark Channel's COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS features more true holiday-themed programming than any other network. Hallmark Channel is proud to be the official TV partner with Marine Toys for Tots working with the foundation to fulfill their mission that every child deserves a toy during the holidays.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ed Herrmann as Garret
· Lennon Wynn
· Melissa Gilbert as Vera Parks
· Robert Mailhouse as Jack
CREW INFORMATION:
· Dave S. Cass, Sr. as DIR
· Jim Wilberger as PROD
· Larry Levinson as EP
· Mark Valenti as WRTR
· Randy Pope as CO-EP
GENRE(S):
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Larry Levinson Productions