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HALLMARK CHANNEL TREATS VIEWERS TO AN OCTOBER TO FALL IN LOVE WITH 'FALL HARVEST' PROGRAMMING BEGINNING OCTOBER 5 AND ALL NEW SPECIALS CELEBRATIONG ADOPTION EVER AFTER
Three Original Movie Premieres Including the
Halloween Installment of "Good Witch,"
Two Specials Celebrating Adoption Ever After and a
Final Sneak Peek at the Network's 10th Anniversary of "Countdown to Christmas" Before the Treasured Celebration Kicks Off
Make Hallmark Channel Must-See Viewing for Fall
STUDIO CITY, CA - September 16, 2019 - As the season switches to Fall, people yearn for the autumnal activities that abound during this time of year. As the leaves change colors and drop from the trees and warm breezes give way to cool, crisp air, Hallmark Channel's annual "Fall Harvest" programming event returns with must-see Fall romances that will warm the heart.
From Saturday, October 5, through Saturday, October 19, three all-new, original movie premieres immerse viewers in the sights, sounds and all the feels of Fall, making Hallmark Channel THE place for viewers to be all season long.
As the days of Fall wane the most wonderful time of the year gets closer and this year Hallmark Channel celebrates the 10th anniversary of "Countdown to Christmas," the #1-rated programming event on television in Q4. Before the 24/7 merriment begins, the network offers viewers one final sneak-peek at the original movie premieres in store this holiday season with "2019 Countdown to Christmas Preview Special" hosted by the Queen of Christmas herself, Candace Cameron Bure ("Switched at Christmas," "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries"), premiering Saturday, October 19 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
Two special programs honoring Adopt a Shelter Dog Month will air Monday, October 21st as part of the network's Adoption Ever After initiative to raise awareness for pet adoption and celebrate the joys four-legged friends bring to our lives. The contributions dogs make to our lives is front and center in the "2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards," which will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Co-hosted once again by bestselling author Beth Stern and James Denton ("Good Witch," "Desperate Housewives"), the star-studded night offers an emotional celebration of heroes on both ends of the leash and honors outstanding working dogs around the country. Next up is "The Love of Dogs Benefit Concert" hosted by pet adoption expert Larissa Wohl ("Home & Family") featuring top country music artists, premiering Monday, October 21 (10 p.m. ET/PT), to raise funds for Pedigree Foundation as they strive to help the millions of shelter and rescue dogs across the country find the loving homes they so deserve.
THE 2019 FALL HARVEST ORIGINAL PREMIERES ON HALLMARK CHANNEL
'OVER THE MOON IN LOVE'
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, October 5 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Jessica Lowndes, Wes Brown
Brooklyn (Lowndes), owner of the matchmaking service Over the Moon in Love, hasn't seen Devin (Brown), a singer-songwriter, since high school. While their chemistry is instant, Brooklyn is focused on landing the cover of Life/Style by finding Stephanie, the magazine's writer, a match. Putting her 100% success rate on the line, Brooklyn matches Stephanie with Devin but they have nothing in common. Determined, Brooklyn feeds lines to Stephanie guaranteed to capture Devin's heart, and it works! Too bad Brooklyn has just realized she's in love with Devin. Admitting the match is a sham, Brooklyn risks losing the magazine cover and, more importantly, Devin.
'LOVE, FALL & ORDER'
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, October 12 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Erin Cahill, Trevor Donovan, Gregory Harrison
With the fall season underway, Claire (Erin Cahill), an ambitious New York attorney, returns to her small hometown in Vermont to help save her father's farm from being lost in a legal battle with his neighbor. There, she runs into her former high school rival, Patrick (Trevor Donovan), a handsome local lawyer, whom she soon learns is related to the woman suing her dad and is also representing her in the upcoming court case against him. Before long, Claire and Patrick find themselves on opposing sides of the heated property dispute and conflicting feelings arise when an autumn romance begins to bloom between them.
'GOOD WITCH: CURSE FROM A ROSE'- TWO-HOUR HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EVENT
Saturday, October 19 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Catherine Bell, James Denton
Cassie (Catherine Bell) receives an unexpected visit from her college roommate Autumn Deveraux (Lolita Davidovich), who harbors resentment toward Cassie over a past event. Cassie relies on her magical instincts to help Autumn through her unresolved feelings before she sabotages Middleton's celebrations. Martha (Catherine Disher) plans a bonfire to honor the season and tries to ignore her husband's failure to recognize the anniversary of their engagement on Halloween night. Bad luck seems to thwart Sam's (James Denton) attempts to plan a romantic Halloween for Cassie since it's their first as a married couple, despite the arrival of a mysterious good luck charm. Donovan (Marc Bendavid) makes a wager with Abigail over the Halloween-themed triathlon he is racing against Sam, with the winner earning the rights to decide the couple's Halloween plans. Stephanie (Kylee Evans) and Adam (Scott Cavalheiro) rally the town to break a pumpkin carving record held by Blairsville. Meanwhile, George (Peter MacNeill) and Nick (Rhys Matthew Bond) search for Middleton's mythical sea monster. As the bonfire nears, Cassie works her magic to help Autumn overcome the past and take control of her future.
'COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 10TH ANNIVERSARY PREVIEW SPECIAL'
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Saturday, October 19 (10 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Candace Cameron Bure
As the 10th anniversary of the beloved "Countdown to Christmas" programming event draws near, Candace Cameron Bure hosts one final sneak-peek that gives eager viewers a glimpse of some of the 40 all-new, original movie premieres that will help make the season merry and bright.
'2019 AMERICAN HUMANE HERO DOG AWARDS'
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Monday, October 21 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Co-hosts: Beth Stern, James Denton
Tales of canine heroism, courage, emotional support and guide work provide a heartwarming and moving evening as canine finalists in the categories of Law Enforcement/Arson, Guide/Hearing, Military, Search and Rescue, Service, Shelter and Therapy dogs are celebrated for their contributions. The 2019 American Hero Dog is determined by nationwide popular votes and a panel of celebrity judges.
'THE LOVE OF DOGS BENEFIT CONCERT - PRESENTED BY HALLMARK CHANNEL AND PEDIGREE'
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Monday, October 21 (10 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Lee Brice, Hunter Hayes, Easton Corbin, Larissa Wohl
Hallmark Channel and Pedigree Foundation team up to help the millions of shelter and rescue dogs across the country find loving homes. The event brings together country artists Lee Brice, Hunter Hayes and Easton Corbin for the benefit concert at the Country Music Hall of Fame CMA Theater. Hosted by Hallmark Channel's own Larissa Wohl, the special will help raise much needed grant funds for Pedigree Foundation as part of Hallmark Channel's Adoption Ever After initiative. The initiative has helped over 35,000 pets find their forever homes.
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