A Christmas Melody


02:00 am - 04:00 am, Tuesday, November 11 on Hallmark Channel (East) ()

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A single mom closes her store and returns to her hometown with her young daughter, and the two struggle to fit in, especially when the mom encounters her old high-school rival. However, things improve when a music teacher helps the daughter write a song for the Christmas variety show.

2015 English Stereo
Comedy Drama Romance Music Musical Family Comedy-drama Christmas

Cast & Crew
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Mariah Carey (Actor) .. Melissa Atkinson
Lacey Chabert (Actor) .. Kristin Frank
Fina Strazza (Actor) .. Emily Frank
Brennan Elliott (Actor) .. Danny Collier
Kathy Najimy (Actor) .. Aunt Sarah
Lon Nease (Actor)
Clara Harris (Actor) .. Madame Metzler
Lea Lachey (Actor) .. Secretary
Jim Gloyd (Actor) .. Snowflake Pageant Attendee
David Pittinger (Actor) .. Snowflake Pageant Attendee
James Siderits (Actor) .. Diner Patron

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Did You Know..
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Mariah Carey (Actor) .. Melissa Atkinson
Born: March 27, 1970
Birthplace: Huntington, New York, United States
Trivia: A songstress possessing a remarkable eight-octave vocal range who in the early '90s excelled to become one of the top female vocalists of the decade, Mariah Carey's rocky transition from musician to actress played a key role in fueling a much-publicized nervous breakdown in late 2001. And though her turn in Glitter (2001) may have not been quite the crossover success the aspiring actress had hoped for, as a remarkably talented vocalist Carey continues to maintain her supportive fan base as a result of her dynamic voice and exceptional songwriting abilities. Born the daughter of a former opera singer and vocal coach in Long Island, NY, in 1970, and named after the song "They Call the Wind Maria" from the popular Lerner and Loewe musical Paint Your Wagon (1969), Carey began singing at the age of four, and writing her own songs by the time she was attending Oldfield Middle School. Moving to New York to pursue a career as a vocalist a day after her graduation from Greenlawn's Harborfields High School, the ambitious singer soon teamed with keyboardist Ben Margulies and landed a job as a backup singer for Brenda K. Starr. Aided by Starr in ensuring her demo tape found its way into the hands of Columbia Records head Tommy Matola (the man whom Carey would later wed and eventually divorce) at a party, Carey was soon signed to the label and with the release of her massively successful eponymous debut in 1990, achieved overnight success. With strong follow-up efforts establishing Carey as one of the premier vocalists of the decade (she had a number one single each year of the 1990s, her songs spending more time at the Billboard top spot than any recording artist in history) it was only a matter of time before the established singer attempted to expand her career. After making her big-screen debut with a supporting turn in The Bachelor in 1999, Carey set her sights on a personal project for her first starring role. However, after suffering a physical and emotional breakdown months before the release of her big-screen debut in Glitter, Carey's "lambs" (her slang term for her loyal fans) rallied to her side in support upon the release of numerous scathing reviews. Inspired by such musical dramas as Fame (1980) and Purple Rain (1984), the semi-autobiographical retro tale of a young singer rising to fame despite the odds stacked against her was dismissed as cliché and laughably bad, with reviews specifically targeting the vulnerable singer's sub-par performance and the films unintentionally campy tone. Public appearances in which her behavior grew increasingly bizarre coupled with distressing messages on her website and fan phone line underscored the onetime pop diva's increasing mental collapse, making her admission into a Connecticut mental hospital seem almost inevitable to all who bore witness to her multiple public meltdowns. Following the failure of the accompanying album of the same name, Virgin Records bought out her 100-million-dollar contract for a mere 28 million dollars, and it appeared as if the one-time megastar had reached her nadir. Her career would see a boost along with her personal life, however, when she married pop star and TV personality Nick Cannon in 2008, later giving birth to twins.In 2009, she returned to acting in Precious, directed by Lee Daniels, playing a social worker in an unglamorous, dressed-down role. She later reunited with Daniels in 2013 to play a supporting role in The Butler. IN 2015, Carey made her directorial debut with the TV movie A Christmas Melody, in which she also co-starred.
Lacey Chabert (Actor) .. Kristin Frank
Born: September 30, 1982
Birthplace: Purvis, Mississippi, United States
Trivia: A TV star with Broadway and animation voice work experience, Lacey Chabert finally made her movie debut on-camera in the big screen version of Lost in Space (1998). Born in Purvis, MS, Chabert began performing as a small child, learning how to play the violin and piano as well as sing and act. After playing the young Cosette in the Broadway production of Les Miserables for two years and appearing on the TV daytime serial All My Children, Chabert became a prime-time star playing one of the beleaguered Salinger family members on the Fox drama Party of Five (1995-2000). As the precocious youngest daughter Claudia, Chabert aged from child violin prodigy to grounded, if occasionally confused, teen before the show ended its run. While working on Party of Five, Chabert lent her voice to the animated movies Anastasia (1997) and An American Tail III: Treasure of Manhattan Island (1998). Chabert gained further notice as difficult daughter Penny Robinson in the big-screen Space, but the film was not quite the blockbuster it was expected to be. The lack of positive reviews did little to slow the actresses career though, as she continued to do frequent voice work (The Wild Thornberries Movie (2002) and Rugrats Go Wild! (2003)), as well as showing her face again in Not Another Teen Movie and Hometown Legend (both 2001).After climbing the credits as a tormenting teen in the 2004 comedy Mean Girls, Chabert would next dive headlong into a night of playful teen mischief in the 2004 teen comedy Dirty Deeds. She lent her voice to the animated Bratz series, and went on to act in a series of projects including Black Christmas, Sherman's Way, In My Sleep, and the 2009 supernatural romantic comedy Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
Fina Strazza (Actor) .. Emily Frank
Brennan Elliott (Actor) .. Danny Collier
Kathy Najimy (Actor) .. Aunt Sarah
Born: February 06, 1957
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
Trivia: American character actress Kathy Najimy specializes in offbeat, theatrical characters. A substantial and energetic woman with distinctive curly hair and exotic features, Najimy has appeared on-stage, in feature films, and on television. She has also voiced cartoons. Film credits include The Fisher King, Soapdish (both 1991), Sister Act (1992), and Jeffrey (1996). In 1996, she appeared -- over 100 pounds thinner -- for a brief but memorable recurring role as a manic-depressive psychiatrist on the CBS TV series Chicago Hope. In 1997, she became a regular on the Kirstie Alley sitcom Veronica's Closet. Beginning in 1997 she spent thirteen seasons voicing Peggy Hill, the wife to tried and true Texan Hank Hill on the animated series King of the Hill. During the run of the show she appeared in a variety of big-screen projects including Bride of Chucky, Rat Race, Scream Team, and Say Uncle. She landed a recurring role on the TV series Numb3rs, and joined the Pixar family when she lent her vocal talents to WALL-E in 2008.
Tifani Ahren Davis (Actor)
Born: June 07, 1905
Birthplace: Singapore
Trivia: Started acting in Oklahoma, when she was 15.Earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations with a focus in Middle Eastern studies. Specializes in lifestyle. editorial, conceptual and cosplay modeling.Is also an experienced photographer.Is a professional seamstress and pattern maker.
Katie Eichler (Actor)
Kevin Chamberlin (Actor)
Born: November 25, 1963
William Willet (Actor)
Lon Nease (Actor)
Jimmy Townsend (Actor)
Clara Harris (Actor) .. Madame Metzler
Lea Lachey (Actor) .. Secretary
Jim Gloyd (Actor) .. Snowflake Pageant Attendee
David Pittinger (Actor) .. Snowflake Pageant Attendee
James Siderits (Actor) .. Diner Patron

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