
Paulmarkies asked and Girls Gone Hallmark listened! Megan and Wendy review "Surprised by Love" in today's brand new episode. The movie follows a young entrepreneur (played by Hilarie Burton) who tries to persuade her conservative parents to embrace her current partner, but unexpectedly finds herself drawn to a former high school love interest (played by Paul Campbell). This movie premiered originally on January 3, 2015.



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About "Surprised by Love"




* Directed by Robert Iscove. He’s still alive, this appears to be the last movie he directed. According to IMDB he has 64 directing credits including "Smart Cookies," "Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Diff'rent Strokes", "From Justin to Kelly," and the 1999 teen rom-com "She’s All That." 





* Written by Neal H. Dobrofsky and Tippi Dobrofsky. 

* These two have written a lot for Hallmark Channel including “Love Strikes Twice,” “You Had me at Aloha,” several episodes of “When Calls the Heart.” In 2020, they had written their 30th movie for Hallmark called “The Christmas Doctor” starring Holly Robinson Peete.



* Fun fact: In 2021 they co-wrote the first original holiday movie for Peacock along with their son Spyder Dobrofsky. It was called “The Real Housewives of the North Pole” and starred Kyle Richards. There hasn’t been anything new from the Dobrofskys since then.






Related: Listen to our review of "Love on the Air"




* Stars Hilarie Burton (Josie) who is probably best known as playing Peyton Sawyer on One Tree Hill. Previous Hallmark movies include: "Summer Villa" and "Naughty or Nice."

*  Back in 2019 it’s reported that Burton was “let go” from a Hallmark movie after she made requests for a more diverse cast. She was very outspoken about the bigotry from then head Bill Abbott. With all that said, we haven’t seen Burton in a Hallmark joint since 2016.







* Paul Campbell (Gridley). Last seen in "The Cases of Mystery Lane" and last year’s "Three Wise Men and a Baby." 





* Tim Conway played Josie’s grandfather. Conway passed in 2017. He was a six time Primetime Emmy winner with 14 total nominations. He’s known for roles in the Carol Burnett Show, McHale’s Navy, guest spots, and tons of voice work in his later years.




Related: Listen to our review of "The Cases of Mystery Lane"





Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy have brand new movie reviews all summer long based on the suggestions from the Hallmark community!



Surprised by Love

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, your new favorite Hallmark movie review podcast! Join your hosts Megan and Wendy as they dive into the world of feel-good films and share their thoughts and opinions on the latest releases. From cheesy romances to heartwarming stories, these two besties have got you covered. So grab some popcorn and get ready to laugh, cry, and swoon as Megan and Wendy take you on a journey through the wonderful world of Hallmark movies. Tune in every week for a new episode filled with fun and lighthearted banter! *Girls Gone Hallmark is not affiliated with Hallmark Media.*

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Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, where your hosts Megan and Wendy take on the beloved "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise all summer long. In today's new episode, your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review episodes 1-5 from 2014. If you're new to the series or it's a favorite, come along and chat about the charming characters, heartfelt moments, and the signature Hallmark magic that captivated audiences for years.



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About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 1




* The title of episode 1 is called "Time to Start Livin.'



* First premiered on Sunday April 20, 2014



* Scott Smith directed. Scott went on to direct 5 total episodes of the one season of Signed, Sealed, Delivered.



* Writers: Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen 



* Co-Stars: 

* Valerie Harper appears as Theresa Capodiamonte. She's probably best known for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Rhoda” and "Valerie." Harper passed in 2019 at the age of 80.



* Christine Willes appears as Vivian Lasseter. She has 103 acting credits and was last seen on Hallmark in “Guiding Emily.”






About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 2




* The title of episode 2 is called "To Whom It May Concern."



* First premiered on Sunday, April 27, 2014



* Director: Scott Smith



* Writers: Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen 



* Co-Stars: 

* Valerie Harper returns as Theresa Capodiamonte.



* Joel Berg appears as Corporal Benjamin 'Buzz' Parker. Joel has just 15 acting credits and this was his only appearance on Hallmark.



* Rami Kahlon plays Samila (adult). She has 29 acting credits and has only appeared on Hallmark in this project.






About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 3




* Episode 3 is called "Soulmates."



* First premiered on Sunday, May 4, 2014



* Directed by Kevin Fair. He has 44 directing credits. Since this episode in 2014, he has gone on to direct 10 SSD movies, plus some Hallmark fan favorites like “Taking a Shot at Love,” “Always Amore,” “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost,” and most recently “Legend of the Lost Locket.”



* Writers: Martha Williamson, Brandi Harkonen, and Dawn DeKeyser.



* Co-stars:

* Della Reese as Cora Brandt. She’s probably best known for her 211 episodes of “Touched By an Angel” but also appeared on other classic series like “Welcome Back, Kotter,” “Night Court,” “227,” “Picket Fences,

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Episodes 1-5 Review


Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, where your favorite podcast duo throw it way back to 2013 to review the backdoor pilot of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Join Megan and Wendy as we get to know Oliver, Shane, Norman, and Rita. If you're new to the series or it's a favorite, come along and chat about the charming characters, heartfelt moments, and the signature Hallmark magic that captivated audiences for year. Plus, don't forget to tune in all summer long for Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER!



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About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" (Pilot)




* The very first movie in the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise was a backdoor pilot and is often considered episode #0 from Season 1. Its title is "Second Chances."



* This movie premiered on October 12, 2013.



* Scott Smith directed the movie. He currently has 37 directing credits including a few Hallmark favorites like "Frozen in Love" and "Autumn in the Vineyard."



* Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen wrote the script. 

* Martha Williamson is a 35-year veteran of the entertainment industry. She is known for being the writer and producer on "Touched by an Angel" as well as "Promised Land." Williamson has also written for the TV series "The Facts of Life," and "Living Dolls." 



* Brandi Harkonen has 14 writing and co-producing credits including every episode and movie from the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise. 






Who Was in the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Pilot?




* Eric Mabius plays Oliver O'Toole. Eric currently has 72 acting credits, having appeared in Hallmark hits like "Haul Out the Holly" and "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up." Mabius has worked steadily since 1995 having appeared in television shows like "Party of Five," "Chicago Fire," "The L Word," and "The O.C."



* Kristin Booth plays Shane McInerney. Kristin recently appeared in "Shifting Gears" (directed by co-star Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe). Her 100 acting credits also include "Workin' Moms," "Hudson & Rex," and "Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter."



* Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe plays Rita Haywith. Commonly credited as Crystal Lowe, she has 95 acting credits including "Christmas at Dollyw...

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Pilot) Review


Girls Gone Hallmark dives into a fresh flick now streaming on Hallmark Movies Now: "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder," ahead of its premiere on Hallmark Mystery. Tune in to hosts Megan and Wendy on their Hallmark movie review podcast as they unpack what they liked and what they wished for in this potential new mystery series. Goodbye Lucas Bouchard. Hello Detective Beeks. This movie will premiere on Hallmark Mystery on June 7, 2024.



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News and Notes About "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder"




* Chris McNally stars as Detective Beeks. Chris has previously co-starred in 63 episodes as Lucas Bouchard in "When Calls the Heart." We last saw him in "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" alongside partner Julie Gonzalo.



* Holland Roden plays tipline operator Maddie Moore. She has just one previous Hallmark credit having co-starred with Tyler Hynes in "Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas" in 2022.




Related: Is "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" one of Hallmark Channel's best ever movies in the new era?




* Christine Conradt wrote the screenplay. She has 74 other writing credits, including a few of our Hallmark favorites like "As Luck Would Have It" and "On the 12th Date of Christmas." She seems to prefer darker fare, having written scripts for movies like "Girlfriend Killer" and "Boyfriend Killer."



* Mother/Daughter directing duo Jessica and Cynde Harmon are responsible for "Tipline Mysteries." 

* Jessica Harmon is an accomplished actor but also has 18 directing credits. The vast majority of these credits are for Hallmark and include "Rip in Time," "Joyeaux Noel," and "Dream Moms."



* This is Cynde Harmon's first directing credit. She has served as a producer on 21 projects that include "Pumpkin Pie Wars," "North to Home," and "Christmas at the Golden Dragon."






Related: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think of "Pumpkin Pie Wars?"




* Cardi Wong plays Officer Tran. Cardi has 50 acting credits and has been seen on Hallmark in "A Season for Family" and "The Gift of Peace." We just reviews one of Cardi's older movies - "Flip That Romance" which co-stars Chris McNally's partner, Julie Gonzalo.



* Cassandra Sawmill plays Amanda. She has 28 acting credits as well as three upcoming projects. This appears to be her first appearance on Hallmark.



* Jill Teed plays the Police Captain. She has 105 acting credits which include "Three Wise Men and a Baby" and two "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies.



* Riley Davis plays nepo-baby Ethan. We last saw Riley as Mason (Walker's #2 guy) in "Curious Caterer."




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Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder


Girls Gone Hallmark reviews the newest Hallmark Mystery movie, "Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home." Join hosts Megan and Wendy on their Hallmark movie review podcast as they break down what they loved and what they wished for in this potential new mystery series. Did this movie have the right ingredients to become a future franchise, or was it a case of a doctor better sticking to their day job? Listen now and catch all the details.



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News and Notes About "Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home"




* Directed by Michael Robinson who has 83 directing credits. Michael's Hallmark movie resume includes "It Had to Be You," "A Picture of Her," and "An Unexpected Christmas."



* Barry M. Schkolnick wrote "Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home." Barry has 24 total writing credits including "Law & Order," "Law & Order UK," "Matlock," "LA Law," and "The Good Wife."



* Amanda Schull plays Dr. Rachel Hunt. Since her first theatrical movie role in "Center Stage," Amanda has gone on to appear in "One Tree Hill," "12 Monkeys," "Suits," and "911: Lonestar."



* Brendan Penny plays Detective Jack Quinn. Brendan has 58 acting credits and was most recently seen in "A Season for Family," "The Wedding Cottage," "In Merry Measure," and "Chesapeake Shores."




Related: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think of "The Wedding Cottage?" Listen to the review here!




* Ian Collins plays Avery Smith. Ian has 39 acting credits which includes the sci-fi series "Snowpiercer" as well as "Good Morning, Christmas," "On the 12th Date of Christmas" and "The Chronicle Mysteries" for Hallmark.



* Kendall Cross plays Meredith Alexander. Kendall has 104 acting credits including "Once Upon a Time" and "Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce." She's also been in "Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate" and "My Christmas Family Tree."



* Benjamin Wilkinson plays William. He's appeared in "Fourth Down and Love," "Rip in Time," and "Christmas in Tahoe."




Related: "My Christmas Family Tree" Hallmark Movie Review



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Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home


Join us for another fun episode of "Girls Gone Hallmark!" In today's episode, Megan and Wendy dive into their review of the latest Hallmark Channel original, "A Whitewater Romance." Starring Cindy Busby and Benjamin Hollingsworth, this film is full of gorgeous scenery and follows the very classic Hallmark trope of enemies to lovers.  Can someone tell us why Busby seems to have a penchant for wilderness-themed movies? Plus, listen for some thrilling Girls Gone Hallmark news at the top of the episode.



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News and Notes About "A Whitewater Romance"




* This was directed by Jason Bourque. He has 57 previous directing credits, including “A World Record Christmas” and “Ms. Christmas Comes to Town” from last year’s Countdown to Christmas. Other Hallmark movies include “A Game of Love” and “My Christmas Family Tree” amongst others.



* “A Whitewater Romance” was written by Juliana Wimbles. She is both an actress and a writer and this marks her 5th writing credit. Previous writing credits for Hallmark include “Love in the Maldives,” “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating,” and “A Splash of Love.”



* Cindy Busby stars as Maya from Manhattan. Cindy has made a name for herself at Hallmark having starred in a number of movies for the channel. Notable films include “Love in Zion National: A National Park Romance,” “Chasing Waterfalls” and “Hearts Down Under.” Fun fact: Cindy has a Cameo account where you can request a special message from her. She has 117 5-STAR ratings.



* Benjamin Hollingsworth stars as Malibu Matt. We’ve seen Benjamin quite a bit on Hallmark as of lately. He was in “The Santa Summit” last Countdown to Christmas, followed by “An Easter Bloom” earlier this year and now “A Whitewater Romance.” Benjamin is also busy as Dan Brady on the Netflix hit “Virgin River.”




Related Podcast Ep: Girls Gone Hallmark Reviews "The Santa Summit" 




* Kate Twa plays Allegra. She’s been in quite a few Hallmark and Lifetime-esque movies in the last four years but this isn’t her first film for Hallmark as she appeared in the 2022 movie “We Need a Little Christmas.”



* William deVry plays Jim. He has 51 previous acting credits with a whopping 687 episode run on General Hospital as Julian Jerome and 109 episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful as Storm Logan. For Hallmark, he’s appeared in 2 episodes of Cedar Cove back in 2014.



* Edwin Perez plays Luis. Edwin has 78 previous acting credits including “Game of Love,” “Just One Kiss,” and “Butlers in Love” for Hallmark.



* Alisha-Maria Ahamed plays Claire. She has 17 previous acting credits including “Our Italian Christmas Memories” from 2022.



* Sophia Carriere plays Maya’s younger sister Carmen. She has just 6 previous acting credits including a Lifetime movie called “The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story” which also co-starred friend of the show Erik Athavale.




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