Christmas in Conway is a 2013 American Christmas romantic drama television film directed by John Kent Harrison, written by Stephen P. Lindsey and Luis Ugaz, and starring Andy Garcia, Mandy Moore, and Mary-Louise Parker. The film is part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame series, and premiered on ABC on December 1, 2013.[1]

Plot

When terminally-ill Suzy Mayor leaves the hospital to spend her last days at her home in Conway, South Carolina, her grouch of a husband, Duncan, is beside himself with concern for her and with annoyance at everyone else, including Natalie, the live-in hospice nurse who has come home with Suzy. When Duncan decides to build a Ferris wheel in the backyard as a Christmas present for Suzy, in honor of the place where Duncan proposed to her, the neighbors and townspeople of this quiet Southern town are quick to object.[2]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in and around Wilmington, North Carolina, in August 2013.[3] Its score was composed by Geoff Zanelli.[4]

Ratings

During its premiere broadcast on December 1, 2013, the episode received a 1.1 rating and a 3 share in the key 18- to 49-year-old adult demographic. It was viewed by 6.45 million total viewers.[5] The ratings were considered to be poor,[6] and they were lower than a comparable Hallmark broadcast the previous year.[7]

Awards and nominations

The film was nominated for two MovieGuide Awards in 2014: the Faith and Freedom Award (Television), and the Free Enterprise Prize. It did not win in either category.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Hallmark Hall of Fame Presents 'Christmas in Conway'". Hallmark corporate press release. Archived from the original on November 23, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  2. ^ "Christmas in Conway synopsis". Hallmark Hall of Fame online Press Room. Archived from the original on March 15, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  3. ^ Foss, Cassie. "Mary-Louise Parker to star in Hallmark movie filming in area". Wilmington StarNews online. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  4. ^ "Geoff Zanelli to Score Hallmark's 'Christmas in Conway'". Film Music Reporter. September 16, 2013. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  5. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "TV Ratings Sunday: 'Once Upon a Time' Stays at Low + 'Bob's Burgers' & 'American Dad' Fall". TVByTheNumbers. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  6. ^ Salem, Mitch. "The Sked Network Scorecard - 12/1/13". ShowBuzzDaily.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  7. ^ Faughnder, Ryan (December 2, 2013). "TV ratings: NBC wins night with falling NFL numbers; 'Amazing Race' up". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 29, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  8. ^ Appelo, Tim (February 8, 2014). "'Shark Tank,' 'Duck Dynasty,' 'The Bible' Win Faith & Values Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
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