Great American Family

GREAT AMERICAN MYSTERIES TO LAUNCH ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Family, the home of quality content celebrating family, faith, and country, announced it will soon launch GREAT AMERICAN MYSTERIES, mystery movie franchises which star some of the network's most beloved talent. Great American Family announced the first movie in Great American Mysteries inaugural launch is, "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker," starring Candace Cameron Bure ("Aurora Teagarden Mysteries," "My Christmas Hero") and Aaron Ashmore ("Ginny & Georgia"). "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker" is adapted from bestselling novelist Candace Havens' book of the same name. Great American Mysteries is the new home for a variety of thrilling whodunnits featuring beloved Great American Family stars and the network will announce more new original mystery movie series in the next few weeks.

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  • CANDACE CAMERON BURE STARS IN FIRST-EVER MYSTERY MOVIE FRANCHISE FOR GREAT AMERICAN MYSTERIES, 'THE AINSLEY MCGREGOR MYSTERIES: A CASE FOR THE WINEMAKER'
    NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Family, the home of quality content celebrating family, faith, and country, announced it will soon launch GREAT AMERICAN MYSTERIES, mystery movie franchises which star some of the network's most beloved talent.
  • Great American Family announced the first movie in Great American Mysteries inaugural launch is, "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker," starring Candace Cameron Bure ("Aurora Teagarden Mysteries," "My Christmas Hero") and Aaron Ashmore ("Ginny & Georgia").
  • "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker" is adapted from bestselling novelist Candace Havens' book of the same name.
  • Great American Mysteries is the new home for a variety of thrilling whodunnits featuring beloved Great American Family stars and the network will announce more new original mystery movie series in the next few weeks.

GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA PROUDLY PRESENTS THE WORLDWIDE PREMIERE OF 'COUNTY RESCUE'

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Media proudly announces its first Original Series, "County Rescue," the much-anticipated faith and family action drama about EMTs and paramedics in personal and professional extremes, will make its worldwide debut on the company's streaming platform, Great American Pure Flix beginning Friday, February 23 and feature new episodes every Friday for the series' first season of five episodes. Great American Family, the company's premiere flagship linear network premieres episode one on Monday, February 26 (8 p.m. ET/PT), and will premiere a new episode every Monday for the five-week first season run. "County Rescue" tells the story of one EMT unit whose medical team saves lives while guiding themselves and each other through journeys of love, hope and faith. The series features a remarkable ensemble cast led by Julia Reilly and Riley Hough alongside co-stars Percy Bell, Kristin Wollett, Brett Varvel, Stacey Patino, Tim Ross, Keller Fornes, Angel Luis, and Curtia Torbert. Music star Colton Dixon also guest stars.

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  • Great American Family, the company's premiere flagship linear network premieres episode one on Monday, February 26 (8 p.m. ET/PT), and will premiere a new episode every Monday for the five-week first season run.
  • These are the everyday heroes who make communities across America great," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.
  • "The series is about discovering oneself and who we are each meant to be while working alongside those who care about us.
  • As Duke tells the team he is going on leave to get help, Chief Scotty also has news.

GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024 WILL BE FRAMED BY ONE OF TELEVISION'S MOST ICONIC LATINO FACES

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Media announced it has signed Emmy® Award winning host and actor, Mario Lopez to a multi-picture, multi-year deal to star in content across the company's vast media portfolio which includes linear networks Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, Great American Pure Flix, Great American Adventures, and digital channel, Great American Faith & Home, with a focus to showcase diverse talent in front of the camera. Broader terms of the deal are not disclosed.

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  • GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA SIGNS EMMY® AWARD WINNING HOST AND ACTOR, MARIO LOPEZ TO MULTI-PICTURE, MULTI-YEAR DEAL TO SHOWCASE DIVERSE TALENT
    NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Media announced it has signed Emmy® Award winning host and actor, Mario Lopez to a multi-picture, multi-year deal to star in content across the company's vast media portfolio which includes linear networks Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, Great American Pure Flix, Great American Adventures, and digital channel, Great American Faith & Home, with a focus to showcase diverse talent in front of the camera.
  • Lopez will be a major part of Great American Christmas 2024, starring in content for Great American Family where he joins a family of iconic TV stars who have made Great American Christmas a leader in original Christmas content.
  • Great American Christmas 2024 returns in October.
  • "Mario Lopez has entertained millions of people for almost four decades," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.

GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY PRESENTS 'GREAT AMERICAN RESCUE BOWL,' STARRING BETH STERN, DAN MANNARINO, AND BRIAN BALTHAZAR, FEBRUARY 11

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Family announced its annual "Great American Rescue Bowl," created in partnership with North Shore Animal League America, will premiere on the network, Sunday, February 11 (12 p.m,-2 p.m. ET)/9 a.m.-11 a.m. PT). The program is a fun and interactive way to raise the awareness of the huge number of wonderful animals in local shelters across the country and has been highly successful at increasing the adoption rate several fold during The Big Game weekend. Since 1944, North Shore Animal League America has saved more than 1.1 million pet lives through the organization's medical care, vaccination programs, and the ultimate pet lifesavers – rescue and adoption. Renowned animal advocate, bestselling author and Animal League America Board member, Beth Stern, who has personally placed more than 2,000 fosters over the years, returns to host "Great American Rescue Bowl," along with TV personality and producer, Brian Balthazar, and 13-time Emmy®-winning Pix11 morning news anchor, Dan Mannarino.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Family announced its annual "Great American Rescue Bowl," created in partnership with North Shore Animal League America, will premiere on the network, Sunday, February 11 (12 p.m,-2 p.m.
  • "We are deeply grateful for the heartfelt support of the entire Great American Media family," said Joanne Yohannan, Senior Vice President, Operations, North Shore Animal League America.
  • "Great American Rescue Bowl 2024" features a tail-biter of a bowl game between The Adorables v The Cuddlers with a halftime show that will melt hearts.
  • Great American Family knows there's a football game on February 11.

The 2024 OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® Float, Woven Together, Invites Audiences to Watch or Stream the 2024 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day

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Friday, December 29, 2023
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The OneLegacy Donate Life Float will ride down the streets of Pasadena this coming Monday, January 1, 2024.

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  • The OneLegacy Donate Life Float will ride down the streets of Pasadena this coming Monday, January 1, 2024.
  • ET) and it will air on ABC, The Cowboy Channel, The Cowgirl Channel, Great American Family, KTLA, NBC, RFD-TV and Univision.
  • The OneLegacy Donate Life float will be entry number 26 on the parade lineup, and it will be preceded by Na Koa Ali’I, the Hawaii All State Marching Band.
  • The 2024 OneLegacy Donate Life float pays homage to the music and dance traditions of the Hopi tribe, native to the American Southwest.

TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ANNOUNCES ROSE PARADE LIVESTREAM

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the 135th Rose Parade “Celebrates a World of Music,” the Tournament of Roses invites people from around the world to join the celebration via their first-ever livestream, which will be carried, in its entirety, by four streaming services, including Fubo TV, Christmas Plus, Pluto TV and LocalNow.

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  • Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the 135th Rose Parade “Celebrates a World of Music,” the Tournament of Roses invites people from around the world to join the celebration via their first-ever livestream, which will be carried, in its entirety, by four streaming services, including Fubo TV, Christmas Plus, Pluto TV and LocalNow.
  • The two-hour extravaganza, which will feature stunning floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands, will be hosted by Jericka Duncan of CBS Weekend News, actress Gabrielle Elyse and TikTok sensation Pressley Hosbach.
  • Since its inception in 1890, the Rose Parade has been a dazzling showcase of creativity, symbolism and spectacular storytelling that is sure to be embraced by millions of streetside, broadcast and streaming viewers from across the country and around the world.
  • Join us on January 1, 2024, beginning at 8 a.m. PST, to experience the awe and wonder of the floats, marching bands and equestrian units of the 135th Rose Parade presented by Honda.

CHRISTMAS WINS! ACTRESS DANICA MCKELLAR AND GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CHIEF BILL ABBOTT CELEBRATE HOLIDAY MILESTONES

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former 'The Wonder Years' TV icon and bestselling author Danica McKellar joined Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media as the pair feted media and advertisers on an elegant night out near company headquarters in Dallas to celebrate the success of Great American Family being the fastest-growing cable TV network in all of 2023.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former 'The Wonder Years' TV icon and bestselling author Danica McKellar joined Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media as the pair feted media and advertisers on an elegant night out near company headquarters in Dallas to celebrate the success of Great American Family being the fastest-growing cable TV network in all of 2023.
  • McKellar is celebrating the success of her original movies for Great American Family, including the recent World Premiere of "A Royal Date for Christmas."
  • Abbott's holiday presents include his new cable network becoming a leading contender in the Christmas genre with 21 original holiday films (second only to Hallmark) and a growing library of quality original family-friendly content for linear on Great American Family and streaming at Great American Pure Flix.

BILL ABBOTT, CANDACE CAMERON BURE, AND GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA CELEBRATED REAL HEROES AT THE PREMIERE OF "MY CHRISTMAS HERO"

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, SEATTLE, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Family President and CEO Bill Abbott joined Chief Creative Officer Candace Cameron Bure to host a very special world premiere of My Christmas Hero exclusively for U.S. service men and women and their families yesterday. This special showing was held at Joint Army and Air Force Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state, where the film is set.

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  • "We truly enjoyed the opportunity to salute these real Christmas heroes at the premiere of My Christmas Hero on the joint base," said Bure, who plays Dr. Nicole Ramsey in the movie.
  • The red-carpet screening was held Wednesday, November 15 on the McChord (Air Force) side of JBLM—the base portrayed in My Christmas Hero.
  • To be able to celebrate Christmas and this movie with the everyday heroes who selflessly serve our country was truly special for both Candace and me," said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media.
  • My Christmas Hero premieres on Great American Family the day after Thanksgiving, at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST Friday, November 24.

GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF 'A CHRISTMAS BLESSING,' STARRING LORI LOUGHLIN, JAMES TUPPER, AND JESSE HUTCH, NOVEMBER 12

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress and producer Lori Loughlin was recently captured in a heartwarming moment, dedicating her time to volunteer in the bustling kitchen of Project Angel Food, a renowned Los Angeles-based charity committed to delivering medically tailored meals to critically ill individuals of all ages.

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  • Motivated by the warmth of her experiences with Project Angel Food, Loughlin incorporated the concept of serving others into her latest made-for-television movie project, A Christmas Blessing, which has its World Premiere, November 12 at 8 p.m. exclusively on Great American Family.
  • The heartwarming storyline unfolds as she inherits her deceased aunt's food pantry, Angel's Fare, leading her to host an unforgettable holiday feast for those in need.
  • I think that is so important, and I'm so proud to be a part of Project Angel Food."
  • Text Christmas to 877-999-1225 to find Great American Family.

CANDACE CAMERON BURE ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS BEGINS OCTOBER 13

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Candace Cameron Bure, Chief Creative Officer, Great American Media, announced the network's popular holiday franchise, Great American Christmas will return to air a week earlier than planned, beginning Friday, October 13 (6 a.m. ET). Great American Family released world premiere dates for its 20 all-new, original Christmas movies in the slate below while also gifting holiday movie fans with a front row seat to Great American Christmas in a sneak peek video showcasing the star-studded lineup. SNEAK PEEK Great American Christmas 2023

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  • SNEAK PEEK Great American Christmas 2023
    The event is the most expansive in the history of Great American Christmas, featuring 20 all-new World Premiere original movies and delivering the strongest family-friendly, faith-based seasonal offerings on linear television.
  • Encores of the new films, along with classic Great American Christmas originals will brighten the season 24 hours a day through the end of the year.
  • Great American Christmas Original World Premiere Movie Lineup 2023:
    Destined 2: Christmas Once More, starring Shae Robbins and Casey Elliott, premieres Saturday, October 14 (8 p.m.
  • My Christmas Hero, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan, premieres Friday, November 24 (8 p.m.