| Christmas in Conway | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | John Kent Harrison |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Geoff Zanelli |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producer | Andrew Gottlieb |
| Cinematography | James Chressanthis |
| Editor | David Beatty |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Production company | Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | December 1, 2013 |
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
[edit]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
[edit]- Andy Garcia as Duncan Mayor
- Mandy Moore as Natalie Springer
- Cheri Oteri as Gayle Matthews
- Riley Smith as Tommy Harris
- Mary-Louise Parker as Suzy Mayor
- Mark Jeffrey Miller as Henry
Production
[edit]The film was shot in and around Wilmington, North Carolina, in August 2013.[3] Its score was composed by Geoff Zanelli.[4]
Ratings
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Hallmark Hall of Fame Presents 'Christmas in Conway'". Hallmark corporate press release. Archived from the original on 23 November 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Christmas in Conway synopsis". Hallmark Hall of Fame online Press Room. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ Foss, Cassie. "Mary-Louise Parker to star in Hallmark movie filming in area". Wilmington StarNews online. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "TV Ratings Sunday: 'Once Upon a Time' Stays at Low + 'Bob's Burgers' & 'American Dad' Fall". TVByTheNumbers. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ Salem, Mitch. "The Sked Network Scorecard - 12/1/13". ShowBuzzDaily.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ Faughnder, Ryan (2 December 2013). "TV ratings: NBC wins night with falling NFL numbers; 'Amazing Race' up". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 29 August 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ 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.