Fox Nation Taps Kelsey Grammer for Docudrama; Hallmark Channel's Kansas City Chiefs Christmas Movie

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Fox Nation Taps Kelsey Grammer for Docudrama; Hallmark Channel's Kansas City Chiefs Christmas Movie

Kelsey Grammer - George: Rise of a Revolutionary

Fox Nation will debut a new four-part historical docudrama on George Washington hosted and executive produced by award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, Cheers). George: Rise of a Revolutionary will premiere on Monday, July 1st dropping all four episodes that week as the country celebrates Independence Day. Over the course of the series, viewers will observe Washington as he grows from a headstrong, risk-taking young soldier determined to fight for the British Crown, into a leading voice of America's growing resistance against England. Told through a compelling combination of dramatic re-creations and expert commentary, George: Rise of a Revolutionary offers a seldom-seen perspective on America's most famous Founding Father. Viewers will witness how disillusionment turned a fearless and flawed young man with a burning ambition to serve the Crown, into a leading voice of the burgeoning backlash against British tyranny, as George becomes a man who is willing to risk it all. Over the course of four episodes, viewers will see the man behind the legend, and the journey that led him to become the face of nation's fight for liberty.

Hallmark Channel and Kansas City Chiefs

Are you ready for some football? It's game time on Hallmark Channel this holiday season when two renowned Kansas City institutions - the Kansas City Chiefs and Hallmark - team up with the NFL and Skydance Sports for a holiday movie and partnership that will have audiences everywhere cheering - TOUCHDOWN! Tyler Hynes (Shifting Gears, Three Wise Men and a Baby), Hunter King (Two Scoops Of Italy, The Santa Summit) and Ed Begley Jr. (Young Sheldon, Better Call Saul) star in the new, original movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The movie begins production next month and will film entirely in Kansas City, Missouri locations, including the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, marking the first time the loudest stadium in the world has been used as a filming location in a Hallmark movie.

Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family's lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team's "Fan of the Year" contest. Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it's clear there's a spark between them but when her grandfathers (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs, good luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick - unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.

This film marks the ultimate celebration of a longstanding collaboration between the two pioneering KC-based brands, officially uniting the Hallmarkies and Chiefs Kingdom like never before. With planning underway for game-day activations, unique co-branded merchandise, and on-air, social, and digital promotion, the multifaceted partnership will engage widespread audiences both on and off the field, with more details to be announced later this year. What's more, this film will fuel the proven track record of viewership crossover between Countdown to Christmas enthusiasts and sports fans. In fact, over 50% of Hallmark Channel viewers also watched sports while the Countdown to Christmas was on air in 2023, making this film the perfect holiday occasion.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Saturday, June 29

The Conners - "Messy Situation, Miscommunication and Academic Probation" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Becky inadvertently outs her relationship with professor Davis, it's his erratic behavior that sends Becky down a path to reevaluate their relationship; Dan and Darlene check in on Chuck, only to learn heartbreaking news about his family.

The Conners - "Gas Pump, House Dump and Stew Volcano" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Darlene searches for a home that she and Becky can afford; after an attempt to boost business at The Lunch Box goes awry, Jackie finds herself apologizing to Ben and rethinking her future running the place.

The Conners - "Big Negotiations and Broken Expectations" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dan enlists the help of a few good friends for the funeral home remodel; Louise points out that Dan's generosity with his time seems to benefit everyone but her; Robin and Darlene take a big career risk that may not pay off the way they expect it.

The Conners - "The Best Laid Plans, a Contrabassoon and a Sinking Feeling" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Darlene struggles to cope with the stress of construction; Lou returns as Mark's combative contrabassoon teacher.

Mind Your Business - "A Little White Lie" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Aaliyah's sharp attitude disrupts her workplace, Mia plays matchmaker by signing her up for a speed dating event. Aaliyah's journey to find love takes a surprising twist and AJ's luxury car dream leads to a risky scheme.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 24)

Friday, June 28

Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building/Mulaney/I'm a Big Girl Now/The Associates) - Martin guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building) - Watch Steve on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Chris is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
John Early (Search Party) - John appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men/The Naked Truth/The Powers That Be/Bosom Buddies) - Holland is a guest on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Trevor Jackson (grown-ish) - Trevor discusses his career transformation, from his role in grown-ish to transitioning into a successful solo music career. He is here to perform a medley of two new songs, Heads Up and He Don't Know on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Ms. Pat (The Ms. Pat Show) - Ms. Pat talks about BET+'s The Ms. Pat Show on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Marsha Mason (Grace and Frankie/The Middle/Sibs) - Marsha will be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.
Grant Rosenmeyer (Oliver Beene) - Grant talks about The Secret Art of Human Flight on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.