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[09/10/08 - 04:00 PM] Patricia Heaton, Treat Williams and Jimmy Wolk Star in "Front of the Class," a New "Hallmark Hall of Fame" Presentation That Has Begun Production for Broadcast on the CBS Television Network The telefilm is based on the book of the same title by Brad Cohen with Lisa Wysocky. |
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PATRICIA HEATON, TREAT WILLIAMS AND JIMMY WOLK STAR IN "FRONT OF THE CLASS," A NEW "HALLMARK HALL OF FAME" PRESENTATION THAT HAS BEGUN PRODUCTION FOR BROADCAST ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
FRONT OF THE CLASS, a new "Hallmark Hall of Fame" presentation starring Patricia Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymond"), Treat Williams ("Everwood") and Jimmy Wolk ("The Spiral Project"), has started production in Shreveport, La. for broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The drama is based on the true story of Brad Cohen (Wolk), who, after being challenged by Tourette's syndrome from a very young age, defies all odds to become a gifted teacher.
As a child, Brad Cohen was teased and ridiculed because of the disruptive sounds and sudden jerking movements he could not control. Teachers and other adults, including his own father, thought he was just trying to get attention, unaware that he suffered from a disability that he was helpless to change. It was not until his condition was correctly diagnosed that a school principal finally understood what was really going on and used a school assembly to educate the faculty and students. Following that event, Brad began to win their understanding and acceptance.
The experience led Brad to decide to become the teacher he never had, so that he could help others become more tolerant of those who are different from themselves. But, he still had some obstacles to overcome before his goal could be attained.
Patricia Heaton plays Brad's mother, Ellen. Treat Williams plays Brad's father, Norman.
FRONT OF THE CLASS is being produced by Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions. Brent Shields ("Sweet Nothing in My Ear," "Pictures of Hollis Woods") and Tim Shriver ("The Ringer," "Still We Believe: The Boston Red Sox Movie") are the executive producers; Andrew Gottlieb ("The Russell Girl," "Crossroads: A Story of Forgiveness") is the producer. Peter Werner ("Aunt Mary," "Ghost Whisperer") directed from a script by Tom Rickman ("Tuesdays with Morrie," "The Reagans") based on the book of the same title by Brad Cohen with Lisa Wysocky.
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[03/31/25 - 12:01 PM] Shudder Marks Its 10 Year Anniversary with Year-Long Celebration of Killer Films & Series, Special Fan Events, Nationwide Screening Tour, Customized Merch and More Shudder 10, which kicks off during the streamer's annual "Halfway to Halloween" horror-thon, will also feature a nationwide screening tour, "Shudder 10 Screening Series," featuring a curated selection of Shudder films.
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[03/31/25 - 11:03 AM] "When Calls the Heart" Wraps Season 12 as #1 Most-Watched Program on Entertainment Cable This Year To-Date "'When Calls the Heart' delivers the charm, warmth, and community of Hallmark's signature storytelling, and we're pleased that the series continues to drive stellar ratings after 12 seasons and counting," said Samantha DiPippo.
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[03/31/25 - 11:00 AM] Disney Branded Television Renews "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" for Season Two on Disney Channel and Disney+ Premiering on Disney Channel, Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand, the new season begins production next month in Los Angeles.
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[03/31/25 - 10:30 AM] "TMZ Presents: The Menendez Brothers: The Prison Interview" Premieres Monday, April 7 at 9/8c on FOX The Menendez Brothers exclusively speak for the first time in decades for a joint interview with TMZ about their last chance for freedom and reveal what they'll do with their lives if they're released.
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[03/31/25 - 10:23 AM] Video: Preview - "The Motherhood" Starring Connie Britton - Hallmark Channel Each of the six one-hour episodes of The Motherhood follows Britton, a single mother herself, as she connects with another single mother who is juggling the demands of work, parenting, and self-care.
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[03/31/25 - 10:00 AM] Summer Is in Sight! Prime Video Releases First-Look Images for the Final Season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" The series will return to Cousins Beach this July with an 11-episode season and will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.
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[03/31/25 - 09:00 AM] HBO Original Drama Series "House of the Dragon" Begins Production on Season Three New cast members include Tommy Flanagan as Ser Roderick Dustin and Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly.
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[03/31/25 - 08:01 AM] Video: "Black Mirror" Season 7 - Six New Episode Titles Revealed! - Netflix Nurture AI life forms, disrupt reality and step inside a remastered classic film in this genre-bending season of the mind-melting anthology series.
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[03/31/25 - 07:16 AM] Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning, and Erin Richards Join Sam Worthington in Netflix's "I Will Find You" The prison break thriller series from Harlan Coben is about an innocent father who while serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive.
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[03/31/25 - 07:02 AM] Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at New Drama "Chief of War," Premiering August 1, 2025 Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai'i, the nine-episode series is based on true events and follows warrior Ka'iana, portrayed by Jason Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.
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[03/31/25 - 06:48 AM] Netflix Makes "Adolescence" Available to All Secondary Schools Across the UK Healthy relationships charity Tender will produce guides and resources for teachers, parents and carers to help navigate conversations around the series.
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[03/31/25 - 06:01 AM] Video: "The Eternaut" - Official Trailer - Netflix After a toxic snowfall kills millions, Juan Salvo and a group of survivors in Buenos Aires must resist an invisible threat from another world.
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[03/31/25 - 12:01 AM] Netflix Announces the Reunion for "Love Is Blind: Sweden" Season 2 - Premiering April 3, 2025 Hosted by Jessica Almenäs, "Love Is Blind: Sweden, The Reunion" will reunite the cast for the first time since their "I do" or "I don't".
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[03/29/25 - 05:00 PM] Video: "Bad Thoughts" - Tom Segura Comedy Series - Date Announcement - Netflix In this six-episode series of dark and twisted comedy, Tom Segura brings his unfiltered musings to life within a cinematic world where nothing is as it seems.
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[03/28/25 - 11:35 PM] Development Update: Week of March 24-28 Updates include: CBS eyes "Yellowstone" spin-off starring Luke Grimes; Linda Cardellini to play Pamela Voorhees in Peacock's "Crystal Lake"; and Jessica Chastain, Adam Driver to lead Apple's "The Dealer."
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