April TV Movies ~ The theme is "April Love!"

Wednesday, March 30, 2011-

April is right around the corner...

One of my favorite movies is a 1957 Musical, April Love, starring Pat Boone and Shirley Jones. It's a beautiful story about finding redemption, promise, and love... when a young man, (Pat Boone) gets in trouble with the law and is sent on probation to his Aunt and Uncle's Kentucky horse farm, where he meets a sweet local girl (Shirley Jones).

This is a great movie the entire family can watch together. Unfortunately, it is not available to be purchased on DVD, but can be seen on TV (see listings below!). Please, request here for DVD.

One of the best things about this movie is the music, which is available on a Soundtrack CD. Includes the beautiful theme song, April Love, and much more!

"April Love" on TV:

March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
April Love ... Fox Movie Channel ... 2 PM

April 4, 2011 - Monday:
April Love ... Fox Movie Channel ... 9 AM

April 17, 2011 - Sunday:
April Love ... Fox Movie Channel ... 8 AM

Besides, April Love, there will be plenty of other "Love Movies" coming in April...

PLEASE NOTE: I have not seen the Movies listed below as *New. Please check ratings before watching them- as they may or may not be suitable for family viewing!

A Walton Easter
The Note II : Taking a Chance on Love
My Future Boyfriend (*New on ABC Family)
Upstairs Downstairs (*New on PBS)
Love Comes Softly
Love's Enduring Promise 
Love's Long Journey
Love's Unending Legacy
Love's Unfolding Dream
Love Takes Wing
Love Finds a Home
Truth be Told (*New on FOX)
The Shunning (*New on Hallmark Channel)
William and Kate (*New on Lifetime)
Doris Day Movie Marathon
Easter Parade

Beyond the Blackboard (*New Hallmark Hall of Fame, airs on CBS)


*Visit the FAMILY TV SCHEDULE for more Movies, Specials, Air dates, and times.

Pat Boone - White Christmas

During our road trip this past weekend, we listened to the local radio stations as we drove, trying to find some Christmas music.

Outside of Columbus, we found a station and we listened merrily along the way until the voice of John Tesh came on, announcing the next song was by Kenny G!

When that failed, we moved to backup plan B.

Several years ago at an unknown gas station along our trip route, I filled the gas tank and watched the strapped in kidlets in the van while my wife went inside to get snacks and pay for everything.

While at the counter, she noticed a cassette rack that had inexpensive tapes that you could listen to on your trips. She then noticed a $2.99 tape that read "Santa's Top 10 Favorites" and added it to the pile.

That cassette has remained in our minivan to this day. When we hit the road every Christmas for family gatherings or over the river and thru the woods to Grandma's house, if we can't find Christmas music on the dial, we turn to this tape.

On this very tape was a version of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Pat Boone. Believe me, it only sounds deadly.

I found this copy of his 1959 Christmas album at a local Goodwill store earlier this year. The record was in fine shape, the cover was completely worthless - if I had a nickel for every coffee mug watermark on the back cover, I'd be rich! So I went to eBay - the mecca of all collectors - and found another copy for $6.

The back cover states there are fourteen songs but on both albums there are fifteen tracks! "Here Comes Santa Claus" was either a last minute throw-in or someone at the labelling plant forgot to read the label.

Hear for yourself:


Pat Boone - White Christmas


Happy listening...


Capt

Pat Boone - White Christmas

During our road trip this past weekend, we listened to the local radio stations as we drove, trying to find some Christmas music.

Outside of Columbus, we found a station and we listened merrily along the way until the voice of John Tesh came on, announcing the next song was by Kenny G!

When that failed, we moved to backup plan B.

Several years ago at an unknown gas station along our trip route, I filled the gas tank and watched the strapped in kidlets in the van while my wife went inside to get snacks and pay for everything.

While at the counter, she noticed a cassette rack that had inexpensive tapes that you could listen to on your trips. She then noticed a $2.99 tape that read "Santa's Top 10 Favorites" and added it to the pile.

That cassette has remained in our minivan to this day. When we hit the road every Christmas for family gatherings or over the river and thru the woods to Grandma's house, if we can't find Christmas music on the dial, we turn to this tape.

On this very tape was a version of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Pat Boone. Believe me, it only sounds deadly.

I found this copy of his 1959 Christmas album at a local Goodwill store earlier this year. The record was in fine shape, the cover was completely worthless - if I had a nickel for every coffee mug watermark on the back cover, I'd be rich! So I went to eBay - the mecca of all collectors - and found another copy for $6.

The back cover states there are fourteen songs but on both albums there are fifteen tracks! "Here Comes Santa Claus" was either a last minute throw-in or someone at the labelling plant forgot to read the label.

Hear for yourself:


Pat Boone - White Christmas


Happy listening...


Capt