| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital. |
| Performer |
Hosted by Michael Tucker. |
| Cast |
Ralph Waite, Scott Atkinson, Brett Butler, James Eckhouse, Nicole Freeman, R.G. Armstrong, Deborah Offner, Susan Ruttan, Edward Albert, Stephanie Zimbalist, Julie Hagerty, Griffin Frazen, Kelly Connell, John Schuck, Julio Oscar Mechoso, James Keane. |
| Credits |
Production designer, Scott Storey ; music, Gary Scott ; director of photography, Brian Sullivan ; developed by Lloyd Weintraub ; edited by Paul Petschek, Stephen Mark, Mark Hartzell, Cari Coughlin. |
| Note |
Based on the book "Chicken soup for the soul" by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. |
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"A secret promise" was based on a story by Brian Keefe ; "An apple cider love story" was based on a story by Justin R. Haskin ; "Angels, once in a while" was based on a story by Barb Irwin ; "Two nickels & five pennies" was based on a story from "The Best of bits and pieces" ; "Carrie's gift" was based on a story by John Catenacci ; "The bag lady" was based on a story by Bobbie Probstein ; "Nobody knows the difference" was based on a story by Deborah J. Rasmussen ; "Simple wooden boxes" was based on the story by Martha Pendergrass Templeton ; "The giving trees" was based on a story by Kathleen Dixon ; "A birthday song" was based on a story by Robert Tate Miller ; "The heart of Christmas" was based on a story by Bettie B. Youngs ; "A lesson from my father" was based on a story by LaVonn Steiner ; "A-head of the game" was based on the story by Katie Mauro ; "The Christmas star" was based on the story by Susan Adair. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Inspirational stories of Thanksgiving traditions and the Christmas spirit that will warm your heart with joy and laughter. |
| Contents |
Thanksgiving episode: A secret promise kept / teleplay by Laurie H. Hutzler ; directed by Sharon Miller -- An apple cider love story / teleplay by Todd Sharp ; directed by Carolyn Coal -- Angels, once in a while / teleplay by Todd Sharp ; directed by Blair Trell -- Two nickels & five pennies / teleplay by Laurie H. Hutzler ; directed by Deborah Amelon -- Carrie's gift / teleplay by Todd Sharp ; directed by Sharon Miller -- The bag lady / teleplay by Laurie H. Hutzler ; directed by Deborah Amelon -- Nobody knows the difference / teleplay by Laurie H. Hutzler ; directed by Blair Treu -- Christmas episode: Simple wooden boxes / teleplay by Todd Sharp ; directed by Blair Treu -- The giving trees / teleplay by Laurie H. Hutzler ; directed by Blair Treu -- A birthday song / teleplay by Andrea J. Loney ; directed by John Putch -- The heart of Christmas / teleplay by Todd Sharp ; directed by Sharon Miller -- A lesson from my father / teleplay by Todd Sharp ; directed by Sharon Miller -- A-head of the game / teleplay by Todd Sharp ; directed by Carolyn Coal -- The Christmas star / teleplay by Todd Sharp ; directed by Deborah Amelon. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Thanksgiving Day.
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Christmas.
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Inspiration -- Religious aspects.
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| Genre/Form |
Television programs -- United States.
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Religious -- Television series.
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Family -- Television series.
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| Added Author |
Tucker, Michael, 1944-
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Butler, Brett, 1958-
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Eckhouse, James, 1955-
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Hagerty, Julie.
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Waite, Ralph, 1928-2014.
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First Look Home Entertainment.
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| Added Title |
Inspirational stories for the holidays |
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Chicken soup for the soul (Television program)
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| Standard No. |
634991320627 |
| Music No. |
32062-7 First Look Home Entertainment |
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