Thursday, June 19, 2008

TV: Lifetime's Christmas in July

Here's the merry press release...

Lifetime Networks Celebrates Christmas in July All Month Long

Melissa Peterman ('Reba') Hosts Lifetime's 'Fa La La La Fourth'

NEW YORK, June 19 -- With sizzling ratings already pouring in for Army Wives' second season and building anticipation over the return of How to Look Good Naked on July 22, how could summer get any hotter? Well, roll out the grill, set off the fireworks -- and start decorating the tree -- as Lifetime Networks celebrates Christmas in July, all month long.

The festive programming on the two most popular women's networks begins with "Fa La La La Fourth" -- Lifetime Television's Independence Day lineup of Christmas-only movies airing Friday, July 4, from 9AM-11PM (ET/PT).

Hosted by Melissa Peterman ("Reba"), "Fa La La La Fourth" features talent including Dylan Walsh, Rob Lowe, Valerie Bertinelli, Jami Gertz, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Cynthia Gibb, and Jennifer Grey.

The holiday theme continues virtually non-stop throughout the holiday weekend when Lifetime Movie Network launches its second annual "Christmas in July" stunt, airing holiday flicks from 6AM(ET) on Saturday, July 5 to 5:30AM on Sunday, July 6.

"Christmas in July" continues on Monday, July 7, running through Thursday, July 31. Viewers can catch Neil Patrick Harris, Vanessa Williams, Eric Mabius, Whoopi Goldberg, LeAnn Rimes, Jason Alexander, Kelsey Grammer, Ana Ortiz, and Kelly Rowan, among other Hollywood stars, in their favorite Christmas films each Monday through Friday at 8PM (ET).