Hallmark Channel Begins Christmas Movie Marathon Amid Coronavirus

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Hallmark Channel is launching a three-day marathon of their "Countdown to Christmas" movies starting noon Friday in an attempt to provide joy to viewers who are staying at home due to the new coronavirus outbreak.

"We Need A Little Christmas" begins with "A Christmas Detour" starring Candace Cameron Bure and will conclude at 6 p.m. Sunday with "Christmas in Rome," starring Lacey Chabert. It also includes films starring Holly Robinson Peete, Danica McKellar, Chad Michael Murray and Ryan Paevey. It will conclude at 6 p.m. Sunday with "Christmas in Rome," starring Chabert and Sam Page.

The Hallmark Channel premieres of "In the Key of Love," "2020 Spring Fling Preview Special" and "2020 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Preview Special" will air at their originally scheduled times on Saturday.

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