Talk to Bill Goodykoontz about it on his TV message board. A new Hallmark Hall of Fame might sound like manna from heaven in a weak season for TV movies and miniseries. But even that once-dependable showcase has fallen into a sappy rut.
Television needs more classy, heartwarming movies to balance the increasingly crass offerings.
Yet the tricky material is tripping up the Hallmark honchos lately. He doesn't and walks out. With utter dedication, Dianne cares for daughter Julia. Then the flashback ends and former husband Mark appears, forcing difficult choices for Dianne. Along the way, the movie juggles too many characters.