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angelrose Send email
 
Dec 7, 2015

Christmas movies

So much to say about Hallmark Christmas movies this year. First, and foremost, why would you make a movie like The Bridge and then drop it off at the end with no meaningful ending...but, say part 2 will be aired in a whole YEAR from now? Unacceptable! What is going on at Hallmark? I have lost respect and my family and I are giving up on Hallmark. Back ground music is SO loud it's almost impossible to hear what the actors in all of the movies are actually saying. And, what's with so many thin, young, pretty leading woman stars? Not everyone in the world is young, thin, vibrant, etc. Why not make some movies that actually portray the real world. There are many other TV stations that play good movies that are REAL! And, they don't leave you hanging for a year to find out the plots end....
Unhappy 123 Send email
 
Dec 6, 2015

Next Year

Why would you do that to a movie? The Bridge's second half NEXT Christmas!!!
Bah humbug Hallmark!!! You lost my family as views!!!
aj02 Send email
 
Dec 6, 2015

Leading ladies hairstyle

Inknownthisnis going to sound trite but I'm going to state it again. Whoever is styling the lovely female main characters hair on Hallmark, needs to diversify the hairstyles from long curly hair on every single lady-all the time. Surely, the ladies wear their hair uproar straight or in ponytails.
califlower13 Send email
 
Dec 6, 2015

Diverse Actors

I love you Hallmark but as a Black Woman who watches your station all the time, it a little frustrating. I just wanted to remind you that people of color fall in love to and can be great lead actors and actresses.
jimineycrickets Send email
 
Nov 29, 2015

regular programing

BRING BACK GOLDEN GIRLS, BRASIER, CHEERS, THE MIDDLE!!! I HATE YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOWS!!!!
19twister48 Send email
 
Nov 28, 2015

background too loud

OMG!!! How many years do you have to get complaints about the loudness of your background music on your Hallmark movies=NEW ONES & OLD ONES??? Are your sound engineers deaf or something?? Do they not actually sit in a small room and LISTEN to the movies before completing the sound editing??? It is RIDICULOUS that I have to turn it up so loud to be able to hear the voices to overcome the music in the background which actually isn't background - it's like the dialogue is background and the music is foreground. After all the years of complaining, there is no excuse for this to continue. STOP DOING THIS YEAR AFTER YEAR OR I WILL STOP WATCHING YOUR MOVIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
loricpht1 Send email
 
Nov 27, 2015

Back ground music too loud

I really like the Hallmark movies but find myself more often than not, changing the channel to something different. The back ground music is just way too loud and I can't hear the actors.
mischannie Send email
 
Nov 25, 2015

christmas movies

Aaaaargh! For the love of sanity, stop with these repetitive christmas movies. The two with Steve Guttenberg and Crystal Bernard are the worst. Terrible, terrible and they're aired just about every day! Hallmark has aired Christmas movies for years; surely you have enough of them in your collection to give us some diversity, something different a few times a day. Air some of the older ones like the one with William Devane and Meredith Baxter, or the Season for Miracles with Patty Duke and Carla Gugino(?). Or the Christmas Card with Ed Asner and Lois Nettleton. Those are lovely movies and if they're on the other Hallmark channel, well, we all don't have the option, so share the wealth of movies around, will you?
fujasu Send email
 
Nov 24, 2015

2015 Christmas movies have not been enjoyable

The Christmas movies this year have not been enjoyable...at all. I usually look forward to the new movies during Countdown to Christmas but this year they have all been terrible...the plots are simplistic and trite, the acting horrible, there has been little, if any chemistry between the romantic leads and the list of complaints continues. I think I have yet to watch one of the new 2015 movies from start to finish - they have been that bad. Additionally, I am tired of seeing the same actors and actresses in the movies, year after year, especially since so many of them are beyond annoying and can't act (I will be nice and not name names). And like many other people have noted, there is a glaring lack of diversity in your movies (not just the Christmas movies, but all of your movies). Looking ahead, I do not see any other 2015 Christmas movies that look like they will be enjoyable. I read that Hallmark was moving production of movies to their own, newly created in-house production company. I do not know if any of these movies are being produced out of that company but if so the results are extremely disappointing. If these were not produced in-house, then I have no idea why you would air such terrible television. It is doubtful that anyone from Hallmark is reading this so I am probably wasting my breath. If anyone is reading it then I'm sure my opinion doesn't matter against all of the individuals who love this year's movies.
Cocoa Send email
 
Nov 24, 2015

TOKEN DIVERSITY

Dear Hallmark,
First I would like to thank you for your wonderful Christmas themed programming leading up to December 25th. I look forward to Countdown to Christmas every year. I think your programs are a refreshing change from the vulgarity and crassness offered on other cable channels and network television.
I do have one complaint. There is a glaring lack of real meaningful diversity in Hallmark Movies, All of the movies feature white characters and couples in the lead roles, while the person of color is in the supporting role of {sassy} best friend.
I cannot understand why the entertainment industry insists that all black women must be characterized as "sassy". It is stereotyping at it's finest.
The Hallmark audience is made up of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and many others minority groups but sadly we are not represented in your programming except in a token way.
There are many wonderful African American Actresses who would love to be featured in a Hallmark movie, why don't we see them showcased like Alicia Witt or Candace Cameron??
This country is full of interracial couples and yet that is something we NEVER see on Hallmark.
Why?? Don't tell me a few letters from bigots control what we see on the air at Hallmark??? I hope you will change your casting practices and programming to reflect the real world.
As I said I love your movies but I can't continue to support Hallmark if they have no real use for woman who look like me.
Sincerely
Kim
donnarenee Send email
 
Nov 24, 2015

revealing attire on female cast

Please stop showing too much cleavage and backless dresses. I love Hallmark for the innocent romance. The sex sells garbage is a huge irritant. If I wanted to watch the shows of the world, I'd watch regular tv. But I don't. So please go back and keep it clean! Thank you!
donnarenee Send email
 
Nov 24, 2015

risque clothing on actresses

I was really stunned at the low cleavage dress on the star actress in "Merry Matrimony", and another extra in the museum scene who was sporting a backless dress that revealed WAY too much skin. I love Hallmark because they don't use "sex sells" garbage. If you start mirroring the world, you will lose a viewer and fan. Could have the movie wrong ... I watch so many they run together. LOL But really, the cleavage is getting a bit too much in several. Please refrain. Thank you.
[email protected] Send email
 
Nov 24, 2015

Background music

this is actually not a complaint, but a request. I cannot begin to tell you how much we enjoy each program on HALLMARK; however my husband and I have difficulty understanding words because the background music is as loud or louder than the dialogue. The music is important and greatly adds to the programming, but could you PLEASE REDUCEF Tthe VOLUMN.
Thank you,
Mrsc. M.
notsogenEric Send email
 
Nov 22, 2015

Starbucks 2014 Cup Designer Must Work at Hallmark Channel Now

Jim: Hey guys, great idea here; let's put Christmas programming on the Hallmark Channel 55 days before the actual holiday!
Bob: Ok, maybe.. But what time slot?
Jim: All day of course! 24/7
Bob: Seriously? That would mean that we would be cancelling nearly 10 shows for 2 months to replace them with 1.
Jim: It's Christmas man! Tis the season! People will LOVE this!
Bob: Dude, really? You want to cancel shows that were mega hits during their runs on tv throughout the last 60 years? And not to mention, Christmas only movies? What about the other faiths? Won't they be kinda irritated too?
Jim: Well they can turn to the new station we made, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. I'm sure there is something there that they can watch.
Bob: *turns channel* Uh Jim.. It's the same programming on this channel too. What genius thought of this?? Are we giving away 2 for 1 advertising or something?.
Jim: OMG two networks with the exact same show airing repetitively 24/7 for two months?! This is incredible! Must be the great work from our new programming director! I can't believe Starbucks didn't want his cups this year..
Bob: *picks up remote* Hello Hulu, Netflix, diverse programming with different races and backgrounds. Don't leave me!!
Sassypaws Send email
 
Nov 20, 2015

Christmas movies

Seriously if I watched 2 months of Christmas themed movies I might become suicidal. What corporate idiots made this decision?? If you ready felt the need to subject the population to these movies you should have intermixed them in with your normally scheduled programs to lessen the impact to your fans. As it is you chose to disrespect your fans and treat us as though we are of no importance to you. As for me, I won't be returning to view your programs in January. I have now created new viewing patterns that DO NOT include any Hallmark channels.
Edtadlock Send email
 
Nov 19, 2015

Too Much Christmas Programming

I love Christmas but I do not like two months of back to back Christmas shows. I have enjoyed watching The Middle and The Golden Girls. Currently, I am having to stay clear of TheHallmark Channel please bring back regular programming! Some Christmas shows occasionally after Thanksgiving is okay too but not continual. Ed Atlanta.
colley23 Send email
 
Nov 18, 2015

removal of favorite shows

I object to your network for completely removing shows such as I LOVE LUCY and WALTONS for the entire months of November and December. I am not interested in watching any of your Christmas movies that are broadcast twenty four hours a day. I prefer to watch theatrical mainstream Hollywood movies. I understand you may have viewers who want to watch your movies but it seems as though you should be able to broadcast your movies but still allow time to show favorites like I LOVE LUCY and WALTONS. I am not a complainer, and would never have looked up this sight to make a complaint unless I felt that strong about it! I'm missing my morning and evening shows!!!
londiann Send email
 
Nov 17, 2015

TOO MUCH XMAS

Like all of the comments here, WHY IN THE WORLD DO YOU, EVERY YEAR, START XMAS PROGRAMMING 2 MONTHS AHEAD OF XMAS?!!!!!!! STOP IT, STOP IT. Bring back Fraser and the Golden Girls and Lucy, etc. I DO NOT WATCH HALLMARK ANYMORE. WHAT A TURN OFF, LITERALLY!!!!! All the xmas programming is repulsive, sappy, and way over the top, 24/7. NOT A GOOD IDEA AT ALL, AND YOU DO THIS EVERY YEAR. What are the programming people thinking? That your audience actually wants this? You're SO WRONG. WE WANT FRASER AND THE OTHER REGULAR SHOWS. For me, Fraser is my "go to" show. It's familiar, no matter how many times I've seen each episode. It's like comfort food. Do you just not care what your audience wants?

The only thing I would want to hear, if someone at Hallmark should respond to my comments, is that you'll cut all the xmas show and bring back regular programming. You've lost me as a consumer.
Actingupgirl1947 Send email
 
Nov 16, 2015

24/7

Hope you are really listening Hallmark. Your movies are decent but boring for 24/7. I miss the Middle and Waltons. Could use more up to date movies. Please listen to your viewers and give us a choice.

I have completely turned to a different channel. Would 2 hours a day of something different be too much to ask. Are there really people out there who watch this 24/7 serial movie nonsense.
Debshu523 Send email
 
Nov 16, 2015

Stupid programming

Really?!?! 2 months of Xmas programming?!? 24/7???? Is this really necessary?? Obviously you think everyone that watches the Hallmark channel celebrates the holiday. I have tons of friends who find it VERY OFFENSIVE! One a night is PLENTY and for goodness sakes at least wait until after Thanksgiving!!!!
slainte Send email
 
Nov 15, 2015

bring back regular programming

I have not watched Hallmark Movies & Mysteries since October 30. I cannot handle two months of sappy Christmas movies repeated over and over again. Did you really have to start it as early as Halloween?! Did you really think this was a good idea?! Please bring back your regular programming! I miss the weeekend marathons of Columbo, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and Perry Mason! Two months is a long enough time for people to change their viewing habits so who knows how many viewers you will lose. I know I am watching MeTV and Cozi more to get all of the shows I listed so I may not be back.
bob cooke Send email
 
Nov 14, 2015

Plese run The Wedding Planner with Andrew Walker

Would you kindly run the movie The Wedding Planner with Andrew Walker and Erica Duaran on the Mystery Channel soon. I had recorded it on my DVR but the DVR went corrupt and the cable company came and took it out with my movie on it. I have not yet been able to record it again because it has not been on Mystery Movie Channel. I used to watch that movie every day. I can not seem to find it any other place but when you had it on Hallmark Mystery Movie Channel. It is not on a DVR record. Please run this movie again so that I may record it. Thank you, thank you. I just loved this movie so much.
mischannie Send email
 
Nov 13, 2015

Holiday movies

I really enjoy Christmas movies....in moderation and not in repetition of the same ones over and over and over....seems like some are aired two and three times a day. Is Hallmark single handedly trying to keep some of these actors busy by sticking them in starring roles every year? Alicia Witt, Candace Cameron, Rachel Boston and a whole host of others are just constantly in these shallow little movies. Enough! If you want to start at the end of October, give us the new movie of the week aired on Saturday night and show one Christmas movie each night from 8pm to 10pm. That frees up the daily line-up for all our regular favorite shows and everyone
is happy. By the way, this is just my opinion, but four hours of Home and Family daily is a punishment in itself. I can't even abide one hour of it, mostly because of Cristina.
RosyRose Send email
 
Nov 13, 2015

Hallmark channels go down

I look forward to Hallmark movies, especially Christmas movies; however, for some reason the last 20 minutes to 10 minutes the channel becomes unavailable and it says "THIS CHANNEL IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER".
The cable company says it is with the Hallmark network. Please fix this ANNOYING issue. I have sent emails to your corporate office , but have not received a confirmation or has the problem been resolved!
It is the Hallmark movie channel or both channels at the same time. We have Charter Cable in the town of La Crescenta, CA.
DO FIX THIS ISSUE ONCE AND FOR ALL. To SEE THE MOVIE ALMOST TO THE END AND THEN THE CHANNEL GOES DOWN THE LAST 20 MINUTES... IS BEYOND RIDICULOUS!!!
dl49 Send email
 
Nov 10, 2015

Two months of Christmas Movies

Why do you think people want to watch two straight months of sappy Christmas movies over and over and over? I love your normal schedule, but this is ridiculous. Not only is it boring, but you take a wonderful season and TRIVIALIZE it with this commercial overload. Really, does this make Christmas better?..it only makes us sick of it long before it arrives. Please don't do this again next year. Thanks now to channels like Cozi and MeTV that keep normal programming of classic shows!

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