TV & FILM

Christmas with Elvis

Billy Stanley met his stepbrother Elvis Presley when he was seven years old. He and his younger brothers would celebrate Christmas at Graceland, but Stanley says every day with Elvis was like Christmas.

“The only difference between Christmas and everyday life with Elvis is during Christmas, we had a tree,” says Stanley. ”Elvis was the only person I ever met that truly tried to make―’Why can’t every day be be like Christmas’? He tried his best to make it that way.”

In his new book…

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At Hallmark, It’s Always Christmas

Christmas comes early for Hallmark. The Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas programming launched in fall with non-stop holiday movies that have snagged audiences and ratings this season. Binge-watching has become a favored and growing activity and fans seem to be some of Hallmark’s best publicists.

“Countdown to Christmas has become an annual tradition that brings…

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Cassandra Peterson Talks Elvira, Memoir Updates, Halloween, and Revealing The Truth – Episode 576

Elvira creator Cassandra Peterson joins Nancy to talk about life after the release of her New York Times bestseller “Yours Cruelly, Elvira,” the personal and career impact of her revelations, the positive fan response, and how Elvis changed her career focus. Plus, Cassandra discusses the building of the Elvira brand, the Queen of Halloween’s popularity and why Elvira will outlive her.

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Kathy Kinney and Cindy Ratzlaff Talk Collaboration, Inspiration, and Friendship – Episode 575

Actor, producer, and author Kathy Kinney (The Drew Carey Show, Newhart) and publishing veteran and author Cindy Ratzlaff join Nancy to talk about brand building, empowering others, their Queen Of Your Own Life books and new daily inspiration cards. Plus, the longtime friends discuss their trip to France, adopting the Coastal Grandmother look, the power of Mimi Bobeck, and their work with the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop.

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