'Inspired by Mickey Guyton's song of the same name, "Heaven Down Here" tells the story of four disparate people who find themselves stranded in a local diner on Christmas Eve when a snowstorm hits the town.'
Some long time readers might remember that I began my 12 Days holiday hunks theme, not with a Hallmark hottie, but a slew of lookers on Lifetime. It was back in 2009 after seeing an ad for the Kristin Chenoweth Lifetime movie, the 12 Men of Christmas. Up until then, I don't think I'd even ever seen a Hallmark movie.
After reading about subject matter however, the making of a calendar featuring shirtless search and rescue workers, I had to take a look. It also featured a corral of cuties including; Josh Hopkins, Jefferson Brown, Stephen Huszar and Jessie Pavelka. Although the theme was started, it wasn't until a few years later in 2014 that I really started counting down the 12 Days of Christmas with my 12 Days theme on the site.
In some ways, this post comes full circle. One of those 12 holiday hunks I featured back in 2014 was actor Richard Harmon and his role in the Hallmark holiday film, The Wishing Tree. The movie was actually made in 2012, but because back then, Hallmark wasn't making as many original new movies each year, the ones they did have were repeated over and over.
Tower Prep
I wasn't sure what to anticipate from a film titled, Heaven Down Here, and was really expecting much. I thought it would be a like a sappy episode of Touched By An Angel, and in some ways it was. At the same time, I think... and don't quote me on this, it's been my favorite Hallmark holiday film so far this season.
There is no real romance in the film, the drama and tear jerking moments come from family relationships. Although the 'twist' was expected, it still hit the mark, mostly due to the talented cast. In addition to Harmon, Heaven Down Here featured actors; Krystal Joy Brown, Tina Lifford, Juan Riedinger and Phylicia Rashad in a small but pivotal role.
I instantly recognized Harmon's face, but had to check IMDB to confirm that I wasn't only familiar with the face, but the actor. Although there has been 11 years since the two Christmas movies that I featured, Harmon looks virtually the same. Many of you know Richard from his television appearances on shows including; The 100, The Night Agent, Bates Motel, The Killing and Tower Prep. You may also know him from film roles in I Will See You, The Age of Adaline and 2011's Judas Kiss. Although the actor has appeared shirtless on many TV shows, I believe Judas Kiss is the actors only nude scene.
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