HALLMARK CHANNEL TREATS VIEWERS TO ITS BIGGEST "FALL HARVEST" PROGRAMMING EVENT YET BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 21

Five Original Movie Premieres Including the Halloween Installment of "Good Witch," Two Specials Celebrating our Adoption Ever After and a Final Sneak Peek at the Network's 10th Anniversary of "Countdown to Christmas" Before the Treasured Celebration Kicks Off Make Hallmark Channel Must-See Viewing for Fall

STUDIO CITY, CA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 - As the season switches to Fall, people yearning for the autumnal activities that abound during this time of year. As the leaves change colors and drop from the trees and warm breezes give way to cool, crisp air, Hallmark Channel's annual "Fall Harvest" programming event returns with must-see Fall romances that will warm the heart.

From Saturday, September 21, through Saturday, October 19, five all-new, original movie premieres will let viewers immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and all the feels of Fall, making Hallmark Channel THE place for viewers to be all season long.

Also on tap are two special programs that are part of the network's Adoption Ever After initiative that raises awareness for pet adoption and celebrates the joys four-legged friends bring to our lives. First is "The Love of Dogs Benefit Concert" hosted by pet adoption expert Larissa Wohl ("Home & Family") featuring top country western artists, premiering Monday, October 14 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT), to raise funds for Pedigree Foundation as they strive to help the millions of shelter and rescue dogs across the country find the loving homes they so deserve. The contributions dogs make to our lives is front and center in the "2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards." Co-hosted once again by bestselling author Beth Stern and James Denton ("Good Witch," "Desperate Housewives") and premiering Wednesday, October 23 (8 p.m. ET/PT), the star-studded night offers an emotional celebration of heroes on both ends of the leash and honors outstanding working dogs around the country.

As the days of Fall wane the most wonderful time of the year gets closer and this year Hallmark Channel celebrates the 10th anniversary of "Countdown to Christmas," the #1-rated programming event on television in Q4. Before the 24/7 merriment begins, the network offers viewers one final sneak-peek at the original movie premieres in store this holiday season with "2019 Countdown to Christmas Preview Special" hosted by the Queen of Christmas herself, Candace Cameron Bure ("Switched at Christmas," "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries"), premiering Saturday, October 19 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT).

THE 2019 FALL HARVEST ORIGINAL PREMIERES ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

'OVER THE MOON IN LOVE'

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere

Saturday, September 21 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Stars: Jessica Lowndes, Wes Brown

Brooklyn (Lowndes), owner of the matchmaking service Over the Moon in Love, hasn't seen Devin (Brown), a singer-songwriter, since high school. While their chemistry is instant, Brooklyn is focused on landing the cover of Life/Style by finding Stephanie, the magazine's writer, a match. Putting her 100% success rate on the line, Brooklyn matches Stephanie with Devin but they have nothing in common. Determined, Brooklyn feeds lines to Stephanie guaranteed to capture Devin's heart, and it works! Too bad Brooklyn has just realized she's in love with Devin. Admitting the match is a sham, Brooklyn risks losing the magazine cover and, more importantly, Devin.

'LOVE UNDER THE OLIVE TREE' (Working Title)

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere

Saturday, September 28 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Stars: Tori Anderson, Benjamin Hollingsworth

Nicole (Anderson) has plans to expand her family's Northern California olive oil business until childhood crush Jake Brandini (Hollingsworth), heir apparent to the neighboring ranch and her biggest competitor, discovers the land where Nicole wants to build on may belong to his family, stemming from a decades-long feud since their grandfathers ended their partnership. When a local judge decides to resolve the dispute by awarding it to the winner of the upcoming olive oil competition, the flames are further fanned between the families, but Nicole and Jake begin to find common ground and a romance develops as the big competition looms.

'COUNTRY AT HEART'

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere

Saturday, October 5 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Stars: Jessy Schram, Niall Matter

Struggling Nashville musician Shayna (Schram) is on the verge of giving up on her career and returns to her small-town home, when a chance encounter with prolific songwriter Grady (Matter) changes everything. He's trying to write a song for country music star Duke Sterling and Shayna seems like the perfect writing partner. The two grow closer and romance blooms as they work on their love song, but when Shayna meets Duke, who takes a liking to her and asks her to be his opening act, it undermines everything she and Grady created and Shayna feels forced to choose between love and possible stardom.

'LOVE, FALL & ORDER'

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere

Saturday, October 12 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Stars: Erin Cahill, Trevor Donovan, Gregory Harrison

When Claire goes home to save her dad's annual Fall Fest on her family's pumpkin farm, sparks fly with an old rival - the opposing lawyer she now faces in court.

'GOOD WITCH: CURSE FROM A ROSE- TWO-HOUR HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EVENT

Saturday, October 19 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Stars: Catherine Bell, James Denton

Cassie receives an unexpected visit from her college roommate Autumn Deveraux (Lolita Davidovich), who harbors resentment toward Cassie over a past event. Cassie relies on her magical instincts to help Autumn through her unresolved feelings before she sabotages Middleton's celebrations. Martha plans a bonfire to honor the season and tries to ignore her husband's failure to recognize the anniversary of their engagement on Halloween night. Bad luck seems to thwart Sam's attempts to plan a romantic Halloween for Cassie since it's their first as a married couple, despite the arrival of a mysterious good luck charm. Donovan makes a wager with Abigail over the Halloween-themed triathlon he is racing against Sam, with the winner earning the rights to decide the couple's Halloween plans. Stephanie and Adam rally the town to break a pumpkin carving record held by Blairsville. Meanwhile, George and Nick search for Middleton's mythical sea monster. As the bonfire nears, Cassie works her magic to help Autumn overcome the past and take control of her future.

'THE LOVE OF DOGS BENEFIT CONCERT - PRESENTED BY HALLMARK CHANNEL AND PEDIGREE'

A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere

Monday, October 14 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Starring: Lee Brice, Hunter Hayes, Easton Corbin, Larissa Wohl

Hallmark Channel and Pedigree Foundation team up to help the millions of shelter and rescue dogs across the country find loving homes. The event brings together country artists Lee Brice, Hunter Hayes and Easton Corbin for the benefit concert at the Country Music Hall of Fame CMA Theater. Hosted by Hallmark Channel's own Larissa Wohl, the special will help raise much needed grant funds for Pedigree Foundation as part of Hallmark Channel's Adoption Ever After initiative. The initiative has helped over 35,000 pets find their forever homes.

'2019 AMERICAN HUMANE HERO DOG AWARDS'

A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere

Wednesday, October 23 (8:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Co-hosts: Beth Stern, James Denton

Tales of canine heroism, courage, emotional support and guide work provide a heartwarming and moving evening as canine finalists in the categories of Law Enforcement/Arson, Guide/Hearing, Military, Search and Rescue, Service, Shelter and Therapy dogs are celebrated for their contributions. The 2019 American Hero Dog is determined by nationwide popular votes and a panel of celebrity judges.

'COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 10TH ANNIVERSARY PREVIEW SPECIAL'

A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere

Saturday, October 19 (10 p.m. ET/PT)

Starring: Candace Cameron Bure

As the 10th anniversary of the beloved "Countdown to Christmas" programming event draws near, Candace Cameron Bure hosts one final sneak-peek that gives eager viewers a glimpse of some of the 40 all-new, original movie premieres that will help make the season merry and bright.