(ATLANTA) – Tonight! December 2, 2018 – TV One’s original film MERRY WISHMAS premieres Sunday, December 2 at 7 PM/6C, encore at 9 P.M. ET/8C. Directed by veteran actress Terri J. Vaughn, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Kim Fields, Towanda Braxton, Chrystale Wilson and Elizabeth Omilami.
Written by Cas Sigers-Beedles, and directed by Terri J. Vaughn, “MERRY WISHMAS“ is executive produced for TV One by Roger Bobb, Angi Bones (Bobbcat Films), Vaughn and Cas Sigers-Beedles (Nina Holiday Entertainment). David and Tamela Mann also serve as Executive Producers. George Pierre serves as Casting Director. For TV One, Tia A. Smith is Executive Producer in Charge of Production, Donyell McCullough is Senior Director of Talent & Casting, and Robyn Greene Arrington is Vice President of Original Programming and Production.
“MERRY WISHMAS” revolves around successful businesswoman Kenni (Tamela Mann) who hasn’t returned home to the quaint town of Columbia, South Carolina in years. She’s hoping for a peaceful visit when she finally returns home, but unresolved family issues with her sister Dionne (Wilson) and mother Regina (Omilami) threaten to make the Christmas holiday not so bright. She’s reacquainted with Jessie (David Mann), an old high school friend with a fledgling wellness facility – the Beverly Living Center. She’s instantly thrown into the lives of the center’s residents and meets a host of colorful characters including Celine (Fields) and Natalie (Braxton). When Jessie is faced with losing the Beverly Living Center, Kenni steps in to try and help save it. Family conflicts and relationship woes, however, threaten Kenni’s efforts. It looks like only a miracle can save the center and mend broken relationships in time for Christmas.
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