Friday, December 17 2004

NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK --(9:00PM-11:00PM) --(TV-G )

"Secret Santa" (Audio Description)

SECRET SANTA - Jennie Garth ("What I Like About You," "Beverly Hills, 90210") stars in this original movie that is sure to become a holiday classic. Garth portrays Rebecca Chandler, a young journalist whose cynical take on Christmas lands her in a small town on assignment to uncover the identity of a mysterious philanthropist, "Secret Santa." In the process, she learns the true meaning of Christmas. Steven Eckholdt ("Providence"), who joined the cast of "The West Wing" this season as President Bartlet's son-in-law, stars as John Carter, the town's generous and handsome millionaire, who quickly becomes Rebecca's prime suspect. Television veterans Barbara Billingsley ("Leave It to Beaver") and Charlie Robinson ("Night Court") also star. Robert Tate Miller is the writer. Ian Barry ("The Christmas Wish") is the director. Beth Polson ("The Christmas Wish," "The Last Dance") is executive producer of the presentation from The Polson Company.