Brokaw: Hallmark+ show with Lacey Chabert throws ‘Celebrations’ for everyday heroes | News, Sports, Jobs

One of Hallmark’s favorite actresses, Lacey Chabert, steps away from the scripts in her new series, “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert.” Besides hosting this series, she is also the executive producer of this 10-episode series on Hallmark+.

Chabert has starred in 38 Hallmark movies and is still working hard at creating dramatic content for the network. In “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert,” she celebrates the accomplishments of people in the community who have made an impact in some way or another.

Through each episode, Chabert is joined by her friends to honor everyday heroes who have no idea they are heroes, and have no idea they are about to be surprised with a celebration just for them.

“Lacey Chabert shares the same passion for celebrating everyday heroes as we do at Hallmark,” said Hamilton Daly, executive vice president of programming for Hallmark Media. “Lacey’s natural warmth and genuine nature make her a perfect fit for this series.”

“As a lifelong DIY enthusiast, I fell in love with party planning while coming up with creative ways to bring my daughter’s birthday parties to life,” Chabert said. “I am so excited to lend my love of crafts to create joyous moments for deserving people. This is going to be an epic party as we celebrate real-life heroes, complete with the ups and downs that only unscripted television can capture.”

Chabert said she still loves doing the Hallmark movies. “And in doing ‘Celebrations,’ it was such a joy to bring to life because we get to celebrate unsung heroes and everyday heroes who oftentimes don’t have a spotlight on them and just deserve to be thanked and to realize the profound effect that they have in their communities,” she said. “And I met so many amazing people along the journey, and it’s such a beautiful show that I am so proud to be a part of.”

The actress considers Hallmark her home and has stayed with the network for many years because of the warm feeling she has there. Hallmark has afforded her many opportunities, not least of which is this new series, which she is extremely excited about and proud to bring to the viewers.

Chabert explained, ” I learned as much as I could about the person and their story. And, honestly, most of it is live and on the job because you end up talking to their family members or co-workers or people there that they’ve affected their lives for the better, and they tell you so much about them. And then, you find out so much about this person. And then, finally, with the help of these incredible party planners, Lisa and Marissa, we throw them a huge surprise celebration at the end.”

“I’ve always wanted to do a show that I get to throw these amazing parties because it’s something I love doing in real life, and let’s do it for deserving kids. … And then, here we are. We’ve actually gotten to make that show. And it’s just such a blessing. And I just love that we are all able to creatively have a voice and help bring these things to life. And it’s really just been an incredible journey.”

Viewers will be inspired by the everyday heroes honored in “Celebrations.” It is an uplifting show that in today’s world of difficult times shares the unselfish acts of others.

“Celebrations with Lacey Chabert” began streaming last September, but the fun of watching the celebrations is never outdated and good for a little “pick me up” any time. The series streams on Hallmark+. As of this writing, there is speculation about a second season.