Cort Casady Movies

Popular country music star Crystal Gayle goes to Sweden for the holidays to spread some Christmas cheer in this live performance. Gayle's special style lights up the Nordic sky, as she sings Christmas favorites such as "Silent Night," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" with her friends. She performs duets with special guests David Hasselhoff, John Davidson, and Michael Damian, set against the stunning backdrop of the Swedish countryside.

~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi

When first telecast on April 8, 1980, this made-for-TV movie was titled Kenny Rogers as The Gambler. Jim Byrnes' teleplay is loosely inspired by Rogers' Grammy award-winning song. Rogers plays high-rolling gambler Brady Hawkes, who is en route from El Paso to Yuma to see the son he never knew. Along the way, Hawkes befriends Billy Montana (Bruce Boxleitner), feckless Eastern tinhorn. The twosome comes to the aid of reformed "lady of the evening" Jennie Reed (Lee Purcell), who is pursued by an unprincipled train baron. At the end, Brynes must stand up to his son's cruel stepfather (Clu Gulager). A huge ratings success, The Gambler inspired four sequels over the next two decades. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi