Christmas (9 Dec. 2009)

Frankie writes a Christmas letter and comes up with interesting interpretations of the family activities. She gets the lead in the Christmas choir's solo and has to attend more practice sessions. Mike takes over home duties.

Director:

Reginald Hudlin

Writers:

Eileen Heisler (creator), DeAnn Heline (creator),

Stars:

Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Patricia Heaton	...	Frankie Heck
Neil Flynn	...	Mike Heck
Charlie McDermott	...	Axl Heck
Eden Sher	...	Sue Heck
Atticus Shaffer	...	Brick Heck
Chris Kattan	...	Bob
Brock Ciarlelli	...	Brad Bottig (as J. Brock Ciarlelli)
Charles Dougherty	...	Choir Director
Donovan Scott	...	Santa
Dierk Torsek	...	Reverend
Joseph Whipp	...	Mike's Boss

Storyline

Frankie writes a Christmas letter and comes up with interesting interpretations of the family activities. She gets the lead in the Christmas choir's solo and has to attend more practice sessions. Mike takes over home duties.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blackie and Blondie Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Twilight (2008)

User Reviews

This Show is a Christmas Miracle!

I had just about given up hope on network television. Patricia Heaton who is better known for her role as the housewife and mother, Debra Barone, on Everybody Loves Raymond is completely different here. Maybe that's why she's such a good actress in the first place. Her character of Frances "Frankie" Heck is a working mother of three unusual kids, teenage son, Axel, awkward 13 year old Sue, and seven year old Brick. Her husband is played by Neil Flynn and they compliment each other beautifully. Finally Frankie might get her chance at singing the solo for Christmas Even mass at their church. For a change, her husband agrees to help with all the Christmas duties on a list. Although in this episode, he forgot something or two on the list but it's still a funny series and hope it lasts longer.