I forgot to include some mystery-type of things that are going on at the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel when I sent out the Upcoming Television Mystery Movies for January 2017 entry. So here goes!
I could be wrong (perhaps it happened earlier and I just didn’t notice) but the television mystery series, Father Dowling Mysteries (aka Father Dowling Investigates), will begin airing on this channel during January. Hallmark M & M describes the series as “An amiable, inquisitive Chicago priest moonlights as a detective and is assisted by a rather worldly, lock-picking nun.”
The show is loosely based on Ralph McInerny‘s Father Dowling Mystery Series of books. It stars Tom Bosley (Father Frank Dowling) and Tracy Nelson (Sister Steve – short for Stephanie – Oskowski) and ran in the late 1980s.
Also, be sure to mark your television-watching/recording calendars for these new mystery movies:
Sunday – January 8, 2017
Garage Sale Mystery: The Art of Murder *****PREMIER*****
When Hanna’s sorority sister’s stepmother is found dead, it appears she fell, hitting her head against a pipe. Following the memorial service, Hannah and Abbey go to Jenn. Abbey thinks that something is amiss. The facts surrounding the death are troublesome. Jenn gets involved and – as always – uncovers the truth and brings the killer to justice. Stars Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange and Steve Bacic.
Sunday – January 15, 2017
Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery *****PREMIER*****
In the small resort town of Lighthouse Cove, everyone knows that the best man for the job is a woman. And that woman is Shannon Hammer, owner of Hammer Construction Company and an expert in Victorian home restoration and renovation. Through her renovations she will find clues to uncover the house’s secret past and in turn become an unlikely sleuth to help crack these unsolved mysteries. Stars Jewel, Colin Ferguson and Laura Soltis.
(I’ve already set up my DVR to record both of them.)
Sunday, January 22 doesn’t have a mystery movie premier and I’ll try to see of Sunday, January 29 does when Hallmark M & M finally updates its schedule.
Ingrid says
I watched the Father Dowling series back in the day and loved it. I’m also looking forward to the new Hallmark mysteries. But I’m wondering if anyone has heard about the Agatha Raisin series that started on Acorn and was supposed to be on PBS (?) this month.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ingrid, the last I remember hearing was that it was coming in early 2017 – which may or may not be this month. I guess February would also qualify, or maybe March? Regardless, I haven’t heard any specific air dates.
Ingrid says
Thanks, Danna. My notes said January, but it wouldn’t be the first time circumstances changed… or I was wrong (grin).
Janice says
I got the first season of Agatha Raisin on DVD from the library. I enjoyed it more that I thought that I would.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Janice, so did I! Once I got over that the shows are different from the books, I enjoyed them a lot.
Suzanne says
Hi, I’ve watched the Agatha Raisin series on Acorn and didn’t know it was going to PBS. I just hope more episodes are coming. Has anyone heard about more episodes?
azgirl48 says
I want to catch that show on PBS.
Mimi says
Love Fr Dowling mysteries!!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Mimi, I hope the TV series lives up to the books!
Beth says
Actually, the television series is sweet, but bears little resemblance to the books. I enjoy both. Please don’t expect the television version to be like the books at all. I find that letting the series stand on its own, I enjoy it more.
Emzee says
I love reading the fixer upper series. Enjoyable cozy with a great heroine. Jewel looks nothing like the description of Shannon in the books. I just do not see Jewel in that part. I believe she is a producer and cast herself.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Emzee, I know it can be a bit jarring to see a familiar character portrayed by an actor or actress that doesn’t really “fit the part” in your mind. Hopefully the series is good enough to overcome that for you!
Emzee says
Danna, I should also have thanked you for keeping us up to date with the all the new books, TV shows and scheduled movies!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Emzee, you are welcome!
Suzanne says
Thanks for reminding me Danna. I introduced my niece to the cozy tv mysteries and she loves them so now she and I phone watch the cozy mysteries together. Excited about the Father Dowling Mysteries.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Suzanne, so am I!
Annette says
Looking forward to them. Will set the old DVR.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Annette, I hope you enjoy them.
Cherlyn says
I’m anxiously waiting for these and our other series.
Thank you for all your hard work, Danna. It is very much appreciated.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Cherlyn, you’re very welcome!
Karen S says
Thanks so much for th Hallmark M&M updates. I copied the one for Christmas viewing and didn’t miss a one.
Love my mysteries.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Karen, you’re welcome!
Bootigs says
Just discovered a new paranormal cozy series by Kirsten Weiss called The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum. It’s quirky and well written. She has a second book scheduled for March, 2017. Really enjoyed the first book.
Suzanne says
Love the name, of course for me put museum in it and I will read. So I will check it out even though I’m not big on paranormal. Is it in the libraries or did you buy it.
Bootigs says
I bought it on Amazon and the paranormal part is not the biggest factor for the book surprisingly enough. The author goes into a lot of detail describing the museum and frankly it’s a hoot. You will also get to know GDcat (Ghost Detecting Cat). I’m sure this has been out long enough to be in libraries.
Would be a fun movie.
Suzanne says
Thanks!
loveblue says
Being on a fixed income, I have to be selective on the extra expenses every month. I have basic satellite tv for my monthly entertainment. One of the extras that I consider mandatory is the added Hallmark and Hallmark movies & mysteries channels package.
I LOVE the mystery movies these channels have.
THANK YOU for the valuable info that you share with us on your website. Happy New Year!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Loveblue, I’m glad that you’re enjoying the Hallmark movies that I highlight, and you’re welcome for providing the information!
azgirl48 says
Yes, I agree, I too have basic cable.
marty says
I watch netflix. Agatha Christe Poirot, Miss Fischer Mysteries, Rosemary and Thyme, Midsommer Murders, Foyles war,Murdoch Mysteries, Bletchley Circle, Sherlock, pinkertons, skinwalkers: navajo nation, Death comes to pemberly, sherlock, death in paradise are some of my favorites.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Marty, online services sure can be a convenient way to get a good mix of some of your favorites!
Annette says
I just googled Father Dowling Mysteries, they start tomorrow at 8am than again some on Sunday on the Hallmark Mystery channel.
Ok I really need to leave work and go set my DVR!
Suzanne says
Thanks Annette, firing up my dvr as I text.
Tracy says
I think that it is FABULOUS that you take the time to put all of this together!!!
Thanks so much for all of your hard work!!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Tracy, you are welcome!
Liz says
I am so glad I came here when I did, I would have missed Garage Sale Mystery: The Art of Murder, and I love these.
Carol says
Have we heard anything as to whether Murder She Baked and The Flower Shop mysteries are returning to Hallmark M&M? I saw an advertisement last night saying in August there will be 4 new Garage Sales Mysteries and I could see that Aurora Teagarden will return. But they say nothing about the two mentioned above. I love all of them. I am looking forward to the Fixer Upper. I enjoy the books.
Yitzhak says
Do you know when Father Dowling mysteries will return to the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel?
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Yitzhak, I’m afraid I’m not sure! Maybe someone else has heard something about this?