In the Lifetime movie Poinsettias for Christmas, poinsettia farmer Greg Parker (John Schneider, Bo Duke of The Dukes of Hazzard) is in serious trouble. This year’s plants haven’t turned red yet which they need to do before being featured in an annual Christmas parade. Greg calls his daughter Ellie (Bethany Joy Lenz, One Tree Hill) for help. When she arrives home from the big city, her mother Katherine (Sharon Lawrence, NYPD Blue), tells Ellie how much it means to her father that she came home. He’s always hoped that Ellie would follow in his footsteps. While home, Ellie is reminded of all the advantages of living a rural life, and then she meets the local (handsome) botanist Sean Dalton (Marcus Rosner).
Dad Greg Parker, as shown above, is portrayed by John Schneider. He’s best known, of course, for his role as Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard. He most recently competed on Dancing with the Stars with professional dance partner Emma Slater (radio personality Bobby Bones won). Schneider is also a well accomplished country singer (SEE LINK ABOVE); he recently released his 22nd studio album, Odyssey the Journey. Poinsettias for Christmas premieres on Lifetime on Friday, November 23 at 8 pm, right before Every Other Holiday. [More Lifetime movies streaming are always available.]
