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Christmas + romance + cute puppies = A recipe for ratings success at Hallmark. The network known for its sappy made-for-tv movies hit it big over the Thanksgiving weekend with five nights of ratings gifts — making for its biggest week in network history. Among total viewers in cable, only “The Walking Dead” (and its companion “Talking Dead”) and NFL football did better than Hallmark’s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday movies.

The film “Switched for Christmas,” starring Candace Cameron Bure as identical twin sisters who swap lives for the holiday, became the most-watched telecast in Hallmark Channel history on Sunday night. The film averaged 5.8 million viewers after three days of DVR and video on demand usage. Mark Deklin, Eion Bailey, and Happy the Dog — see, it ticked all the Hallmark boxes — also starred.

Close behind, Saturday’s “Hallmark Hall of Fame” presentation, “The Christmas Train,” averaged 5.6 million viewers — beating the four broadcast networks on the night.

There’s nothing like staring at a mesmerizing fireplace on a cold winter’s day, but for those who don’t have a fireplace (or who live where it’s too warm to get a fire going) Hallmark Channel has the perfect solution.

Beginning at 5 p.m. Et Wednesday, the cable network will stream 24 hours of yule log footage featuring Hallmark’s adopted rescue pets Happy the Dog and Happy the Cat.

The 2017 A Happy Yule Log features surprise visits from the dog and cat’s adorable furry friends – like Pip Squeak, an abandoned piglet — who come in from the...

If you’re looking for a quick break this Thanksgiving or the perfect holiday mood, look no further than Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ A Happy Yule Log.

Featuring Happy the Dog and Happy the Cat — Hallmark’s rescued and adopted pets — the soothing sounds of a crackling fireplace will set the tone for the upcoming holidays.

The Yule log features classic holiday songs as well as an adorable piglet named Pip Squeak.

A Happy Yule Log begins Wednesday at 5 p.m. Et and features 24 hours of merry and bright holiday music for a perfect Thanksgiving holiday.

Television is arguably the saving grace for all successful Thanksgiving celebrations. After getting stuffed to the brim with cheese and feeling tipsy in the early evening, it’s natural to yearn for a nap, a television marathon, or both.

Gear up for the occasion by scouting out the best movies available during Thanksgiving day and all through the weekend. Whether it’s a favorite movie from childhood or a marathon of your favorite show, here’s the complete list of all the best Thanksgiving programming for 2017.

Throwback Thanksgiving Marathon, VH1

When: Thursday, Nov. 23 until Sunday, Nov. 26

What: Throughout Thanksgiving weekend, VH1 will be showing classic throwbacks like “Dazed and Confused” and “Coming to America,” and “Space Jam.” The network will be playing the nostalgia game hard, so you’re bound to catch one of your favorites. Save room in your schedule for “Grease,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and “Pretty Woman.

This summer is all about moms spending quality time with their gals!

Christie Brinkley brought her daughter, Sailor, along to celebrate her Haute Living cover issue. The duo enjoyed Bellisima prosecco at the Aug. 13 soiree, which took place at Scarpetta Beach, located within Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater on New York’s Long Island.

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