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Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas
GenreComedy
Written by
Directed byChristie Will Wolf
Starring
Music bySteve Dorff
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerLarry A. Thompson
Producers
  • Robert G. Endara II
  • Ed Polgardy
CinematographyRobert Hayes
EditorMisty Talley
Running time85 minutes
Production companies
  • Larry Thompson Entertainment
  • StarScape Entertainment
Original release
NetworkLifetime
ReleaseDecember 2, 2023 (2023-12-02)[1]

Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas is a 2023 American Christmas comedy television film directed by Christie Will Wolf, written by James Berg and Stan Zimmerman, and executive-produced by Larry A. Thompson. It stars Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills and Nicollette Sheridan as five glamorous soap opera divas as they reunite to shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running former (fictional) series, The Great Lakes.[2] The supporting cast includes Travis Burns and Taylor Ann Thompson as producer and soap director, Christopher Atkins, Patrika Darbo, Alec Mapa and Donna Mills' daughter, Chloe Mills.

It premiered on Lifetime as a part of It’s a Wonderful Lifetime holiday movie slate on December 2, 2023.

Cast

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Production

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The film was executive produced by Larry A. Thompson and written by James Berg and Stan Zimmerman. It was directed by Christie Will Wolf and filmed in Los Angeles in 2023.[4] Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills and Nicollette Sheridan was cast as a lead characters in the movie. Travis Burns, Taylor Ann Thompson, Christopher Atkins, Patrika Darbo, Alec Mapa and Chloe Mills round out the cast.[4][5] The film's theme song "Ladies of the 80's" was written by Steve Dorff and Michael Jay and is performed by 80's pop singer Tiffany.[4][6] First-look photos were released on October 3, 2023.[7][8][1] The official trailer was released on November 8, 2023.[9]

Mills and Sheridan worked together on Knots Landing and Fairchild and Sheridan were both in Paper Dolls.[10] Christopher Atkins appeared with Gray on Dallas.

Reception

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The film received positive reviews from critics.[11][12] Jasmine Blu from TV Fanatic praised the performances and the production overall writing: "No one can quite deliver like veteran actresses, and there wasn't a single moment of this film that wasn't delightful."[13]

See also

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  • These Old Broads (2001) another made-for-television comedy film with a similar premise.

References

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  1. ^ a b Boyle, Kelli (October 3, 2023). "'Ladies of the '80s' First-Look: Loni Anderson, Donna Mills & More Reunite for Soap-Themed Lifetime Holiday Movie (PHOTOS)". TV Insider. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Wang, K.L. Connie (October 4, 2023). "Meet the Stars of Lifetime's 'Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas'". Parade. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Start your Christmas holiday season off this year with a cleverly written script by @zimmermanstan , directed by @christiewillwolf and produced by @larrythompsonorg . Starring the legendary, amazingly funny, and talented line up of ladies @nicollettesheridan @thedonnamills @morganfairchild1 @loniandersonfan @lindagray_ . Along with other wonderfully talented cast including @mrtravisburns @alecmapa @tayannthompson . It was an absolute pleasure to share the screen. Special shout out to the best screen mom I could ask for, @nicollettesheridan ! Be sure to mark your calendar for Dec 2nd when @lifetimetv unleashes this upon the world. Big thank you to my team for connecting all the dots 🫡 ❄️ 🤶 🎅 🎄 ⛄️". Instagram. November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Rice, Lynette (October 3, 2023). "Lifetime To Air '80s Themed Holiday Movie With Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills & Nicollette Sheridan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  5. ^ Silver, Carly (October 4, 2023). "Primetime Soap Stars Sign on For Lifetime's Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas". Daytime Confidential. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  6. ^ "Breaking News - Legendary Actresses Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills and Nicollette Sheridan Join Together for "Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas" for Lifetime's It's a Wonderful Lifetime Holiday Slate". The Futon Critic. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  7. ^ Baldwin, Kristen (October 3, 2023). "Get a first look at Lifetime's 'Ladies of the '80s' Christmas movie". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  8. ^ Mangalindan, JP (October 3, 2023). "See Lifetime's Ladies of the '80s Donna Mills, Loni Anderson, More Unite for A Divas Christmas (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  9. ^ Heldman, Breanne L.; Mangalindan, JP (November 8, 2023). "Watch 5 TV Legends Assemble in Lifetime's Ladies of the '80s Trailer: 'Fasten Your Facelifts' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  10. ^ "Stars of 'Ladies of the '80s' talk revisiting soap genre in new film". Today. November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  11. ^ "Ladies of the 80's: A Divas Christmas - Lifetime Movie". TV Insider. December 2, 2023.
  12. ^ Barnert, Deanna (December 1, 2023). "'Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas': Catch Up With Five Legendary Soap Stars in Lifetime's New Holiday Rom-Com".
  13. ^ Blu, Jasmine (December 3, 2023). "Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas Review: Soap Icons, Sisterhood, and Sass Delivers Epic Fun That Invites A Sequel". TV Fanatic.
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