Amazon.com: Determination, faith, and optimism are powerful forces that enable individuals to positively affect the lives of themselves and others. Christy, a captivating 1994 television series based on the book by Catherine Marshall and reminiscent of the Anne of Green Gables and Little House on the Prairie series, is the story of an idealistic 19-year-old woman named Christy Huddleston (Kellie Martin) who sets out for the wilderness of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee in 1912 on a mission to educate the children of the remote community of Cutter Gap. A well-to-do girl raised in the city, Christy is shocked and completely unprepared for the extreme poverty, ignorance, and superstitious tendencies of Cutter Gap's people, but resolves to persevere in her commitment to better the lives of her young students. Each day brings a fresh lesson for the children and a new struggle that inspires Christy to draw upon and re-examine her own faith while striving to disprove local superstitions and replace long-held animosities and prejudices with virtues like forgiveness and respect. Christy is surrounded by a handful of allies in Cutter Gap that include fellow missionary Miss Alice Henderson (Tyne Daly), whom she idolizes for her strength, resolve, and mentorship; Fairlight Spencer (Tess Harper), a local woman who offers Christy the rare gift of friendship; mission preacher Reverend David Grantland (Randall Batinkoff), a hard worker who immediately becomes smitten with Christy; and local Doctor Neil MacNeill (Stewart Finlay-McLennan) whose gruff manner and atheistic beliefs both confuse and excite Christy. Eventually, Christy finds she's fallen in love with both Reverend Grantland and Doctor MacNeill and embarks on a very personal journey toward maturity while simultaneously succeeding in her quest to educate the children of Cutter Gap and affect significant positive change throughout the entire community. (Ages 9 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
Product Description: Based on the bestseller by Catherine Marshall "Christy" tells the story of an idealistic nineteen year old who leaves the comforts of her city home to teach school in the impoverished Appalachian community of Cutter Gap Tennessee in 1912. Strength determination and faith guide young Christy Huddleston through unforeseen difficulties help her to gain understanding of the proud mountain people and win her mentorship friendship and the love of two men.System Requirements:Run Time: 907 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 024543424376 Manufacturer No: 2242437
Cancelled WAY too soon! I missed this series when it initially aired. Because of the reviews I thoght that I would try it. Boy and I glad I did! Why in the world it was cancelled after only two seasons is beyond me. The last episode was the cliff hanger for the third, and unfortuneately we'll never know what happened. Wonderful series, leaves you wanting more!!
Wonderful Family Series This is a really wonderful family series, appropriate for all ages. Quality of the set is well done...my family has enjoyed them a great deal. Wish they had done several more seasons!
great wholesome entertainment This is great for the whole family. I even loaned it to my pastors and they loved it!
What the Real Christy Decided I think that most people who reach this page know what the Christy series is about. If not, there are other excellent reviews here that can fill them in. I want to address the ending, which leaves us all hanging as to Christy's choice in love.
It is my view that this series should be completely separated from the three films that were put out several years later. The episodes of the 1994 series is, after all, loosely based on the author's (Catherine Marshall) mother's life--and in real life, she married a preacher.
In this 1994 television series, the preacher, played by Randall Batinkoff, had all the qualities and chemistry with Kelly Martin's Christy needed to make the series mirror reality's outcome. She may not have married him right away, but this is how I like to imagine the ultimate end of this series' story.
In the three television movies made several years later, there are two different actors playing the preacher and Christy. It was written and directed very differently; there was no chemistry, no convincing proofs of love between them, so I think those ended fine as pure fiction. Just because Stewart Finlay-McLennan plays the doctor in those three films doesn't mean they should be lumped together with this 1994 series, which ended too soon!
Excellent movie for the whole family! I remembered watching a few episodes back when Christy aired on TV and enjoying it. I decided to buy the whole series since it was such a reasonable price for 907 minutes worth of film in the collection! When I first started watching it I had to watch practically every episode in a row since I was so curious and interested in what happened next. I still am completely addicted and watch it over and over again. A true classic I would recommend to anyone. I think it's so great to actually be able to watch quality movies and television series that are garbage free. So much on television and the theater is not worth the time watching anymore. So if you are looking to expand your collection of movies/tv series collections that promote good morals and values, definitely consider this well developed mini series!
**Side Note: Now I am reading the Christy book which is EXCELLENT! I noticed there are several differences in the book as in the series; however I still find the book to be very interesting and intriguing! Both are good in their own way. I also purchased the 3 Christy movies: Return to Cutter Gap, A Change of Seasons, and A New Beginning. All are excellent, especially if you are curious to see a continuation of the mini series and good quality movies. Many of the characters are different, so it took some getting used to a different face and personality playing the parts.
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