Articles published by Jackie McClellan

12/5/2009
An inspirational football story about love and commitment to a stranger
Based on a true story, "The Blind Side" is an inspirational sports story that explores the crossroads of race and wealth. This story follows the real-life story of Baltimore Ravens' football player, Michael Oher. This movie is about a homeless black teenager, Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), whose...
12/4/2009
Talk show host's surgery went well.
Regis Philbin is recovering well from his hip replacement surgery on Tuesday, and will return to his morning talk show next month.A statement from the producer of the show said, "Word from the hospital is that everything went perfectly this morning . . . his doctor said that Regis couldn't be in...
11/15/2009
As Jacob grows a year older, his parents begin to trust him with more responsibilities. But can they?
Although this week's episode of "Little People, Big World" was a celebration of Jacob's birthday, it also tested his limits with new responsibilities.To celebrate his 12th birthday, Jacob had some friends over. Before they celebrated, Jacob called Jeremy to see where he was. Jacob made a comment...
11/9/2009
The fate of a family vacation ends up dividing the family into two.
This past week's episode of "Little People, Big World" divided the family into two. It was about miscommunication, and standing up for one's beliefs. Matt had scheduled a "family" sailing trip for the kids' Spring Break to the British Virgin Islands. However, Amy had already planned a prior...
11/3/2009
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, as Anna gives birth to her daughter Mackynzie Renee.
This past week's episode of "18 Kids and Counting" was a special one for all. Because this episode was a special one, it was an hour long, and divided into two parts.
10/21/2009
Many surprises arise as all eight kids head off to their first day of school.
This past week's episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" was a day of firsts, as the Gosselins prepared all eight kids for their first day of school. This year the sextuplets will be in junior kindergarten.
10/12/2009
The Duggars celebrate the wedding renewal of their parents.
This past week's episode of "18 Kids and Counting" was a celebration of the Duggar family and their beginnings. This episode was devoted to Jim Bob and Michelle's wedding renewal ceremony, including the preparation for it. The morning of the wedding renewal, the older girls helped prepare for the...
10/1/2009
Jon Gosselin demanded Thursday the halt of production of the family's television show.
Jon Gosselin insisted Thursday that the production of his family's reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" be halted for the time being. As a response, TLC has suspended filming of the show until further notice. Jon feels that the show is "no longerÂ… in the best interest for his children," the New...
10/1/2009
The Duggar family prepares for the celebration of Jim Bob and Michelle's anniversary--a renewal of their wedding vows.
This week's episode of "18 Kids and Counting" was devoted to Michelle and Jim Bob's anniversary. They made the announcement that for their anniversary they were going to renew their wedding vows.To begin the process, Jim Bob and Michelle showed their daughter Jana, the church where they got married...
9/29/2009
Kate brings the little girls to their first tea party as Jon spends time with Mady and Cara back at the house.
This week on "Jon & Kate Plus 8," Jon and Kate recalled a trip the family had taken to the beach this past summer.Most of the trip was focused on Kate and the time she spent with the little kids. Mady and Cara had to go back home and finish their last week of school, so Jon went back with them....