The Christmas Parade

Remember the Northern Exposure gender switch (Christmas Under Wraps)? This one is Doc Hollywood, down to the judge's destroyed fence, plus swap a doctor for a television correspondent and the community service involves the titular parade. Filled with mondo-cheesy lines like, "Sometimes broken roads lead to the best destinations," but Christmas factor is high, Jennifer Gibson's supporting performance as the producer/best friend makes up for the lead's lack of charisma and the anti-capitalist small town lure isn't as aggressive as normal. MSG approved.