Rueben's Ramblings

On August 10, the Hallmark Channel movie Reading, Writing & Romance will debut at 9 PM.

Struggling actor Wayne Wenders (Eric Mabius from Ugly Betty) is comically famous for starring in a low-budget commercial for Irritable Bowel Syndrome medication, a reputation he is hoping to change when he finally lands a starring role in a national root beer ad. But when the paycheck for his big break is delayed, Wayne looks for other options to pay his increasingly late rent and ends up interviewing for a gig teaching Shakespeare at the local high school. Principal Brenda Post (Stefanie Powers from Hart to Hart) hires Wayne for his natural theatrical talent and enthusiasm, but Wayne is soon surprising himself with his love of the job – and for fellow English teacher Amy (Virginia Williams from Fairly Legal), an attractive woman, who is immediately impressed with Wayne’s passion and his idea to teach the students with an exciting film project. The film also stars Martin Mull and Meredith Baxter.

Here is a trailer for Reading, Writing & Romance.