Secret of Giving is a CBS TV movie, based on the book Christmas in Calico by Jack Curtis, that premiered on Thanksgiving Day of 1999. It was nominated for the 2000 Young Artist Award for Best Family TV Network Movie.
Summary[]
As Christmas approaches, a single mother struggles to raise her son and keep up the payments on her Oregon ranch, which is difficult since she's heavily in debt. But she's a tough cookie, and proves that a steadfast attitude and an open heart go a long way in surviving the cold hearts and greed of the Scrooges around her.
Cast[]
| Actress/actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Reba McEntire | Rose Cameron |
| Thomas Griffith | Harry Withers |
| Ronny Cox | Harlan Gotch |
| Devon Alan | Toby Cameron |
| Philip Granger | Bull Thatcher |
| Michael Puttonen | Mr. Martino |
| Ronin | Wong |
| Garett Beck | Tilly |
| Michael Hogan | Sheriff Pardue |
| Sheelah Megill | Mrs. Mason |
| Alex Diakun | Mr. Mason |
| Tom Shorthouse | Dr. Nichols |
| Nicole Robert | Millie Gotch |
| Peter LaCroix | Kelsey |
| Laurie Murdoch | Mr. Sweeny |
| Tom Heaton | News Carver |
| Ralph Alderman | Mr. Crowley |
| Sean Day Michael | Clifford |
| Daniel Boileau | Elmer |
| Simon Longmore | Reporter |
| Eleana Johnson | Gotch's secretary |
| J. Douglas Stewart | Bartender |
| David Longworth | Detective |
| Linden Banks | Man |
| Carolyn Tweedle | Woman |