Christmas in Connecticut

Elizabeth Blane is the star of a popular daytime cooking show and the credited author of several best selling cookbooks, but in private she can't actually cook. Her manager Alexander notices a television interview with Jefferson Jones, a forest ranger who says he lost his cabin in a fire and longs for a home cooked Christmas meal, and he arranges a special live broadcast that will bring them together on Christmas. With cameras rolling and viewers watching, Elizabeth must hide her secret while improvising recipes, juggling props and assistants, and responding to Jefferson's genuine warmth. The setup pushes her to improvise on live television, tests her professional persona, and sets up awkward chemistry and comedic mistakes that drive this story.

Released as a 1992 made for television romantic comedy, this adaptation was directed by Arnold Schwarzenegger and created by Janet Brownell, featuring Dyan Cannon as Elizabeth Blane with Kris Kristofferson, Tony Curtis, Richard Roundtree, and Kelly Cinnante in supporting roles.

The 1992 version hasn't achieved wide recognition among holiday classics, but it occupies a niche for viewers who enjoy offbeat TV remakes and star driven seasonal films; much of its interest comes from the contrast between the glossy media persona and the practical chaos of staging a live Christmas broadcast.

Critical reaction leaned lukewarm and audience response was mixed, as reflected in a modest user rating of 4.65 out of 10. The movie leans on romantic comedy tropes while raising themes about media image, authenticity, and the pressure of performing for viewers, using holiday warmth to soften the comedic stakes.

As a made for television production it did not have a theatrical run, so there are no box office totals to report and detailed broadcast ratings are not provided; the film is considered part of early 1990s seasonal TV programming.