When it comes to “Signed, Sealed, and Delivered,” its cancellation was somewhat of a blessing in disguise for fans. Created by Martha Williamson, the show follows four United States Postal Service employees, Oliver O’Toole (Eric Mabius), Shane McInerney (Kristin Booth), Rita Haywith-Dorman (Crystal Lowe), and Norman Xavier Dorman (Geoff Gustafson), who work in the Dead Letter Office and attempt to find the recipients of lost letters. Ahead of its full series run, the network dropped a successful two-hour pilot episode in October 2013, which earned 1.7 million viewers. With the ratings secured and fan interest captured, it was a no-brainer that the show would receive the same type of success upon i
However, months after the “Signed, Sealed, and Delivered” Season 1 finale, Hallmark announced that the show would transition to movie format. “We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with [creator and executive producer] Martha Williamson and to bring her brand of rich and poignant stories to viewers on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries,” said a network head-honcho in a release obtained by Channel Guide. In a separate interview with the Movie Mom blog, Williamson gave insight into the transition, which she promised would provide viewers with a deeper look into the four characters. “I found that we needed extra time, and Hallmark really wanted us to go to the Movies and Mysteries. It’s turning out to be very gratifying,” she explained.
