Hallmark Channel launches “Countdown to Valentine’s Day” today

Annie (Jennie Garth, “Beverly Hills, 90210”), a struggling waitress and single mom, finds herself falling down a rabbit hole when she falls in love with Eddie (Ethan Erikson, “Jawbreaker”), an actor with a secret identity: he plays Mulligan the Rabbit on a local children’s show.  ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, also stars four-time Emmy® Award nominee Fred Willard (“Modern Family”) and five-time Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner (“Taxi”), Saturday, February 12 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8C.

Ethan Erickson and Jennie Garth of "Accidentally in Love" - Hallmark Channel Photo

Hallmark Channel begins its “Countdown to Valentine’s Day” event today, featuring a romantic movie every night at 8 p.m. through Feb. 14, according to a news release.

Movies will include the world premieres of Hallmark Channel Original Movies “A Valentine’s Date,” starring Elise Donovan, Brad Rowe, Tom Skerritt, John Schneider and Fred Willard on Friday; “Smooch,” starring Kellie Martin, Simon Kassianides and Kiernan Shipka on Saturday; and “Accidentally in Love,” starring Jennie Garth, Marilu Henner, Ethan Erickson and Fred Willard on Feb. 12.

“Accidentally in Love” is written by Garth’s husband, actor Peter Facinelli.

On HallmarkChannel.com, the “Love is a Special Occasion” sweepstakes contest offers the opportunity to win a trip for two to Paris, France, and Martha Stewart has tips for delicious recipes and sweet treats.