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- ↑ Mike Boone (December 13, 1998). "Hallmark delivers: Series scores again with Rowlands in Grace & Glorie". The Gazette (Montreal). p. C7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Gena Rowlands is half of 'Grace and Glorie' in new CBS drama". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. December 13, 1998. p. 23 (TV Star section) – via Newspapers.com.