Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley and Marsha Mason come to SIDEWALKS ENTERTAINMENT to tell us about filming in Chicago for Hallmark’s “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.”
Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley and Marsha Mason (2026)
Host Lori Rosales interviews Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley, and Marsha Mason, the lead stars of the Hallmark film “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.” They discuss their journey in the entertainment industry, insights from filming in Chicago, and the camaraderie among the cast.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of the interview differs slightly from the original TV broadcast. Host segments have been rearranged, and some promotional clips have been removed.
Mini-Biographies:
Born January 7, 1987, in Oakland, California, Lyndsy Fonseca is an actress who plays Avery in Hallmark’s “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.” Beginning her acting career at age 13 after being discovered at an international modeling and talent competition, she landed her breakout role as Colleen Carlton on the CBS daytime soap opera “The Young and the Restless.” Fonseca gained wide recognition for her recurring role as Penny Mosley, Ted Mosby’s future daughter, on the hit CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother,” while simultaneously starring as Dylan Mayfair on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives.” She went on to co-star as Alex Udinov in the CW series “Nikita” and played Angie Martinelli in Marvel’s “Agent Carter.” Her feature film credits include the superhero comedy “Kick-Ass” (2010), “Hot Tub Time Machine” (2010), and “Kick-Ass 2” (2013).
Born May 2, 1981, in Claremont, California, Robert Buckley is an actor, writer, and producer. After earning a degree in economics from the University of California, San Diego, and working briefly as an economic consultant, he shifted to entertainment, making his television debut on MyNetworkTV’s “Fashion House” in 2006. Buckley gained widespread national recognition co-starring as Kirby Atwood on NBC’s “Lipstick Jungle” and as sports agent Clay Evans on The CW drama series “One Tree Hill”. He went on to star as Major Lilywhite in the CW supernatural comedy-drama “iZombie,” co-starred on ABC’s “666 Park Avenue,” and joined the main cast of Hallmark Channel’s “Chesapeake Shores” as Evan Kincaid. Additionally, Buckley co-created, executive produced, and starred in “The Christmas House” (2020) and its 2021 sequel, alongside starring roles in television films including “Blind Date Book Club” (2024), ” ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas” (2024), and “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story” (2026) as Matt.
Born April 3, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, Marsha Mason is a four-time Academy Award-nominated actress and director. She achieved widespread acclaim starring in landmark 1970s and 1980s feature films including “Cinderella Liberty” (1973), “The Goodbye Girl” (1977), “Chapter Two” (1979), and “Only When I Laugh” (1981), earning Best Actress Oscar nominations and two Golden Globe Awards for her performances. Mason’s extensive screen credits include the comedy “Max Dugan Returns” (1983), Clint Eastwood’s “Heartbreak Ridge” (1986), “Nick of Time” (1995), and a recurring Primetime Emmy-nominated role as Sherry on the hit NBC sitcom “Frasier”. A celebrated stage actress and Broadway director, she stars as Darlene, a devoted grandmother and fan attending her 500th Chicago Bears game, in Hallmark’s “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.”
About “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story” (From Hallmark)
Starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley, Marsha Mason, Barbara Alyn Woods and Khary Payton.
When ambitious freelance reporter Avery Clark (Fonseca) returns to Chicago to spend Christmas with her mom (Woods) and new stepdad (Payton), she’s hoping for a little holiday downtime before her next assignment. Instead, she lands a feel-good story profiling Darlene Donnelly (Mason), a beloved Chicago Bears superfan about to celebrate an incredible milestone – attending her 500th game. There’s just one catch: Avery knows next to nothing about football or Chicago. Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about. As Avery follows Darlene’s remarkable story through cherished game-day traditions, festive Chicago adventures and memories of a love story that began at a stadium, she starts to understand that football is about much more than what happens on the field. And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who’s always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place, and someone, that feels like home.
Official Site: Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story (Lifetime)
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: October 6, 2026
- Host / Producer: Lori Rosales
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Special Thanks To: Hallmark Media / Skydance Sports