Yep--it is Mel---he was Mr Woodcock. A very very very strict PE tracher and it comes back to 'bite' him when he becomes engaged to the mother (SS) of one of his former students, It is actually quite funny in parts. I know what you mean---there is nothing else playing right now, that I care to see either. Looking forward to taking the grandkids to see Fred Claus and that one (I can't remember the name- about the magical toy shop...A couple of great family Christmas movies to look forward to!