​​After retiring from professional filmmaking in 2018, Hennessy launched his television series "Yolo YoYo's," which won Sacramento's Best New TV Cable Series (2019). The show attracted 125,000 Facebook views (TV stats unavailable), aired four segments on CBS's GoodDay Sacramento, and generated multiple newspaper articles written by Hennessy.

 

The series' season two premiere, "Miracles on College Street"—produced to promote his forthcoming memoir, "Touched by Hannah,"—won the prestigious 'Film Heals' award (most inspirational) at the 2022 Manhattan Film Festival and was runner-up for 'Best Narrative Episode West Coast' at the 2022 ACM Western Region WAVE Cable TV Awards.

  

“Touched by Hannah” is about A man with cancer, Hennessy. His one-pound newborn, Hannah. And their fight for life, chronicling their parallel struggles for survival, including a legendary love story between Chris and his wife, Betsy. Hennessy’s journey included a 20-month mentorship with acclaimed author Cecil ‘Cec’ Murphey. The manuscript is in final preparation.

 

Despite battling stage four prostate cancer since 2020, Hennessy maintains a prolific creative output, regularly speaking at writers' conferences and clubs. His monthly HennSchtick newsletter has doubled its subscriber base. He also took  'Best Film' at the 2021 Yuba City Arts & Culture Film Festival and a top-five finish at the 2022 Houston Comedy Film Festival. The Yolo YoYo's finale won 'Best Narrative Episode West Coast' at the 2022 ACM Western Region WAVE Cable TV Awards.

 

​“Instead of sitting around worrying, I’m achieving my best work. Undoubtedly, God and his universe are pushing me to my potential. I’m not afraid, and I’m having a blast.”