I love how the actors all speak so positively about their experience on the film. They could be bitter that people know them from those roles but they seem to really embrace being a part of this movie
@johnsmith-tr3dh10 ай бұрын
I recently saw the actor that played Randy and he's kind of "bitter". Mainly because he didnt really have many speaking parts
@josh60032 жыл бұрын
I still say "frageeeleee" anytime I see *Fragile* 🤣
@joeylozano42152 жыл бұрын
Same here haha
@ImaJiveTurkey2 жыл бұрын
As we all should!!🤣🤣🤣
@vashella93972 жыл бұрын
Me too🤣
@tc5028 Жыл бұрын
I still say “fudge”
@cricket8438 Жыл бұрын
My family is all about this movie. Frageeeeeeleeeee is a common retort when ever a package arrives. 😘🥰😂🤣
@LBart2182 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe the 40th anniversary of this movie is coming next year (1983-2023). I still watch it at least once every Christmas season.
@rlc708 Жыл бұрын
The original movie's schedule starts December 1st. Just check your local theaters schedule. They don't appear to have done anything to it. Running time is identical.
@alicechin27052 жыл бұрын
Such a great cast of actors. Love Darren McGavin. RIP.
@mando04142 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching this movie thinking it was filmed in the time that it takes place. It wasn't until the early 2000's that I realized that I'm near the same age as the characters! What a wonderful movie
@lynnturman81579 ай бұрын
Maybe you're 95 years old & you just don't know it.
@MrButterbean27872 жыл бұрын
I have high hopes for this. I watched it as a kid and still put it on repeat around thanksgiving. I go to sleep with it playing at night. There’s something peaceful about it.
@Hugginsince792 жыл бұрын
I just saw a trailer for it.
@beamer61362 жыл бұрын
Same here, Christmas eve its on all night
@LindaC6162 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for it!
@laurallewien21652 жыл бұрын
Of all the characters, I loved Ralph's teacher, she was the wisest of them all....she was onto them kids in her class!
@AyeItsGabo2 жыл бұрын
Such a great classic movie. Watched it every year growing up as a kid in the 90s.. now I watch it every year with my two kids
@elizabethbowie9753 Жыл бұрын
& I watched it with my grandkids, - now they're Grown!! I still watch it now!!
@PoofOfLogic2 жыл бұрын
I consider this one of my top 10 favorite films of all time. Peter Billingsley gives a perfect performance, as does Darren McGavin, and Jean Shepherd's narration is priceless.
@briankelly18172 жыл бұрын
Zack Ward is awesome. Met him in person and he's a chill, real down to earth person.
@stairwaygoddess2 жыл бұрын
He seems like a wholesome dude. Isn't he Canadian? Lol
@ExodusRae Жыл бұрын
@@stairwaygoddess I heard him say in an interview that he said he’s from Toronto
@ct68522 жыл бұрын
Awe Ralphie is still adorable. Classic movie.
@stumack97552 жыл бұрын
he grew up looking like Ryan Gosling.
@Dr.Pepper001 Жыл бұрын
I'm still adorable, too.
@ThePrivateryan Жыл бұрын
It's Christmas day and I'm literally watching it again, like every Christmas day, right now!!! Love this movie. It's one of the All Time classics.
@craigreid71782 жыл бұрын
This movie is an absolute classic, an icon! I have watched it every year since it came out. It reminds me of Christmas when I was a kid in the late '40s.
@igorschmidlapp69873 жыл бұрын
HIGBEES was a real store chain in Cleveland when this was filmed, and they used the old downtown store location to film (the parade scene made the local news for shutting down Public Square).... The REAL Jean Shepard made a cameo appearance as the guy who told Ralphie where the line for Santa started...
@TheRealJohnJ102 жыл бұрын
The line ends here. It’s begins there!
@dancingwithgramma33392 жыл бұрын
I was working in tower city at the time
@KyleCowden2 жыл бұрын
That's so cool. I knew he narrated it but I had no idea.
@PoofOfLogic2 жыл бұрын
An actual insightful informative comment...Thank you.
@juliehawkins38162 жыл бұрын
How cool!
@lynnturman81572 жыл бұрын
This was part of the special features on the DVD that was released in 2003 to mark the 20th anniversary of the movie. Still watch it every year. Family tradition.
@sarahwho33 Жыл бұрын
Im so glad u said this bc i was mindf***ing myself trying to figure out why they kept saying 20th but the date posted was recent and im like "I KNOW THIS IS MORE THAN 20YRS OLD! "
@BESTO1215 Жыл бұрын
I saw it in the theater in 1983....wonderful movie...brings back the fondest memories....I even watch it in the summer....it’s up there with its a wonderful life
@Yawnzee_2 жыл бұрын
I love this movie been Watching every year around Christmas time for the past 20 or so years, I play it all day long and never tire of it. It really brought my family together even if only for a day. I'll never forget the memories this movie gave me.
@jeffmccurry14012 жыл бұрын
Ever since they have started the 24 hrs of A Christmas Story it has played on my tv for 24 hrs straight.
@noppitynopenope60622 жыл бұрын
This movie brings me such joy and tears to my eyes. I love it so much
@hectorlopez10692 жыл бұрын
I watched this every Christmas day. It's fun to watch this on Christmas day. A great movie.
@brendaplumley44912 жыл бұрын
What a treat this video is. A Christmas Story has been a solid generational Christmas tradition every year. With quotes from the movie saturating Christmas celebration almost all the month of December. A Christmas Story is a part of the history of Christmas now.
@Bulletproof_Trump2 жыл бұрын
That's how you know you made a great story, when even the bully of the story is beloved
@lakerguy11942 жыл бұрын
I watch this every year after thanksgiving , it kicks off the holiday season for me, i can’t wait for the new movie
@user-iq8xm3xg2j2 жыл бұрын
I'm 46 years old still watch it every year favorite Christmas movie of all time
@DM-lc2cf Жыл бұрын
One of my favorites! My father-in -law loved this movie, I loved to hear him talk about it and relate it to his own childhood in Michigan. My daughter's HS drama dept put on the play and, and she played the teacher, it was pretty fun.
@SableSnowhite2 жыл бұрын
Who else can't wait till the sequel airs on HBO MAX this winter ❤️
@mrsimpleesarcastik34942 жыл бұрын
no
@karenleemallonee6842 жыл бұрын
I wish I could afford it!
@janelle1442 жыл бұрын
We don't get HBO It should be at theatres. They would be sold out.
@robertvarisco21962 жыл бұрын
Yet another sequel/reboot nobody asked for. Just let the original stand on its own. Come up with something original.
@davidm45662 жыл бұрын
@@karenleemallonee684 you could probably get it for a trial and cancel
@johnf.s.180 Жыл бұрын
Such innocent times! Jean shepherd was the centuries greatest story teller. I’m glad “A Christmas Story” become a Christmas classic. I hope the new movie lives up to and surpasses this. 😊🎉
@candacearmenta69732 жыл бұрын
I saw this in the theater when it was first released! Classic gem! Long love Ralphie!!!
@thewheelchairprepper80702 жыл бұрын
TO the entire cast and crew...THANK YOU AND JOB WELL DONE!
@TBevill12312 жыл бұрын
Every Christmas Eve my mom puts this on at her house and my grandparents and every year it’s the exact same moment. At my grandparents on Christmas Eve night it’s right in time for the Santa scene at Higbees, and the next morning we’re always up just in time to see Ralphie get the Bunny Pajamas. Lol.
@tc5028 Жыл бұрын
Love, love, love this movie. The cast is fantastic. The script is great. There’s no a Christmas without this movie. I look forward to it ever Christmas and I never get tired of it, never! It always brightens up my Holiday. 😊
@denimjeanz916 Жыл бұрын
Two Great movies to run back to back. Have the tree and decorations already up. My home is brand new, snow outside. Was a perfect time to watch.
@rosettaiovine7231 Жыл бұрын
Best old time movie !!!!! ❤️🎁😘 I watch it every every year makes me so happy again .
@cindyslater76532 жыл бұрын
I love this movie so much my brother bought me a red rider bee bee gun for Christmas and as I’m unwrapping the gift my family yells don’t shoot your eye out. Best Christmas ever!! Christmas story for life ❤
@Atomic.1012 жыл бұрын
Christmas Story is a classic great movie!
@darlene9154 Жыл бұрын
I love that movie. I remember all those things growing up. ❤️🤗
@zatoichi12 жыл бұрын
I saw this in theater as a kid and that was great. Even more amazing was decades later as an English teacher in China renting a theater and watching this with Chinese students and some European teachers that had never seen it before. Just like that a movie I had seen dozens of time was new again. I laughed along with the theater full of people like it was the first time. And of course the Chinese thought that the singing at the Chinese restaurant was hilarious.
@jcamisa502 жыл бұрын
One of my go to holiday DVD. A must watch. Brings back fond memories 🤣🤣👍👍
@rubenpuente88082 жыл бұрын
Love this classic movie n can’t wait to see the sequel 🎄
@RavenDewdrop2 жыл бұрын
i watch this every holiday and it never gets old.. i even seen the one with extended scenes ..
@ozielramirez45892 жыл бұрын
Extended scenes??
@carolcosta95192 жыл бұрын
A CHRISTMAS STORY! Classic! LOVE IT!!
@thecaseclosedpikachufiles10 ай бұрын
It really is great to see them all talk about their Christmas memories. And experience on the set of the movie. You know as fun and amazing of a movie this really is. I must say that It really is surprisingly Profane for a PG
@qgirlcharlie95822 жыл бұрын
My kids loved this movie! We watched it every Christmas 🎄 all day. Can’t wait to see the 2nd one.😊
@cynthiarowley7192 жыл бұрын
Kids are still young guys. Twenty years is only the beginning 🤩loved Darren McGavin
@MISSCOOKIE41 Жыл бұрын
💚🎄A Christmas Story Thank you!! for Our family tradition at my house every year on repeat #AChristmasStory entire Christmas Day.
@mikestock9692 жыл бұрын
Christmas Story was, and still is by far a gem to watch. A few Christmases ago, I got the Christmas Story Lamp, not the large size...it is a medium size leg lamp. My desire is to tour the Christmas story house, seeing as though I'm from the general Cleveland area. Thank you for this memory
@genehasenbuhler2594 Жыл бұрын
This movie became a tradition for myself my kids and my MOM! From the first year it showed we were hooked! The kids are all grown and MOM passed away two yrs ago😞 now every time I see it I just break down and cry! But I still HAVE to see it every year! We bought the ten yr commemorative CD coplete with little Ralphie bobble head! I cherish it as one of the fondest memories that I will have as long as I live!
@pequena_ninera2 жыл бұрын
Love the movie. Love to watch it 24 hours on Christmas day when I can....Never get tired of watching it and reciting the lines in the movie. Best Christmas move EVER! Hey now if you don't like the movie, I'll shoot your eye out kid.
@sherman41952 жыл бұрын
Love this! These candid interviews make this movie all the more worth its weight in gold!!
@millrad2 жыл бұрын
Great look at the actors and the back story. I can't wait to see the new sequel this year.
@tabathasheffroth79812 жыл бұрын
Christmas tradition at our home is as follows: breakfast...Church...home to open gifts...call friends and family who don't live nearby...visit friends and family who do...dinner...watch "A Christmas Story" followed by "A Christmas Carol" with Alastair Sim. It never gets old, only we do.🙂🎄
@sirrobin43942 жыл бұрын
Yup, this is part of my Christmas lineup, every single year. 🙂
@reh3997 Жыл бұрын
And to think the film critics labeled it a flop. But it’s become a national icon for Christmas and is more popular today than when it was first released.
@CherokeeBird2 жыл бұрын
This is my childhood. I watch it several times every single holiday
@davidm45662 жыл бұрын
Wow, even Halloween and Thanksgiving? That is dedication.
@PeterHerget2 жыл бұрын
A wonderful movie, fabulous narration, and the child actors were all awesome! Looking forward to the reboot coming out on 11/17/2022...
@row14792 жыл бұрын
That would be fantastic to have 20 yrs. later Christmas Story.
@mando04142 жыл бұрын
I believe there is a sequel coming out on Nov 17th on HBO max.
@danitempest Жыл бұрын
A Christmas Story Christmas. Be prepared though. "I never bawled!"
@karenleemallonee6842 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see another one of these now, 40 years later!
@drinkingpoolwater2 жыл бұрын
part 2 is coming this year. in a few weeks actually on HBO max
@karenleemallonee6842 жыл бұрын
@@drinkingpoolwater What I meant to say is, this video. What the actors themselves are doing, like, "Peter" and the other boys. Here we are 40 years later, what are they all up to now? Thanks you, for your help! ☺️
@tc5028 Жыл бұрын
It will be very hard to duplicate this masterpiece 😉
@terib49752 жыл бұрын
LOVE this movie! watch it every year!
@supercoffeemug19212 жыл бұрын
Scott Farkus was the best bully classic
@foxworthhall7262 жыл бұрын
This is Christmas gold!!!
@myidentityisinjesus88802 жыл бұрын
It's our family tradition for the last 22 years to watch A Christmas Story while we put up the Christmas tree 🎄THANK YOU💓p.s. I have the leg lamp ornament on my tree😁
@leebazeley61012 жыл бұрын
This one’s a Holiday Favourite in our house. We’ve even been on vacations with A Christmas Story theme. Went to the house and town square in Cleveland as well as the school in St Catherine’s and other filming locations in Toronto
@kennywohl10612 жыл бұрын
Every year i always try and make sure that i watch A Christmas Story National lampoon's Christmas vacation and The Polar Express
@ksavage6812 жыл бұрын
And Elf, too.
@ImaJiveTurkey2 жыл бұрын
And Home Alone😍
@kennywohl10612 жыл бұрын
@@ImaJiveTurkey yep and Home Alone 2
@SaKOTR2 жыл бұрын
It's funny how Peter's voice almost sounds like the Narrators (Ralphie as Adult) voice now.
@KimmiGirl92 жыл бұрын
I agree, which will make the newest movie great.
@kato642 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, the narrator was the author, Jean Shepherd.
@fob1xxl2 жыл бұрын
What a TERRIFIC update to one of my favorite Christmas movies. It's so nice to see how these young kids have grown up. The movie has become a real classic. I grew up in the 50's but certainly can relate as to how families and Christmas used to be celebrated. Everyone in the movie was so great in their characters. I'm watching it again and again and again this Christmss ! It's just a part of the "Holiday Season" ! I 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅
@TheSmokey9992 жыл бұрын
I remember watching them film the original Christmas story! The Christmas story house is up the street from where I grew up
@GinnyGarrett Жыл бұрын
I just watched it with my family and we Loved it ❤! I would love to see more older style classic type films make a comeback ❤
@tracybair16422 жыл бұрын
OH Thank you! my son and his wife have a replica of the Lamp they put out in the window every year at christmas!I bought my mom the DVD when it came out. Great times and GREAT lines we use to this day!
@acooper69562 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe this was filmed 20 years ago for the 20th anniversary! 40 years!?!where does the time go? This "behind the scenes " is as funny as the movie!
@dianathompson-sorric64612 жыл бұрын
My husband and I always laugh and say “let’s have a Christmas Story Christmas dinner!”. We always go to a Chinese restaurant wherever we are and eat duck! 😂😂😂
@jonsilha54193 жыл бұрын
I honestly can’t believe it’s been this long since I’ve actually watched this film all the way through and I still remember the funniest parts from it.
@Modeltnick2 жыл бұрын
R. I.P Bob Clark.
@blondegirl52 жыл бұрын
Ralphie is ageless !!😍
@kingsnake232 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the brand new Christmas Story sequel. And yes, some originals are returning.
@krispedersen23352 жыл бұрын
Not one single mention of the great Jean Shepherd, without whos genius this movie wouldnt be possible!
@vickywillis5212 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this movie. I watch it on a loop at Christmas. Know all the words and especially use the line about the foul language hanging in the air. Cuz I do it a lot
@the_resourceful2 жыл бұрын
Both eyes intact. Lol. Love this film.🎄 FRA-GEE-LEE!
@ChadSolberg Жыл бұрын
I miss Christmas like this.
@hollyshaw-elliemae2 жыл бұрын
this movie is my absolute favorite movie EVER! i watch it at least 3 times a year. last year, i got a projector for xmas, i i set it up right away and played this movie on it as the first movie i played on it, forced my family to watch it with me, and my mom has had enough of it, lol i dont care. i have it on vhs, i no longer own a vcr, i have it on dvd i no longer own a dvd player, i own it on youtube as well. LOVE IT FOREVER! in regards to the leg lamp, i played secondlife for years, and i had one in the game. was my favorite lamp lol
@billofrightsamend42 жыл бұрын
The bully in this looked so much like the bully in my 4th grade class. He even cried like him. 🤭 The narrator's voice is so soothing. I almost named my female cat Ralphie cuz she likes to sleep under the sink.
@robinsnell72492 жыл бұрын
The very best Christmas movie!!
@jaknkee2 жыл бұрын
Lest we forget, the guy in the Santa Claus line who says, “Hey, kid! Where do you think you’re goin’?” is the AUTHOR, Jean Shepherd. (He’s also the film’s narrator.)
@rkurz9501 Жыл бұрын
I saw it in the theater in Coram NY . I loved it and still watch every year on Christmas .
@maryleebutvill5174 Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY love this movie !!!!
@2528drevas2 жыл бұрын
The comparison to the enduring legacy of "It's a Wonderful Life" is apt. We raised our children and grandchildren on "A Christmas Story" and I expect the tradition will continue with their children.
@peggypieters6612 жыл бұрын
This was fun and just adorable; thank you for these interviews!!!!!!👍👍😊
@rgrif7772 жыл бұрын
You actors are amazing and down to earth. Thank you so much!!!
@TiggyTabbycat2 жыл бұрын
We turn it on when it starts on tbs and don't turn it off til its over.. we probably sit down and watch it from beginning to end at least once :) I actually watched it during Christmas in July lol
@IgnoretheButter2 жыл бұрын
Ayo, every Christmas for 24 hours, this movie shall not be turned off unless you want your fingers chopped
@carlottalotus55parks372 жыл бұрын
I'm from Michigan this was so much included in the Christmas Season we could identify with the snow the tongue stuck to the pole 😆 lol the dinner This movie will always be a classic👍❄🎄🎅🎁
@igorschmidlapp69873 жыл бұрын
Great "Extra Feature"... RIP, Darren McGavin...
@nicolewilson42812 жыл бұрын
We love this movie!!!!
@igorschmidlapp69873 жыл бұрын
Peter Billingsley ("Ralphie") was in "Iron Man" as the scientist who tells Jeff Bridges that they aren't able to duplicate Tony Stark's work, and gets chewed out... He's a producer now...
@foxhound133 жыл бұрын
And was in the last spider-man movie far from home.
@rsolsjo3 жыл бұрын
PETER BILLINGSLEY WAS ABLE TO ACT THIS SCENE OUT IN IRON MAN! WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS!
@lettyquinn9312 жыл бұрын
I only know ☝️one thing! I Love Ralphie 😉 So Cute😍 with the bunny 🐰 custom! 🎄❄️⛄️🎼🎶❤️😊
@juliehawkins38162 жыл бұрын
My grandkids love this movie!!!!!😍
@jodyherr32492 жыл бұрын
Love this, and yes, we watch Christmas Story every year!
@garydavis57032 жыл бұрын
Saw the movie when it came out in Abilene, Texas....I was stationed at Dyess AFB at the time....great memories.....
@chewie20552 жыл бұрын
The guy who played the bully looks like one of the back street boys
@Kara572122 жыл бұрын
This was a joy to watch! Can’t wait till Christmas time! 🎄
@teresacardell94922 жыл бұрын
The snow suit, I remember wearing a snow suit at that age, and yes, with the sweaters, and padding, you couldn't put your arms down