A Christmas Story is based on a collection of short stories that Shepherd wrote, so him being the narrator is a fun way to keep the movie's creator involved. The main reason that Jean Shepherd narrated A Christmas Story in 1983 is that he already had a history of being the voice of these stories.

Who did commentary for A Christmas Story?

The basis of the screenplay is a series of monologues written and performed by Jean Shepherd on the radio. Shepherd wrote the adaptation with Bob Clark and Leigh Brown.

Who is the voice of Ralphie in A Christmas Story?

Jean Shepherd narrated the original movie as adult Ralphie, but an understandable change happens for the sequel. Peter Billingsley is the one who narrates A Christmas Story's 2022 sequel. The actor returned to his role as Ralphie nearly 40 years after A Christmas Story where he played the rifle-obsessed child.

Why wasn't Melinda Dillon in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Now: Melinda Dillon

Dillon was set to star in the sequel A Christmas Story Christmas, but she fell ill and had to be replaced by actress Julie Hagerty. Dillon died at age 83 in January 2023, less than two months after the film was released.

Who is the man in line in A Christmas Story?

Speaking of waiting in line to see Santa, screenwriter and creator Jean Shepherd made a brief cameo appearance in A Christmas Story. He plays the man at the department store who tells Ralphie and Randy that the line to see Santa begins at this spot, but it ends all the way down the line.

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What town was A Christmas Story set in?

This movie is A Christmas Story, released in November 1983 and taking place in fictitious Hohman, Indiana. Hohman is a pseudonym for Hammond, the Indiana city just across the state line from Calumet City.

Was it real snow in A Christmas Story?

The Snow Was Made Out Of Soap And Foam

However, on the set of A Christmas Story, during the scene where the kids encounter the meanies, soap shavings and firefighter's foam were used for the snow.

Is Randy the same person in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Ian Petrella (Randy)

The actor studied improv at the Groundlings Comedy Theater in Los Angeles and now focuses on animation and puppetry (having worked on the Henson Company's '90s series Brats of the Lost Nebula). He played Randy again in A Christmas Story Christmas.

Is the mom in Christmas Story 2 the same mom?

While Julie Hagerty stepped in to play Ralphie's Mom in the sequel, and did an admirable job, her performance wasn't quite as timeless or memorable as Melinda Dillon's in the 1983 original.

Did the mother from Christmas Story pass away?

Peter Billingsley is remembering his onscreen A Christmas Story mom, Melinda Dillon. Following news of the former actress's death, Billingsley — who played Ralphie Parker, the child protagonist of the 1983 family holiday film — paid tribute to Dillon, who died Jan. 9 at age 83.

Do the actors still get paid for A Christmas Story?

"A Christmas Story," one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time, is still played on TV so much that the actors continue to collect those royalty checks. But, contrary to popular belief, they're hardly getting rich.

How old was Randy supposed to be in A Christmas Story?

Randy: (stage age 7-8 / vocal range = F#3 to D5) Ralphie's younger brother, he is cute, lovable and a bit whiny.

Is A Christmas Story a true story?

A Christmas Story has prevailed over other holiday films because it feels like a real depiction of childhood, and the reason it does is that it is mostly based on a true story. A Christmas Story is based on semi-autobiographical stories by Jean Shepherd. Jean Shepherd co-wrote the film.

Who was the original narrator in A Christmas Story?

Jean Shepherd narrated the original movie as adult Ralphie, but an understandable change happens for the sequel. Peter Billingsley is the one who narrates A Christmas Story's 2022 sequel. The actor returned to his role as Ralphie nearly 40 years after A Christmas Story where he played the rifle-obsessed child.

How old was Ralphie's dad in A Christmas Story?

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Ralphie Parker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, were played by Darren McGavin and Melinda Dillon. McGavin plays "The Old Man" in the movie and was 61 years old at the time while his wife was almost two decades younger as Dillon was 43 at the time.

How old was Billingsley in A Christmas Story?

By the time he made hearts melt at age 11 in A Christmas Story, Billingsley had a fair amount of acting experience, including in the 1981 comedies Honky Tonk Freeway and Paternity.

Why isn't the original mom in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Dillon retired from acting in 2007, and as a result she did not reprise her role as Mrs. Parker in 2022's A Christmas Story Christmas. Julie Hagerty stepped into the part. "Melinda, as you say, has retired from acting and wished us the best in our pursuits," Billingsley told EW.

What year was the Christmas story supposed to be in?

A Christmas Story is deliberately vague about the year it is set in, adding to the film's timeless and nostalgic charm. The film likely takes place in the late 1930s or early 1940s, based on clues such as the 1939 calendar and the absence of references to World War II.

Who narrates Christmas Story 2?

Peter Billingsley (Ralphie), deliberately adjusted his voice to sound closer to Jean Shepherd, who did the narration as adult Ralphie in the original A Christmas Story (1983).

Was Randy from A Christmas Story autistic?

Ralphie and Randy are relatable to autistic kids and adults because they have quite a few traits in common with us. No, I am absolutely not saying that these beloved Christmas characters can be diagnosed as autistic.

Are any of the original cast in A Christmas Story 2?

EXCLUSIVE: A Christmas Story Christmas, Warner Bros. and Legendary's sequel to A Christmas Story for HBO Max, continues to ramp up its cast, adding four actors from the original 1983 film: Ian Petrella (Randy), Zack Ward (Scut Farkus), Scott Schwartz (Flick) and R.D. Robb (Schwartz).

What year is A Christmas Story 2 set in?

Plot. The film takes place in 1946, six years after the events of the original film. Ralphie is now fifteen years old, and all he wants is a used 1939 Mercury Eight convertible for Christmas.

Did they use a real bar of soap in A Christmas Story?

The soap scene, while believable, was all thanks to Peter Billingsley's sharp acting skills. The iconic red Lifebuoy soap we saw in the movie was actually made of wax. Because of the movie's small budget, real soap was out of the question.

Was the tongue scene in A Christmas Story real?

Fortunately, the 14-year-old actor's tongue wasn't really “thtuck,” and no children were harmed filming the scene. The prop people painted the pole to appear old and rusty, and masked a piece of plastic wrapped around it, according to Schwartz.

Did they use the real house for a Christmas story Christmas?

The 19th-century Victorian, which was used in the exterior and some interior scenes of Ralphie Parker's house in the 1983 film A Christmas Story, was purchased by a private developer in 2004 and has been restored and renovated to appear as it did in the film both inside and outside.