Why A Christmas Story stole the hearts of many
"He looks like a Pink Nightmare"
The infamous tale of a young boy's fight to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. This movie is full of nostaglia, lauighter and heart. It is a film that will stand the test of time. Many generations have been raised on this movie during the holiday season. The tongue on the flagpole, the tripple dog dares, the Scott Farcus we all had in our life; it all has a place in our hearts, making it a pop classic. And the bunny costume, Oh, Lord, the bunny costume, and the infamous leg lamp. This movie is full of catchy one-liners and memorabilia. "FRA-GI-LE, it must be Italian"
A Christmas Story got where it is because of TV, and it’s not hard to see why. The movie made its TV debut on HBO in 1985, then slowly made its way toward channels more people had, popping up on WGN and Fox on either Thanksgiving night or the night after Thanksgiving a few times before eventually making its way into the hands of the Ted Turner empire, where it was destined for great things. Even in the ’90s, TV ratings were beginning the long process of splitting into smaller and smaller niches, and networks of all shapes and sizes understood that one of the vital pieces of any year-round ratings puzzle were holiday specials. TNT and TBS bet big on A Christmas Story, showing it more often every year, until arriving at the day-long marathon on TBS that will air again this year beginning Tuesday night. The networks took a good movie that people had responded to and turned it into an event, even as NBC was limiting Wonderful Life airings to one or two per year. A Christmas Story became the de facto American Christmas movie and hasn’t looked back.
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Lucy Desi Museum
Plan your visit to the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and explore the lives, careers, and legacy of the “First Couple of Comedy,” and the incredible impact they had on the world. Experience exact re-creations of the studio sets of the most beloved TV comedy of all time — I Love Lucy— including the Ricardos’ New York City apartment and their Hollywood hotel suite. Also on display are Lucille Ball’s Emmy Awards, and original wardrobe and props from the legendary TV series. Get a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and production of the show as well as an intimate look into the personal lives and careers of Lucy and Desi. Costumes, gowns, photographs, letters, scripts, and more are among some of the priceless artifacts on display, and you’re sure to notice something new each visit! Plan your visit today!
Address:
2 W 3RD St, Jamestown, NY 14701
The Andy Warhol Museum
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the place of Andy Warhol’s birth, The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. We are one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world and the largest in North America.
Address:
117 Sandusky St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15212
A Christmas Story House
A Christmas Story House, now restored to its movie splendor, is open year round to the public for tours and overnight stays. Directly across the street from the House is A Christmas Story Museum, which features original props, costumes and memorabilia from the film, as well as hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes photos. Among the props and costumes are the toys from the Higbee’s window, Randy’s snowsuit, the chalkboard from Miss Shields’ classroom and the family car. After reliving A Christmas Story at Ralphie’s house don’t forget to visit the museum gift shop for your own Major Award Leg Lamp and other great movie memorabilia. You can even shop through our online gift shop here. Proceeds from the gift shop and overnight stays help support and maintain A Christmas Story House & Museum
Address:
3159 W 11th St. Cleveland, OH 44109
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