Chasing Childhood

Episode 109: A Christmas Story


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Careful! You'll shoot your eye out with this episode! We're kicking off our holiday season with the tried and true classic, A Christmas Story (1983). In 1940s Indiana, young Ralphie Parker is determined to get a Red Ryder bb gun for Christmas by any means necessary, even if that means begging his parents, recruiting his teacher, and making a last ditch effort to plead his case before Santa. This heartwarming tale follows the highs and lows of the holiday season through a child's perspective and asks its viewers to relive the magic of their youth. As we step back in time to review this movie, we have to ask if it's still the classic story that's become a staple of households everywhere? Or are we writing strongly worded letters to TBS for the lasting effects of its annual 24 hour loop? Let’s find out together!

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