Spend the holidays with Every Rom Com as we get cozy with the 1945 classic: “Christmas in Connecticut.” We’re joined by professor and author Dr. Maria DeBlassie, who lends her insight on what makes this genre (and this film) so special! We also explore the career of Barbara Stanwyck, talk about our favorite Christmas foods, and discuss how this film relates to modern influencer culture! Join us for mismatched babies, double insulation, rocking chair innuendo, and other assorted shenanigans! Everything will be hunky-dunky!

0:00-20:50 Introducing Our Guest, Dr. Maria DeBlassie 

Dr. Maria DeBlassie is a native New Mexican mestiza and award-winning writer and educator living in the Land of Enchantment. She writes and teaches about spooky stuff, romance, and all things witchy. She is forever looking for magic in her life and somehow always finding more than she thought was there. Find out more about Maria and conjuring everyday magic at mariadeblassie.com.

More of Dr. DeBlassie’s thoughts on “Christmas in Connecticut” and the rom com in general: https://mariadeblassie.com/bruja-professor-blog/2025/12/19/what-a-christmas-what-two-iconic-holiday-romantic-comedies-teach-us-about-life-love-amp-history 

Find Dr. DeBlassie on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdeblassie.writer/?hl=en 

20:50-32:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts

TCM: Christmas in The Movies by Jeremy Arnold

AMC American Movie Classics: Great Christmas Movies by Frank Thompson

https://hollywoodrevue.wordpress.com/2021/12/12/christmas-in-connecticut-bringing-up-baby-same-set/ 

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-real-women-behind-christmas-in-connecticut 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_in_Connecticut 

https://youtu.be/Z9dIbfmxRrw?si=956owcZgkOGH5INy Hollywood At Home, Arizona Public Media

32:41-39:12 General Opinion

39:12-44:28 Barbara Stanwyck’s Life and Career

“Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line” (1997)

https://www.afi.com/laa/barbara-stanwyck/ 

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Barbara-Stanwyck 

http://biography.com/actors/barbara-stanwyck 

https://stanwyck-fans.livejournal.com/10528.html 

44:28-51:49 Opening Scenes, World War II As Portrayed in Christmas in Connecticut

51:49-1:03:15 Introducing Elizabeth Lane, The Dilemma

https://www.avclub.com/celebrate-christmas-with-the-subversive-1940s-rom-com-t-1845857392 

1:03:15-1:12:36 Food in Christmas in Connecticut, Food Traditions At Christmas

1:12:36-1:19:23 Arrival At The Farm, A Thwarted Wedding, Jefferson Jones Arrives

1:19:23-1:29:10 Washing The Baby, Yardley Arrives, Trimming The Tree By The Piano

1:29:10-1:37:43 Another Failed Wedding, A Cow Intervenes, Sexual Innuendo In Christmas In Connecticut 

1:37:43-1:57:08 Brief Overview of Homemaking Writing Over The Years, Possible Inspirations For Elizabeth Lane, Martha Stewart and Modern-Day Influencers 

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-real-women-behind-christmas-in-connecticut

https://theconversation.com/martha-stewart-paved-the-way-for-influencers-but-not-everyone-finds-her-brand-empowering-241802 

https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/martha-stewart 

https://stellar.ie/trending/the-false-facade-of-the-trad-wives/143187 

https://www.npr.org/2024/12/17/nx-s1-5206673/tradwives-have-taken-over-tiktok-now-ex-tradwives-want-their-moment 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pszhb_p7F2g Influencer Insanity show Hannah Alonzo

Nara Smith, Influencer who made the cough drops: https://www.instagram.com/naraaziza/?hl=en 

1:57:08 SPOILERS BEGIN

1:57:08-2:10:58 Pancake Scene, Christmas Dance and Sleigh Ride, Final Scenes

2:10:58-2:18:20 Remakes And Modern Takes 

2:18:20-2:28:51 Double Feature Recommendations 

Check Out Every Rom Com Episode 52 On “White Christmas”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4ec870a3/every-rom-com-52-white-christmas