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They usually go something like this: A cranky career woman from the big city who has lost the true meaning of Christmas arrives in a small town where she falls in love with a handsome handyman or baker or Christmas tree farmer and together they vanquish whatever big business force threatens the idyllic community. The Christmas spirit leads her to let go of her own ambitions and embrace a more traditional lifestyle and of course, someone's dad is always Santa. Sound familiar? We will explore the history of Hallmark, the formula that makes these cheesy productions so successful, the Christmas Movie Wars of the last few years, as well as the controversies over diversity and "family-friendly" entertainment.
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American Hysteria is written, produced, and hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith
Co-produced and co-edited by Miranda Zickler
Co-researched and co-edited by Riley Smith
Sound design by Clear Commo Studios
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They usually go something like this: A cranky career woman from the big city who has lost the true meaning of Christmas arrives in a small town where she falls in love with a handsome handyman or baker or Christmas tree farmer and together they vanquish whatever big business force threatens the idyllic community. The Christmas spirit leads her to let go of her own ambitions and embrace a more traditional lifestyle and of course, someone's dad is always Santa. Sound familiar? We will explore the history of Hallmark, the formula that makes these cheesy productions so successful, the Christmas Movie Wars of the last few years, as well as the controversies over diversity and "family-friendly" entertainment.
Become a Patron to support our show and get early ad-free episodes and bonus content
Follow American Hysteria on social media:
Twitter: @AmerHysteria
Instagram: @AmericanHysteriaPodcast
Find our merch at americanhysteria.com
American Hysteria is written, produced, and hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith
Co-produced and co-edited by Miranda Zickler
Co-researched and co-edited by Riley Smith
Sound design by Clear Commo Studios
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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