Siskel & Ebert - A Christmas Story (1983)

[@davecassady7468]

"Either no one will go see it or millions of people will see it because it will catch on."
It caught on.

[@fromthehaven94]

After the video release, HBO, classrooms before Christmas vacation, and especially the TBS/TNT 24 hour marathon.

[@sandyunderpants4376]

@@fromthehaven94 what kind of teacher would show this to school children? A non-binary violator of the don't say gay bill?

[@bmla88]

Both were right.

[@xxHUNGRY4THETRUTHxx]

Roger was so prophetic.

[@Glassandcandy]

"Either nobody is gonna see it, or everyone is gonna see it"
He was right with both of those. The film was a box-office bomb, but today is one of the most beloved holiday films of all time.

[@robertawesome2410]

VHS/DVD's saved a lot of movies that first bombed at the theater.

[@thekingofmovies193]

@@robertawesome2410 Right, like The Shawshank Redemption.

[@5roundsrapid263]

Just like “It’s A Wonderful Life”. It was a failure at the box office, too.

[@BlanketMan]

@@robertawesome2410 For me, it was HBO. Seemed like it played on a loop on that channel throughout the 1984 holiday season, after bombing at theaters the year before.

[@kwebster62]

My girlfriend and I saw it, during college, in December 1983 at the theater. It's been a favorite every since.

[@davidcawrowl3865]

"Norman Rockwell filtered through the pages of Mad magazine" Great line, Ebert.

[@retluoc]

Yep, that was a good analogy.

[@creekandseminole]

He's a 60's guy lol

[@KevyNova]

My family saw A Christmas Story in the theater and we were the ONLY ones there but we laughed all the way home and couldn’t stop saying “you’ll shoot your eye out” and “oh my God, I shot my eye out!” It was a few years before our friends all saw it.

[@CinHotlanta]

Same, we went to see this in an almost empty theater and had a blast.

[@RocStarr913]

It’s wild in retrospect how overlooked it was when it was first released in the theaters, considering how beloved it is today.

[@gspendlove]

"Adults love to say stuff like that, but we kids knew better. We knew darn well it was always better not to get caught!" Best line.

[@Liberalbeaststl]

I am so glad that This movie became a Christmas staple for millions of people. As a kid on Thanksgiving we went to see the movie but I didn't appreciate how wonderful it was until I was an adult.😚

[@sha11235]

Well, Roger was right: It wasn't a big hit when it came out, yet on TBS it would play for 24 hours, so millions of people did see it that way.

[@waynerembert3116]

16th place out of 56 major films that came out in 1983.

[@deplorabledegenerate2630]

Yeah, the marathons almost ruined the movie for me. Well, my mother choosing to leave the channel on the marathon for the whole day did. ;p

[@YMPictures]

It went for cult classic to holiday staple

[@happydayz7857]

I guess Ted Turner liked it then.

[@GD-tt6hl]

It was the first movie I ever saw on VHS. I saw it shortly after it was released in the 3rd grade. I loved it then and used to talk it up to everyone I knew. Then finally in the mid 90s it caught on. But there was a good 10 years there where nobody knew how good this movie was.

[@thetaekwondoe3887]

My favorite line in the movie is when the mother says, "Don't want to waste electricity!" after turning off that leg lamp. Then you see the house and practically every damn light in the house is on as they leave.

[@CurrDawg]

@The Tae Kwon Doe This is the first year watching it that I noticed that as well...all the lights in the house are on LOL!!!

And his dad has multiple plugs forced into the one outlet🤣

[@df5295]

Good catch! I never noticed that!

[@jacobjones5269]

The whole lamp bit is hilarious… “it’s a major award!”.. lol..

[@undergroundphilly3118]

03:00 Ebert called that right on the head. Movie did nothing in theaters, became a classic as it now stands.

[@thatcanadian6698]

This is the kind of movie that gets 'discovered' by the uninitiated every christmas season. Darren McGavin was absolutely brilliant as the father.

[@DonMachado]

Yeah, he deserved a major award!

[@RocStarr913]

Ted Turner was the one who really helped make this movie be discovered.

[@GarretGrayCamera]

This movie is something special. I remember when it came on HBO around '85 or something. My dad was born in the 40's and this film was exactly how he remembered his childhood and he had to watch it every time it aired. I was only like ten and never wanted a rifle but every ten year old can relate to wanting that one special gift no matter what it was and your mom finally asking you around mid-December, "what do you want for Christmas?" And then living in heightened suspense for a few weeks until the big day which this film portrays so accurately. It's a wonderful story of how this film slowly seeped into the collective consciousness over the years to where TBS plays it for 24 hours. Yeah, that got old and I got sick of watching it but after a decade or so, I'm ready to see this one again. And maybe even feel like my dad did 40 years ago.

[@Diskoboy1974]

I was 10 in 1983 and I remember seeing many movies that year. but I honestly don't remember this even being released in theaters. I remember seeing it the next year on HBO.
A Christmas Story is Gen-X's equivalent of It's A Wonderful Life.

[@bradyanderson1142]

Diskoboy1974 so you were born 45 years ago.

[@zyxwut321]

You're sharp, Janet.

[@dootuss83]

It was in the theaters but not for very long.
I can relate to you as well. I saw A Christmas Story for the first time thanks to HBO as many probably did. My Dad recorded it off HBO back in 1985. He still has the recording. 😃😃😃

[@ChrisOliver4307]

Exactly the same for me. I think I saw an ad for it, but didn't know it was in theaters.

[@arthurbishop3173]

I was 14 when it came out, so I wouldn't have bothered to see at the time. Fast fwd a couple of decades, and I finally buy the 2 disc set (and have a kids of my own), watch the movie in its entirety, and then go on to watch it dozens more times loving every minute of it.
It's a fantastic movie that everyone should see.

[@jameshoward2576]

Jean Shepherd was a comedic genius. Loved his radio shows back in the day.

[@tinderbox218]

"I wonder if anyone's going to go see it?" Nearly 40 years later it's a cherished holiday tradition 😊🎅❤️

[@RocStarr913]

It didn’t stand out particularly well from its marketing, especially since there were no “name” actors in it. Word of mouth is what made the movie ultimately catch on.

[@LukeLovesRose]

A Christmas Story has become one of the most enduring Christmas traditions. It's one of a kind in its humor. And it's one of a kind in its heart

[@BloggerMusicMan]

There is some violence and a little innuendo. The scenes with the bullies and the leg lamp come to mind. But even that is so mild and comparatively innocent that it hardly even counts.
This is one of my favourite Christmas movies.

[@kerrysmith1899]

Growing up in the 50s, I identified with this film. When my grand kids asked what it was like when I was their age, I bought this movie for them.

[@CovertMediaConsultants]

I live in Cleveland and remember the city being decorated for Christmas in March. I watched them film the Santa Scene on monitors in the old Higbees building. I was there at 2am for the filming of the parade scene but they never made it down to where I was. Great memories... I was 15 years old.

[@matthewlangdale]

Thats really cool. The film is forever a part of american holiday history. The only movie i know that is a must see once a year

[@DmitriyK12]

Thanks for sharing 😊 !

[@DmitriyK12]

I was too young to remember 1983, being born in the end of said year, and didn't end up watching the film until the 1990's.

[@rodroller6634]

Growing up on N. Indiana in the late 60-70s makes this more than relatable. For good and bad this was my X-mas as a child and I miss it dearly.

[@NealB123]

I first saw this movie in '83 and really didn't like it at the time. Then watched it again as an adult probably 20 years later and loved it. It's been one of my favorites ever since. Ever scene is so well done and all the child actors gave wonderful performances. Darrin McGavin deserved an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the Old Man. A brilliant acting job.

[@TheSchmuck2]

I'm really amazed at how well they called it. I hope they were happy it became such a beloved classic

[@jeanshepherd7185]

they're dead

[@pardyhardly]

This movie on TV has become a continous background at our house on Christmas.

[@chucknola484]

We watch this movie at least once over the Christmas Holiday every year.

[@Karch.Dah-Veed]

Either no one will go to see it, or it will become a timeless classic beloved by millions for generations.

[@thfzn]

I saw this in theaters when I was 12. Loved it then and love it now.

[@jodavey]

I think you're the only one. The movie BOMBED!! At the theater

[@kwebster62]

I saw it in the theater, in December 1983. It didn't really 'bomb". The Budget was $3.3 million. The 1983 Box office was $19.2 million. (that's well over 6 million tickets told). I think the studios would take a 'bomb' like that, any day.

[@phantomcollector1976]

AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE

[@dimpleface2163]

I watch it EVERY Christmas and in between....My daughter LOVES it!

[@chriswells506]

Darren Mcgavin steals the show.
I guarantee that at least 1 or 2 things he does in this movie reminds you of your own dad.

[@bryansarracino8623]

The Old Man!

[@ianfindly3257]

The Night Stalker too.

[@jacobjones5269]

The mom too.. Both parent are a riot..

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

He was very much like a combination of both of my grandfathers.

[@j.dragon651]

the furnace fights and the leg lamp, hilarious.

[@Thrifty032781]

These really old episodes of the show make me feel sad i wasn't born earlier, and I couldn't fully appreciate the show. I mean, I was born two years before this episode aired, but Gene Siskel died when I was a teenager. I never got a good chance to see this show.

[@lhuntley4577]

I saw it in theaters at 12 years old. I was one of only 7 people in the theater. Once it started playing on TNT every Christmas season in the late 80s it caught fire! I have always loved it and always will.

[@kwebster62]

I was 21, but I was one of the lucky ones to see it in the theater in December, 1983.

[@janetdurden7829]

I saw this movie when it came out. I went with my parents, brothers and sister. We laughed because the Old Man reminded us of our own father! And everyone else felt the same way, too, about their own dads!!!

[@sallybrown4947]

These guys were so much fun to watch. And also right most of the time.

[@song4you80]

Love this movie so much one of my all time favorites. I saw in the theater in 1983.

[@apollocobain8363]

The producers of "Home Alone" referenced the tone and warm midwestern atmosphere of this film. They were hoping for a seasonal classic and they got one.

[@twikirobot6897]

...yet it's not even close.

[@ArizonanSummer]

It’s wild that Ebert added this movie to his second edition of The Great Movies.
Very much deserved but still an unusual choice.

[@MrMitchbow]

“I wonder if anyone will see it”
It’s literally broadcast on several tv channels for multiple days straight every single year around Christmas

[@RocStarr913]

Ted Turner was the one that made this movie really find its audience after he bought the MGM library in 1986. It took that kind of word of mouth and ubiquity. It likely didn’t stand out in the theatres at the time because of its 1940’s setting, darkly comic tone, and especially, the lack of “name” actors.

[@tron3entertainment]

Hearing Schwartz having the living snot beat out of him while Ralphie's mom listened in uneasily on the phone. I howled.

[@jmad627]

tron3entertainment ...one of the many classics.

[@tron3entertainment]

@Thomas Lane - Back in the day it was called discipline. You never saw much mental illness in those days unless it was severe. In most cases, when someone behaved in a sociopathic manner, you beat the living snot out of them until they learned their lesson and became functioning members of society.
Sure, they grew up to still be butt-heads. But they knew responsibility and held jobs, dammit!

[@thetaekwondoe3887]

The worst part is he doesn't even know WHY he's getting that beating. LOL. "What'd I do, Ma? What'd I do?"

[@thomasbaron5367]

@@jmad627 *Mrs Parker* no! He heard it from your son!
*Mrs. Schwartz* what!? WHAT!? WHAAAAAAAAT!?!?!?!?! *STOMP STOMP STOMP STOMP STOMP*
*grumbling and smacking*
*Schwartz* AAAAH! WHAT'D I DO MA! AAAHHH I DIDNT NOTHIN'! AAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUGH!!!!
*Mrs Parker nervously hangs up the phone in a look oh horror*

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

Or poor Randy trying to walk to school in that snowsuit; "I can't move my arms."

[@terrygyimah1956]

This is such a Christmas classic

[@2528drevas]

A Christmas Story is a Christmas staple. One of the truly great classics. I think they were just a little to jaded to really see it.

[@pokemongo-up3rq]

This movie does such a good job of portraying the 1940s, I have no idea until recently it was made in the 80s

[@patrickkavanagh7371]

Crazy he said it will catch on..yeah it did. Remember having it taped off tv in the 80's, it was a normal Christmas flick back then but just caught steam over the years and became a huge classic.

[@happydayz7857]

My 80 year old mother who grew up in Wisconsin always related to it, and as a California girl I always related to it. Common themes that are applicable to people of all ages. The basic sensory experience of being a child on a cold Christmas morning is just one of many.

[@promeitheus]

I remember watching this in the theater, thinking it was a re-release of an old Christmas classic.

[@TranzparentMethods]

Ebert was 100 percent about this movie. NO ONE went to see it in theaters, but it really did catch on. "A Christmas Story" has sewn itself into the fabric of the country. Arguably it has replaced "Miracle on 34th Street", "White Christmas" and "A Christmas Carol" as the most recognizable Christmas (no pun intended) stories.

[@greg6363]

Unfortunately, the film was produced and released by MGM/UA. Their distribution arm did not have the resources to properly market their film product as well as secure top notch theatre locations across the country. As a result, their box office returns were much lower compared to other studios. If a Paramount, Fox or Warner Bros has released this film, it would have been a box office blockbuster.

[@halwarner3326]

Slippy Jones fuck you. Moron

[@Jamie.Laszlo]

In 1983, at 13, I dragged my parents to see this in the theater because I heard good things about it.

[@christianhafer9819]

Nothing will top It's a Wonderful Life, for Christmas movies though.

[@DandyLion662a]

@@christianhafer9819 - Hard to argue with that though I've a sentimental spot for Holiday Inn - the first movie to feature the song White Christmas and the only one to star both Fred Astair and Bing Crosby.

[@johnstucko2740]

Where I used work, every Christmas, they would set up a tv and DVD player in the break room, and play this movie on a loop all day long!! It was great!

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Many people probably already know this, but the author of the book (Jean Shepherd) which the movie is based on has a cameo in this scene (but not shown in this clip): When Ralphie first goes to get in line with his little brother a man says to him "The line STARTS BACK THERE!". That's Jean Shepherd. He is also the narrator of the movie.
The way they shot the movie was interesting, too. Jean would do Ralphie's thoughts right on set (which would be edited out) and Peter Billingsley (Ralphie) would then respond. Watch it again and you can get a better sense of it. This is why Ralphie pauses while he's thinking those thoughts.
Peter Billingsley was the bald nerdy guy that helped Quintin Beck (Mysterio) do his illusions in Spider-Man Far From Home. He was also in the first Ironman as that same character. He is virtually unrecognizable until you look closely at his face and eyes.

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

Am I right in saying that Bob Clark, the director , was the man on the street talking to Ralphie's dad when he went outside to see how the leg lamp looked from the street?

[@msh6865]

"I wonder if anyone will see it?" Lol!

[@GD-tt6hl]

It took about 10 years for it to catch on. In the early 90s it might get played on cable once. Then about 1995 it started being played and people saw how great it was.

[@FreakishPower]

Its great seeing these reviews of iconic movies and what they thought about them.

[@cpnstbn1266]

Everyone can relate to something in this movie. I remember there was a live TV show with Santa and you could call in to tell him what you want. My mom spent an hour trying to get through and when she finally did I froze like Ralphie and couldn’t tell him what I want for Christmas.

[@matthewheywood8532]

Ebert was so right that this movie would not be a hit initially but millions would come to live it later . Today it is probably the second biggest Christmas movie behind only it’s a wonderful life and that movie also wasn’t a hit at first

[@stephencoonce4878]

My dad took us too see it in the movie theater in 1983 and we loved it...still do

[@FresnoCA93727]

I watch A Christmas Story every Christmas.

[@kiranolan7104]

FresnoCA93727 I've been watching every Christmas since I was about 7 and I'm 40 now.

[@DeadRaymanWalking]

As do I. In 2015 me and my folks went to the Christmas Story house in Cleveland, Ohio when we went there for a mini vacation.

[@openskies11]

Little did they know this was going to become one of the greatest Christmas classics ever. I understand it bombed in theaters, and only became successful playing on cable during the holidays later on.

[@Lumpy63]

Gene and Roger's comments are so right on and true, millions of people did see it, and still do today!...

[@roshi98]

And by now probably well over 100 million Americans have seen it. Not sure how well it carries in other countries but it's iconic here.

[@j.dragon651]

I grew up in the fifties. I had a Daisy air rifle. This film was so relatable.

[@Nay-kp6uu]

I feel appreciative , and lucky that I had an experience where my dad was like, "Oh, what's that behind the couch?" Too.

[@elizabeths4371]

I could never remember the title of this movie, so my kids and I always called it 'You'll Shoot your eye out kid"

[@gusbaker4u]

They mention how the mall Santa is the best scene, and then they show it in it's entirety...they were the first RUclips reactors ;-)

[@sammykewlguy]

The more cherished classics have always been initial commercial failures, but just like The Wizard of Oz or The Shawshank Redemption, A Christmas Story slowly caught on and is a big part of our culture. Everyone knows what "Fra-gee-lee!" means. I'm glad that this film has endured because it's just as fun now as it was when these guys reviewed it.

[@debgibsonfan]

"A Christmas Story" and "Black Christmas" - both directed by the great Bob Clark.....r.i.p.

[@Blaqjaqshellaq]

He also made MURDER BY DECREE and CHILDREN SHOULDN'T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS!

[@neworleansguy10]

I prefer my Christmas black, thank you.

[@joegrennon]

In 1983, I was 13, and an avid Jean Shepherd reader, and my mother let my brother and I skip school to see it opening day. I wish TBS would stop raping it.

[@nolandavis1129]

It's a tradition where me and my dad watch A Christmas Story every Christmas Eve.

[@jeanshepherd7185]

how original

[@williamshaw9047]

Whenever my cousin's kids start crying, I always say, "Okay, get him out of here" like the Santa Claus in this movie.

[@TommyRibs]

A great movie. I watch it multiple times every Christmas Eve/ Christmas.

[@abelmantor7557]

"You'll shoot your eye out , kid."
Classic line.

[@romansoto9644]

My absolute favorite Christmas movie.

[@martinmoore2468]

This is my all time favorite scene from this Christmas movie.

[@tigerburn81]

I remember seeing this for the first time in the early 90's and when I talked about it, no one else I knew had even heard of it. It would be hard to find anyone today who hasn't seen it.

[@bashbrannigan]

This was my favorite period of Siskel and Ebert. I loved the climb to the balcony. I felt they were more genuine here and they became a bit too slick later on.

[@davidr1620]

Just 16 years later, Bob Clark would direct one of the biggest film atrocities in history: Baby Geniuses. It’s hard to even imagine.

[@pardyhardly]

Bob Clark sucks. His involvement in this film is a happy anomaly.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

One must remember that in Hollywood, directors are hired by studios.

[@RocStarr913]

He likely got lucky with A Christmas Story, but even that wasn’t a hit at the time.

[@xtraflo]

I was as old as Ralphie when this came out and Loved the Shit out of this movie!!
I also thought all of these movies were blurry as a kid and it blew my mind that DVDs were clear...

[@ardalla535]

This film was a home run. I remember wanting a BB gun for Christmas and being told, "You'll shoot your eye out." I remember a kid in class getting his tongue stuck to a frozen pole. We had neighborhood bullies just like those in the film -- the kid with the Davy Crockett hat ... I had a Davy Crockett hat. I remember the secret message that turned out to be 'Buy More Ovaltine'. It's all here. AND we had one Chinese restaurant in our town that really was the only restaurant open on Christmas Day. The people that owned the restaurant were actually Japanese and their son went to my school. Of course he was the smartest kid in school. In 9th grade he built a computer for our science fair. My project was a dead goldfish that I killed with hydrochloric acid as a way to demonstrate the effects of pollution in our local river. I didn't even get honorable mention. A dead fish is not something the judges wanted to look at.

[@doloreswallin4381]

Glad they both liked A Christmas Story. It was cute.

[@austinteutsch]

It has become a must for all of our Christmas'.

[@user-tl4fi6oy8d]

One of the great Christmas movies.

[@dk60ish]

I saw this when it was first released at the fashion valley 4 in San Diego, instantly knew it was a classic, & word-of-mouth was getting around about it; however, the studio didn't have any faith in it, & only booked it in theaters for a few short weeks & had to pull it, killing off it's potential success, so I'm so happy that it was given a second life on tv during the holidays & am not surprised at all that it's now a perennial staple. FYI Tidbit: In the original theatrical version, Ralphie actually said the "F--k word" instead of "fudge", but the change for home viewing is actually funnier!

[@bryansarracino8623]

I saw it in the theater at Montgomery Plaza in Albuquerque 1983. Loved it then at 11 love it now.

[@davidr1620]

Ebert: "My guess is nobody's gonna go see it or millions of people will go to see it."
Well, he wasn't wrong. But I don't think he realized in his wildest dreams how much he was probably underestimating the "millions" part.

[@zyxwut321]

In a way he was right on both counts. It was a quiet hit back when it came out only to build momentum over the years on cable later on, eventually becoming an American classic. Basically the same trajectory as "It's a Wonderful Life".

[@donaldpaluga]

@@zyxwut321 Correct. The studio yanked it after only three weeks in the theatres IIRC. Now they would have let it ride until the dogs dropped dead from eating that undercooked turkey

[@RocStarr913]

@@donaldpalugaTed Turner knew better than MGM did the full potential of the movie.

[@reneperez7903]

A Christmas Story 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BradiKal61]

I remember seeing this review and how it made me want to see this movie which became an instant favorite.

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

A Christmas Story is 40 years old!
Didn't do well originally but over time this remains a timeless staple of the holidays as it should be
Based on the book by Jean Shepherd I didn't know
The film based on the directors real-life has plenty of charm, comedy, a real sense of childhood, and a true feel for the season
So many memorable scenes from the tongue to the power pole to the pink bunny to the mean Santa at the mall to the local bully
Lots of quotable lines too
It helps the actual director himself narrates a lot of this so essentially it's his own story being told
The film made a legacy of its own drawing fans from all over even imprinting into merchandise like clothing, Broadway shows, an official sequel, and non-stop tv programming year round
Even the cast has kept it going thanks to fan conventions and tall shows although the man himself who begat everything was pretty unsentimental, more iconoclastic
Plus it wasn't his idea yet there's an honesty in this story that's often mistaken for cynicism
We can all relate to Ralphie or Shepherd to an extent of having a mean father who still loved his kids or a mother who hadn't had a good meal in so long We've all had bullies too as well as unable to sleep for the excitement of Christmas The film has so much universal appeal it's hard to ignore plus it teaches us a lesson in stoicism in the face of disappointment
A solid portrayal of childhood as well reminding us what it was like to be kids during childhood in the holiday season

[@adamrobinette6832]

I used to get so annoyed with these two when I was younger, when they would always seem to dump on a lot of action movies and stuff, since I wasn't very cultured at that point. But here shows you why they truly were the best at their jobs. They both saw this movie as special and explained in depth why, long before anyone else would care to give it a chance. They knew greatness when they saw it. It's funny that now, even if they didn't agree on a movie, I can go back, watch it, and totally get what each were talking about when they explained why one liked and one hated the same movie.

[@alyzu4755]

I made the mistake of watching this movie for the first time while I was at the gym. I almost killed myself. Laughing hysterically and running on a treadmill are not a good combination.

[@pandaeyes42]

From director Bob Clark, who also made Porky's (1981) and Rhinestone (1984).
Talk about versatile!

[@martinmoore2468]

I love this Christmas movie!

[@JJSS-vg1qs]

American classic!

[@footofjuniper8212]

"Sunza beeches! Bumpuses!!!!"

[@donaldpaluga]

BE SURE TO DRINK YOUR OVALTINE

[@jennifersman7990]

NOTTTAFINGA!!!!!

[@positivecynik]

Mondang noodle STICKLE PFEIFER!

[@pardyhardly]

I still hope every time I watch that movie that the turkey wont get knocked on the floor and eaten, but it always does and I'm always rewarded with the Chinese smiling duck.

[@johnmccarthy4134]

B U T T H E B E L L R A N G.

[@gracemartin72]

I would Love to Hear Siskel Give His Comment On another Christmas Movie, "The Polar Express".

[@martyoz840]

i miss real reviewers who studied film & knew what they were talking about unlike these days where anyone with a smart phone consider themselves a reviewer

[@TheRealLaughingGravy]

It's funny how this review focuses entirely on Ralphie, never even mentioning his parents, or the theme of the separate worlds of adults and children. Darren McGavin is hilarious, and central to the story, as Ralphie's old man.

[@jennifersman7990]

Get this, Jack Nicholson almost played Ralphie’s father

[@drokkerelq]

Ah, fudge!
The only problem was, I didn't say fudge.

[@ianwestc]

That happened to me too, in pretty much the same way. I never swore in front of my mother. Ever. It was the first week of school and my mom and I were supposed to buy the books for the next year. When got there, I was shocked to see the line of people going out the building and around the corner. "Ooooooh shoot!" The only problem was, I didn't say shoot.

[@thomasbaron5367]

@@ianwestc my grandmother always threatened to wash my mouth out with soap but thankfully she never actually did LOL 😂

[@fromthehaven94]

The F dash dash dash word!

[@onlynameMrBlank]

Way to go, Bob!

[@schmeltingaccident]

TNT 24 hour? Step it up. 365 days non stop no commercial TATTOO IT IN MY EYYYYYE

[@lambjack1]

I saw it at Sunrise Cinemas in Valley Stream in the fall of '83.

[@jesseperez3086]

They shut down sunrise

[@chrisdurante3936]

I am one of the few people who can say I saw this in the theater.

[@markm1784]

Took a girlfriend to see this when it came out in '83. I think it went over her head. Saw it again when they did a re-release in '84 with a new girlfriend who loved it. I wound up marrying her.

[@kwebster62]

I also saw it at the theater, with a girlfriend, in 1983.

[@michaelharrington4503]

I like it, it's a good Christmas movie.

[@greg55666]

"Way to go, Bob." That's hilarious.

[@Thornspyre81]

Wow...Ebert called this one... almost prophetically

[@MrBarberGuy]

Watching it now.

[@JordanElliottMcClure]

Awesome! ❤

[@Ilovemovies917]

Everyone's favorite movie during Christmas

[@staggmovie]

Not everybody

[@marioiacolucci]

staggmovie dam right

[@kakashi101able]

What about Die Hard?

[@mattclayer6541]

Or Home Alone?

[@VillageDigby]

Mike D What about Elf?!