![]() ![]() Special versions had to be made just for A Christmas Story. Welcome to Part 2 of TV Fanatics exclusive feature interview with former child actor Scott Schwartz (The Toy, A Christmas Story) regarding first-hand knowledge of Corey Feldmans 'friendship. But the original wasn't quite the same as the one in the movie it lacked the compass and sundial that both the Jean Shepherd story and the movie call for. You can still buy it today for the low, low price of $39.99. The real Red Ryder BB Gun was first made in 1938 and was named after a comic strip cowboy. In fact, toward the very end of the series, Peter Billingsley even played one of Kevin Arnold's roommates. The Wonder Years was inspired in part by A Christmas Story. Clark said he drove around the block for an hour until the program ended (which his date was not too happy about). He heard Jean Shepherd on the radio doing a reading of his short story collection, In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, which included some bits that eventually ended up in A Christmas Story. RALPHIE SAYS HE WANTS A RED RYDER BB GUN A LOT.ĭirector Bob Clark got the idea for the movie when he was driving to pick up a date. If Porky's hadn't given him the professional and financial success he needed, he wouldn't have been able to bring A Christmas Story to the big screen. What does Porky's-a raunchy 1980s teen sex comedy-have to do with a wholesome film like A Christmas Story? Bob Clark directed both: Porky's in 1982 and A Christmas Story in 1983. ![]() But director Bob Clark, who didn't know Nicholson was interested, said Darren McGavin was the perfect choice for the role. Scott Schwartz, who famously got his tongue stuck to a lamppost as the kid Flick in the 1983 movie A Christmas Story. Though Jack Nicholson was reportedly offered the role of The Old Man Parker, and interested, casting-and paying-him would have meant doubling the budget. Ward isnt the first actor to transition from family TV to adult entertainment. JACK NICHOLSON WAS INTERESTED IN PLAYING RALPHIE'S DAD. We speak with actor Scott Schwartz, from such iconic movies as A Christmas Story, The Toy and more. Which Oscar-winning star wanted to play Ralphie Parker's dad? Which actor went on to have a seedy career in the adult film industry? Can you really get your tongue stuck to a metal pole? On the 35th anniversary of A Christmas Story's debut, here are a few tidbits about the holiday classic to tide you over until TNT's 24-hour Christmas marathon. ![]()
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