Listen "A Christmas Story"
Episode Synopsis
This Deep Dive looks at the screenplay for the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story" by Jean Shepherd & Bob Clark. The screenplay follows the experiences of young Ralphie Parker as he relentlessly pursues a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The story takes place in Indiana during a snowy winter and depicts Ralphie's struggles with school, his overbearing mother, and his chaotic, sometimes violent family life. The screenplay highlights Ralphie's fantasies of heroic adventure with his BB gun, contrasting them with his realistic struggles of childhood. It also showcases the everyday absurdity and humor of family life in a small town during the Christmas season.
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