A Christmas Story

The definitive guide to everything fans want to know about A Christmas Story shares the inside story behind the films production, release, and unlikely ascent to the top of popular culture. From Jean Shepherds original radio broadcasts to Bob Clarks 1983 sleeper hit film and beyond, A Christmas Story has become a beloved Yuletide tradition over the last three decades. In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of its theatrical release, this is the untold story of the making of the film, and what happened afterwards. Ralphie Parkers quest for a Red Ryder air rifle didnt end with the movies release; the tale inspired massive VHS sales, a Broadway production, and a mountain of merchandise. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs, now fans of the movie and film buffs alike can lean all they didnt know about the timeless classic.