# 388 - A Christmas Story (1983)

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Podcast: [CineNation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cinenation-1047221)
Published: 2025-12-18T12:37:00+00:00
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## Resource

"You'll shoot your eye out, kid." For Episode 388, Brandon and David finish off their Christmas Comedy series with one of the most popular Christmas films of all time, A CHRISTMAS STORY. Listen as they discuss Jean Shepherd's writing, what inspired Bob Clark to make the movie, which A-List actor was almost cast in the film, how many child actors they went through to find Ralphie, how the film became a Christmas classic on television, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get a 15% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Rob Reiner Tribute - (00:00:10) Recap of Christmas Comedies (00:11:59) Intro to A Christmas Story (00:18:32) How A Christmas Story Got to Production (00:23:29) Favorite Scenes (00:37:02) On Set Life - (01:07:15) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:15:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:22:50) Film Facts (01:26:27) Awards (01:30:15) Final Questions on the Movie (01:33:25) Final Genre Questions (01:38:00) Reflecting on the Year (01:42:03) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:46:14) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

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