‘Christmas Story’ Celebrates Four Decades as a Holiday Classic

The 1983 film remains a Christmas staple with annual 24-hour TV marathons and updates on its beloved cast.

• The 1983 holiday film 'A Christmas Story' continues to captivate audiences with its nostalgic charm and enduring popularity.
• TBS and TNT will air their annual 24-hour Christmas Eve and Christmas Day marathons of the movie, beginning at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET respectively on December 24.
• The film, which follows young Ralphie Parker's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun, has been recognized as a culturally significant work and preserved by the U.S. National Film Registry.
• The cast of the movie, including Peter Billingsley, Ian Petrella, and Zack Ward, has remained active in acting, with many reprising their roles in the 2022 sequel 'A Christmas Story Christmas.'
• Melinda Dillon, who played Ralphie's mother, passed away in 2023 at age 83, while Darren McGavin, who played his father, passed in 2006 at age 83.

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