Deck the halls. It’s that time of year when seasonal classic “A Christmas Story” has its marathon on TNT and TBS. For 24 hours straight on Christmas Day, the networks will air and re-air and re-air “A Christmas Story.” The tradition has been around since 1997, a source from the network told The Post. The … Read more
Melinda Dillon, the Oscar-nominated actress who starred in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and played Ralphie’s high-strung mother in “A Christmas Story,” died last month. She was 83. The “Absence of Malice” star’s family confirmed Friday that Dillon died in California on Jan. 9. A cause of death was not revealed. The Post could … Read more
Brian Earl always loved Christmas and podcasts, but in 2016 he came up empty when looking for a combination of the two. Undeterred, Earl decided to start his own: “Christmas Past.” In his accompanying new book “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday Traditions” (Globe Pequot), Earl shares instructive stories about the Yuletide practices … Read more
This homeowner is a real Scrooge. Yano Anaya — who starred in the 1983 comedy “A Christmas Story” and its subsequent sequel — was cursed out by the owner of the iconic house in the film earlier this month, according to TMZ. In a recently obtained video from TMZ, the 50-year-old actor was in front … Read more
It’s the most wonderful sale of the year! The cast of “A Christmas Story” is looking to buy themselves a familiar Christmas present. The home from the 1983 holiday film classic hit the market this week, and some of the cast members are looking to snatch up the property. “It only makes sense to have … Read more
Fragile? It must be Italian — or Oklahoman! A 50-foot-tall version of the sexy iconic leg lamp featured in the classic film “A Christmas Story” was erected in a small Oklahoma town to honor the artist who inspired it, according to friends and city officials. The statue boasts a black high heel and a fringed fiberglass … Read more
You’ll cry your eyes out. HBO Max dropped the full trailer for “A Christmas Story Christmas,” which stars Peter Billingsley, on Tuesday, just in time for the holiday season. While there are no fluffy pink bunny pajamas or rifles featured in the trailer, viewers are given the gift of Billingsley reprising his iconic role of … Read more
Oh, Fudge! Actor Peter Billingsley has returned to his “A Christmas Story” roots as his character Ralphie — almost 40 years later. Billingsley, 51, portrayed Ralphie Parker in the 1983 Christmas flick and the adult version is back for HBO Max’s sequel. The upcoming “A Christmas Story Christmas” drops on the streamer on Nov. 17, … Read more