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A Christmas Story: 41 Differences Between The Film and Script

Some of the most gratifying articles I’ve written for The Retro Network have been those in the Film and Script Differences series. So far, I’ve covered National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

A Brief History of the “24 Hours of A Christmas Story” Marathon

Jeff Sheldon

Growing up, there was not a Christmas movie I enjoyed more than “A Christmas Story.” I’ll admit, I had never even heard of the film before TBS began its annual “24 Hours of A Christmas Story”

A Christmas Story at TRN Drive-In

Jason Gross

TRN Drive-In returns with a special holiday screening of the 1983 film A Christmas Story! Guests for this episode will include Karen (@KarenFlieger8), Tim (@OldSchool80s), and hosted by Jason (@RD80s). Relive this timeless classic including

Showbiz Pizza vs. Garfield and The California Raisins

Karen Flieger

In December of 1987, CBS promoted the premieres of two brand new Christmas specials back to back. Usually, a tried and true classic would air before a new special, so we figured these must be

Christmas on Home Improvement

Jeff Sheldon

Recently, I’ve gotten back into watching some of the shows I loved growing up. “Home Improvement” was one of those shows my entire family enjoyed, and we made it a weekly staple to gather around

From Poem to Christmas Icon: The Story of Rudolph

Mickey Yarber

In 1939, with the depression still casting a shadow over sales and war worries depressing the general mood, executives at Montgomery Ward were looking for a special Christmas draw to lure shoppers. Traditional themes –

The Retro Network Christmas Special

Jason Gross

MERRY CHRISTMAS! The Retro Network Christmas Special marks the second time this year that shows across the network have come together to contribute to one special podcast. Jason of TRN Podcast is playing host (and

Retro Commercials: McDonald’s ‘Happy Holidays’ Ronald Ice Skating

OldSchool80s

I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

The Run In: Best Wrestling Christmas Gifts

Kevin Decent

Christmas is almost here and it’s time to reflect. On today’s episode of The Run In, your trios tag team champions reminisce over our favorite wrestling Christmas gifts over the years. There are gifts from

‘Santa Goes Downtown’: Michael J. Fox on Night Court

Jason Gross

Christmas came to Manhattan’s municipal court in an unorthodox way in January 1984. The evil twin of Alex P. Keaton appears in an early episode of Night Court and attempts to defraud Santa Claus himself.

‘Ziggy’s Gift’ Christmas Special from 1982

OldSchool80s

Ziggy’s Gift originally aired on December 1, 1982. It is an ’80s holiday TV special which I remember very well, but has sadly seemed to have gone by the wayside for many others. Hopefully you

TRN Podcast 072: 1990 JC Penney Christmas Catalog

Jason Gross

On this week’s TRN Podcast, we are gifting you a full-length Time Machine segment on the 1990 JC Penney Christmas Catalog. This week we are foregoing Recurrent Events to give you a full-length Time Machine

Retro Commercials: Hershey’s Kisses Christmas Bells

OldSchool80s

I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

Angels With Filthy Souls: Home Alone’s Fake Gangster Movie

Jeff Sheldon

For many years, I never really considered Home Alone a Christmas movie. Of course, it takes place on Christmas and has nearly everything to do with the spirit of Christmas, but for whatever reason, my

Retro Commercials: Folgers ‘Peter Comes Home’

OldSchool80s

I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

The Run In: Our Christmas Playlist

Kevin Decent

Good Monday morning! We hope you’ve all recovered from a weekend of food and shopping. Here at The House Show we’re already in the Christmas mood. To help get the rest of our listeners into

Fascinating Facts About Rocky IV

Pitfall Gary

Thirty-Five years ago today, Rocky IV hit the silver screen. 27 November 1985 was a Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. In my hometown we didn’t normally get new movies on a Wednesday, new movies hit