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Why ‘A Christmas Story’ writer Jean Shepherd was kicked off set — and Jack Nicholson lost out on role
We triple-dog-dare you to find a better depiction of the holidays. When “A Christmas Story” premiered in 1983, screenwriter ...
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New 'A Christmas Story' book demystifies storytelling prowess of Region native Jean Shepherd
Region native Jean Shepherd crafted the enduring holiday classic "A Christmas Story" after years of telling stories on the radio, in magazine articles and on television. A professor from Michigan ...
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Why ‘A Christmas Story’ writer Jean Shepherd was kicked off set — and Jack Nicholson lost out on role
When “A Christmas Story” premiered in 1983, screenwriter Jean Shepherd pulled anecdotes from his own life to create the Christmas comedy — including the infamous leg lamp. And Quentin ...