Talking A Christmas Story

Sep 19 2024 26 ep. 44 mins 1

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Gather 'round, folks, for a tale spun from the very fabric of Christmas itself. "Talking A Christmas Story With The Cast" beckons you to the warmth of the old Parker home, where the cast, as narrators of yesteryear, unveil the magic behind the movie. From BB guns to leg lamps, their stories are our beacon back to a holiday aglow with wonder. Subscribe, and let each episode gift you the joy and laughter of a Christmas past, narrated with the warmth only Jean Shepherd's kin could muster.

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