On Monday, December 4th, the Today show will be doing a piece on the newly restored house and ACS Museum in Cleveland, where the movie was filmed. Congratulations to Brian Jones of Red Ryder Leglamps for a job well done.
November 27, 2006
A Christmas Story and more!
News, Games, Cartoons
Hop on over to the ACS section for news and more about our favorite movie.
November 20, 2006
Jean Shepherd - Genius
by Eugene B. Bergmann
Here's an article in issue #62 of the California Herald written by our own resident author Gene Bergman in which he discusses his book about Shep - "Excelsior You Fathead - The Art and Enigma of Jean Shepherd"
November 13, 2006
Ho Ho Ho!
"A Crummy Commercial!!!"
An old story with a new twist
Cingular is running a commercial for cell phones based on "A Christmas Story" theme.
November 12, 2006
Jean Shepherd's America
Ranger Pete Delaney has another event scheduled at the Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center in Staten Island on January 20, 2007. Eight visual essays.
November 11, 2006
Cover
Punch Magazine
Playboy parody
The British "Punch Magazine" did a parody of Playboy and used a 'short story' by Shep as one of the features.
November 10, 2006
Triple Dog Dare
Christmas Giftcards and Ornaments
More ACS collectables for 2006
Walmart has 2 giftcards with the ACS theme this year.
Hallmark, Department 56, and Carlton all have ornaments this year for Christmas. They are in stores now, but they go quickly!
November 7, 2006
Restoration Complete
The restoration process is nearing completion as opening day approaches on November 25, 2006. You can visit the house and the ACS museum located across the street, featuring original props and memorabilia. Many of the original cast will be on hand for the opening ceremonies.
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