Friday, December 24, 2010

"A Christmas Story" Where Are They Now?

Frpm this month's Rockenbach Chevy Dealership News, Grayslake, Illinois.

"A Christmas Story" premiered in November 1983.

PETER BILLINGSLEY-- Ralphie Parker-- currently a producer. He produced "Iron Man" and is best friend with Vince Vaughn. He had a cameo in "Elf." Wonder if it had to do with a bb gun?

MELINDA DILLON-- Mrs. Parker-- Began her career with Second City. Starred in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "Harry and the Hendersons." Presently keeping out of the public eye.

DARREN McGAVIN-- Mr. Parker-- reportedly got $2 million for "A Christmas Story. Starred in the TV series Kolchak the Night Stalker. Died in 2006 at the age of 83.

SCOTT SCHWARTZ-- Flick-- Roles have dried up. Wonder of his tongue ever recovered.

ZACK WARD-- Scut Farkus-- the ultimate bully who gets his from an out-of-control Ralphie. Doing well. Has a steady acting career. In the movies "Almost Famous" and "Transformers."

JEAN SHEPHERD-- writer of "A Christmas Story" and narrator. He had a cameo in the movie as the man who got after the Parker boys for cutting into line. Died in 1999 at age 78.

BUMPUS HOUNDS-- Probably dog food or Pa Parker got his revenge.

I Triple Dog Dare Ya. --DaCoot

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