From the November 24, 2021, Chicago Tribune "Magic still resonates for two actors in 'It's a Wonderful Life" by Rodney Ho of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
"It's a Wonderful Life," Frank Capra's story about redemption and a life fulfilled, bombed at the box office when it was released in early 1947.
For decades it was largely forgotten until 1974 when Republic Pictures failed to renew copyright protection and the film lapsed into the public domain, meaning that anyone could show the film without obtaining permission or paying royalties.
As a result, it was shown a whole lot on TV and its growing popularity gave it a second life.
Now, it is hard to imagine American life without it. It was ranked No. 20 of the 100 greatest films in 2007 by the American Film Institute. Frank Capra and stars Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart said it was their favorite film they ever worked on.
It is my third all-time favorite Christmas movie.
And, It Will be Shown on TV This Coming December 4 On NBC. --Cooter
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