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The Triple Dog Dare: Watching & Surviving the 24-Hour Marathon of A Christmas Story
The Triple Dog Dare Watching Surviving the 24Hour Marathon of A Christmas Story Author:Joanna Wilson 1 Woman. 1 TV. 1 Movie. 24 Hours. Every year since 1997, Turner Broadcasting has aired 24-hours of A Christmas Story from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day. The marathon has become a cultural phenomenon many families tune in and watch the movie at least once some watch several times. But no one watches all 24 hours, right? Christmas TV writer ... more »Joanna Wilson trains her expertise on the 24-hour marathon of A Christmas Story to find out what really happens when you watch all 12 screenings of director Bob Clark s classic Christmas movie, non-stop, commercials and all. Along the way, she discusses the traditions of Christmas on TV, the nuances of Bob Clark s filmmaking, the ongoing appeal of the movie and its relation to unique storytelling talents of writer Jean Shepherd, the activities of binge-watching and hyper-viewing and experiences what may or may not be the first recorded case of soap poisoning.« less