http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084022/
I grew up in the late 50's and early 60's listening to Jean Shepard, 10:15pm M-S on WOR. One of the last, great storytellers. His type is what made AM radio worthwhile.
When I first saw "A Christmas Story" I had no idea what it was about. As soon as I heard that voice, some of the character names and some of the narrative, I knew this was a movie made from several of his radio shows. It was truly a deja vu experience for me.
It truly captured what I visualised listening to him as a kid.
FWIW, I saw the second movie you're refering to and it doesn't hold a candle to "A christmas Story", IMHO
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