Question 1

How did the filmmakers create the illusion of Flick's tongue sticking to the flagpole?

Accepted Answer

A hidden suction tube was used to safely create the illusion that his tongue had frozen to the metal.

Question 2

Why did Darren McGavin ad-lib gibberish during his furnace rants?

Accepted Answer

He spoke gibberish to avoid actual profanity, ensuring a PG rating for the family-friendly film.

Question 3

What happened to the Cleveland home used for the Parker family's exterior shots?

Accepted Answer

It was purchased on eBay in 2005 for $150,000, restored to match the film's appearance, and opened as a tourist attraction in 2006.

Question 4

How did the filmmakers hide Tedde Moore's pregnancy during filming?

Accepted Answer

They padded the rest of her body to match her eight-month pregnant belly, making her appear stout instead of an unmarried mother in the 1940s setting.

Question 5

What award did 'A Christmas Story' win in 1984?

Accepted Answer

It won a Writers Guild of America award in 1984.

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