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MG: Tell us about the development and your involvement with “The Untold Christmas Story”? At the end of the film when he gives Peter the BB gun you can see the pride in the fathers face because he gave his child the ultimate gift. You can say “A Christmas Story” is about a kid wanting a BB gun but when it comes down to it it’s really the father and son relationship between Darren McGavin and Peter Billingsley. Yes it was made in the 1980’s however, in terms of a generation that really enjoys the film it’s more those from the 1950’s that enjoy it due to the film being a time piece film set in the mid-west.
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That movie was made to not be a generational movie. MG: This film is such a classic amongst many generations and new fans discover it every year, how can you reflect on that?
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I think you have to have at least one or two things from every movie you do because it’s yours and down the line it becomes your kids and its now something that Dad used or wore.
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SS: No I have nothing from “A Christmas Story” at all! From “The Toy” they sent me a bunch of stuff like shirts, a jacket as well as the spider man pajamas and military uniform. MG: Did you get to keep any props or memorabilia from the shoot? He told me that I had to bring it up so I did and then it was too much so we brought it down a little and it was great. When I did the first take of the tongue on the flag pole scene I was kind of conservative. He told me to do whatever felt right and that if I did something he didn’t like he would let me know. He wanted to see if I was a decent guy and if I could carry on a conversation. Him and I just sat down and shot the bull. SS: Bob and I got along from the first time I met him during my audition for the film. Richard Prior told me the same thing so that’s what I have always done. My Dad would tell me you are making a movie but enjoy yourself. For kids movie making should not be a job. Every movie and experience is different but I had fun shooting in Cleveland and Canada. It was great forming relationships with Peter Billingsley, Bob Clark and everyone else on the set. It was about 25 degrees below zero with the wind chill and I was out there for that shoot over the course of a few days. SS: I don’t know if there is any one particular moment that stands out other than being out in the cold for the infamous tongue on the flag pole scene. MG: What is your most memorable experience working on “A Christmas Story”? He was an amazing person and outside of my family Richard was probably one of the most influential people I have ever had in my life. Whatever I needed I could always go to him. He was very gracious and kind and he would let me go to him for advice and to ask questions.
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Scott Schwartz: Richard made the experience ten times more fun than what normal movie making was. Mike Gencarelli: Tell us about your experience working with Richard Pryor in the film “The Toy”? Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Scott about his experience on “A Christmas Story” and revisiting it every holiday season. Scott also starred alongside Richard Pryor in “The Toy”. Scott Schwartz is known best for playing the role of Flick in the timeless holiday classic “A Christmas Story”.