“Unlock the Surprising Secrets Behind Your Beloved Holiday Movies That You Never Knew!”
Considering the music publisher’s dire warning that songs aimed at children were doomed to fail, it was a surprising success. Cantor’s performance sent the sheet music for the song flying off the shelves of retailers.
Jack Nicholson Was Interested In Playing Ralphie’s Dad
Apparently, Jack Nicholson was reportedly offered the role of The Old Man Parker in A Christmas Story. But, any interest in casting, and paying him, would have meant doubling the budget. Nevertheless, it was director Bob Clark who didn’t know Nicholson was interested.
Ultimately, Nicholson was never cast for the role of Ralphie’s dad in the iconic movie. Instead, it went to Darren McGavin, who was the perfect choice for the role.
The Grinch’s Green Color Was Inspired By A Rental Car
In the original book, the Grinch is illustrated in black and white, with hints of pink and red. Apparently, that was never the case for the character. Instead, as rumors have it, Chuck Jones was inspired to give the Grinch a whole different color.
The Grinch’s iconic coloring came after Jones rented a car that was painted with an ugly shade of green. Of course, the change proved to be worth it.
You Can Thank Stanley Kubrick For Christmas Vacation
Jeremiah Checkik began his career as a fashion photographer for Vogue before transitioning into directing. The Christmas Vacation director talked to Den of Geek! in 2011, and said, “They were very dark and sexy and sort of a little bit ahead of their time regarding style.” They gained the notice of Kubrick, who had mentioned them as his favorite American filmmaker.
