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A Christmas Story
Episode #17 (2.11)
Broadcast Date: December 17, 1986
Copyright Date: 1986
Story: December 24, 1986
My Rating: 7
Larry is excited to see his family for Christmas, but is very dissapointed when the airport is snowed in. Balki tries to cheer Balki up.
Written by: Dale McRaven
Director: Joel Zwick
Nitpicks
Larry said that if he didn't get to Wisconsin, he wouldn't be able to be the "Christmas Boy" until 1995. Actually, he would have a chance in 1994. If Elaine takes 1986, and 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993 are taken by Larry's seven other siblings, Larry's turn would come in 1994.
Coinsedences
The Christmas tree lights came on right after Larry got the "Christmas spirit"
Personal Information
At the Appleton's house on Christmas, you can smell hot apple cider on the stove, baked nut bread in the oven, a roaring fire in the fireplace, and the whole piano will be standing around the fireplace singing Christmas carols.
Larry gets to be the "Christmas Boy" every nine years, who gets to pass out the presents on Christmas morning.
Quotes
Edwina: Seven swans are swimming
Mary Anne: Six geese are laying
Balki: Five onion rings!
Larry: Four calling birds
Jennifer: Three french hens
Twinkecetti (nothing)
All: And a partredge in a pear tree!
Balki: Wow, a Christmas bonus! I could always use another envelope.
Larry: Balki, do you know what year it is?
Balki: 1986?
Larry: Well, yes it is.
Larry: Balki, I thought I was missing Christmas with my family and friends, but I'm not. You're here.
Myposian Culture
On Mypos they decorate a Christmas turtle, and they use the Christmas lettuce to stop it from slowly crawling away. They also roast radishes on Christmas. They say "Happy Birthday" on Mypos to recognize that Christmas is the birthdate of Jesus Christ.
Dimitri Status
Balki was holding Dimitri (and Dimitri had glasses on) when Larry decided to drive to Wisconsin.
Cast
| BRONSON PINCHOT | Balki
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| MARK LINN-BAKER | Larry
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| MELANIE WILSON | Jennifer
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| REBECA ARTHUR | Mary Anne
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| ERNIE SABELLA | Donald Twinkecetti
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| BELITA MORENO | Edwina Twinkecetti
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| JAY GERBER | Christmas Tree Salesperson
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Uncredited
The Twinkecetti's children were not credited.
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