Good evening again everyone! I noticed something Bill Anderson wrote earlier tonight. In the context, Bill was discussing with Robert Anderson some of the ways Christmas celebrations had changed, at least in the historical context in America. Anyone today, at least over 40 or 50 years old, would dispute that.
Which is why there was one Christmas story aired on network television as late as 1971 which I remember very well. It wasn't exactly the Son of God coming to earth, born in a stable in Bethlehem either. But the spirit of the season as envisioned is certainly evident throughout this old movie. The movie: "The Homecoming: A Christmas Story" was the prelude that inspired the long-running Walton series. The cast of characters is slightly different, in that Andrew Duggan played the role of John Walton rather than Ralph Wait showing up when the actual series began, and other actors eventually came onboard later too. However, Richard Thomas played in this original movie. But the interesting thing here is that I have been searching for this movie for over two decades, since the networks jerked it off the air before Beta and VHS recorders became popular, and no one seemed to have a taped copy of the movie. Well folks, that's now changed. Amazon.com has the entire movie in DVD version, and I found it last night on a random google search. If you really want a REAL Christmas story to show your kids or grand kids, this is certainly highly recommended to get this one while it is still available. It is NOT available in VHS or Beta formats, but pirated versions may soon be available later since Werner Brothers holds the copyright and this DVS movie is licensed. Again, I want you to know how THIS movie has certainly impacted my own life! I was it at least during three times since its origin in 1971 before it suddenly vanished, that I watched it. It's one of those kinds of movies that move you in such a way to seek it out many years later and wonder why no one has resurrected it anywhere, on VHS, Cable Television during the Christmas season, or any other venue? IT IS AVAILABLE right now on Amazon.com. Just go directly to DVDs and type in "The Homecoming"... click on The Homecoming (1971) and buy it. It's under $12.00!!! Buy three of 'em and you get past Amazon's free shipping threashold of $25.00 and send the other two to your children or grandchildren NEXT Christmas. It's a treasure of a movie, and a treasure of a real Christmas story! Kindest regards, Frank _______________________________________________ Libnw mailing list [email protected] List info and subscriber options: http://immosys.com/mailman/listinfo/libnw Archives: http://immosys.com/mailman//pipermail/libnw
