Christmas Story

Watched it twice this year, and actual tears appeared! I think I watch this every Christmas and get the same feelings.

Simply terrific timeless this is the kind of stuff that makes a grown man like me cry ,love it, MeTV thank you.

This episode along with others from this time period of the 60s that provided storytelling at its best is so far removed from today's episodes that attempts to duplicate this. This should be required for all middle schoolers is my recommendation if we have more of an understanding of what society is about this would be beneficial in today's fast World we live in thank you for the opportunity to recommend this as required viewing grandparents sit down with the grandkids watch it and go to school providing life lessons .

I bet somebody did it for you!

When Andy figures out how to keep Christmas happy for Sam (and his family), who has been jailed for a moonshining offense, town scrooge Ben Weaver doesn't take too kindly to it given he was the one who lodged the complaint against Sam.

The Christmas setting, complete with snow and that small hometown festive feeling, provides a wonderful backdrop to the episode, which conveys true Christmas spirit in the most beautiful fashion. From Andy and Ellie beautifully singing "Away in A Manger" to the decorating and eventual lighting of the Christmas tree, 'Christmas Story' is one that I personally watch throughout the year and over and over throughout the holiday season as I cherish the memories of me watching it with my grandpa when I was just a kid.

I hope you enjoy as much as I always have. It rarely ceases to bring me to tears.

Andy acts in a kind way, releasing some prisoners so they can enjoy Christmas. He starts to head home for a celebration, when old Ben brings in a man who he accuses of moonshining. This throws the holiday into turmoil. But there is a heartwarming twist. One of those episodes that is memorable, though so formulaic.

Will Wright is outstanding as Mayberry's Scrooge Ben Weaver. One of TAGS best performances. An unusually good script for season 1 meant Andy didn't have to dominate screen time with his southern fried act. Elinor Donahue is delightful even getting a chance to sing. The vanilla Muggins family didn't have many lines and were mostly in the background. Barney played a big role but his character still is waiting to burst out as one of the best in tv history. The ladies were going to and from the courthouse backroom with food as if there was an imaginary stove back there. Bland Sam Edwards will be in multiple episodes after being Sam Muggins here. His best role will be helpless Fred in "The Bazaar" playing one of many Mayberry menfolk lost in the kitchen Andy miraculously is a cooking whiz in.