Before Ralphie shot his eye out, he suffered through his first summer job.
From Jean Shepherd (A Christmas Story) comes the story of 14 year old Ralphie's first job, and the family vacation the family is planning to a rustic fishing cabin on Lake Michigan. Originally made for the Disney Channel, this film is a delightful family comedy.
Acting
James Sikking's Old Man—equal parts pathetic and pathos.
Writing
Shepherd's narration weaponizes nostalgia like a sentimental grenade.
Production
Gloriously beige 80s Disney aesthetic, complete with synthetic score.
Director
Dick Bartlett
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Disney buried this for years; it didn't get a proper home release until 2012 despite starring a post-Stand By Me Jerry O'Connell.
Shepherd spent his entire career monetizing his Indiana childhood; this is the deep-cut sequel to his actual masterpiece.
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