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Plan for Healthy Life Style 4380 Fayetteville Rd. • Lumberton, NC 28358 Tele: 919-718-0414 • Fax: 919-718-0280 • Hours of Operation: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday Page 2 — Saturday, December 21, 2019 — The Robesonian A holiday classic with class: Jimmy Stewart stars in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ By Kyla Brewer but when his uncle misplaces Karolyn Grimes (“The Bishop’s Maybe that’s the secret to the since it was now free to do so, George’s Uncle Billy in “It’s a TV Media $8,000 from the family building Wife,” 1947), who played George film’s enduring success. Released hundreds of TV stations aired the Wonderful Life,” is also in that and loan business, the situation and Mary’s daughter Zuzu, is one a year after the end of World War movie repeatedly throughout the film. he holiday favorite that never looks bleak. As a distraught of the film’s few remaining living II, Capra’s epic holiday film of- 1980s, and millions of viewers be- Whether you’re celebrating a Tfails to warm viewers’ hearts is George contemplates suicide and cast members. She’s famous for fered audiences a sincere, heart- came enamored with the holiday homey family Christmas with all back just in time for Christmas Eve. wishes he was never born, God the memorable line: “Look daddy. warming message, but “It’s a tale. Although rights have since of the trimmings or honoring the Oscar winner Jimmy Stewart sends a bumbling guardian angel- Teacher says every time a bell Wonderful Life” was no box-office been reclaimed, it continues to holiday in a more understated (“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” in-training named Clarence (Henry rings, an angel gets his wings.” In cash-grab. In fact, many people delight fans each Christmas, and way, don’t miss the magic of “It’s 1939) stars as George Bailey, a Travers, “Mrs. Miniver,” 1942) to a 2016 Vanity Fair article com- are surprised to learn that the is now widely considered to be a Wonderful Life,” airing Tuesday, good man facing financial ruin in help him through. Clarence — memorating the film’s 70th anni- movie was considered a financial one of the greatest films ever Dec. 24, on NBC. And remember “It’s a Wonderful Life,” airing Tues- who hopes the assignment will fi- versary, she shared her take on flop at the time of its release. The made. the wisdom of the film’s angel, day, Dec. 24, on NBC. Directed by nally earn him his wings — shows Capra’s classic. tale behind the production is al- Stewart’s critically acclaimed Clarence, who sent George a card Frank Capra (“You Can’t Take It George what Bedford Falls would “Capra was trying to make most as interesting as the movie performance as Bailey undoubt- that read: “Remember, no man is With You,” 1938), the film was re- be like without him, and they visit people realize that life was worth itself. edly has a lot to do with the suc- a failure who has friends.” leased in 1946 and has since be- the many people whose lives he living, and that you can make a As the story goes, the movie cess of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and come a Yuletide classic. has touched throughout the years, difference,” she said. “We lose was based on the short story “The Hollywood legend Lionel Barry- George has given up many of including his wife, Mary (Donna sight of that every once in a while. Greatest Gift,” by author Philip more (“Key Largo,” 1948) is fan- Adelio’sItalian and American Gourmet Cuisine his own dreams to help the people Reed, “From Here to Eternity,” That’s why I think people love to Van Doren Stern. Capra bought tastic as the movie’s antagonist, in his hometown of Bedford Falls, 1953). watch it.” the rights for $10,000, and it was the mean, rich, old Mr. Potter. Bar- 111 W 3rd St, Lumberton the director’s first feature since rymore had worked with Capra (910) 671-4747 making propaganda films during before, as had H.B. Warner (“The the war. It was also Stewart’s first King of Kings,” 1927), who played since returning from his wartime druggist Mr. Gower. Fans of Cap- service in the United States Air ra’s work may also recognize an- Force Reserve. other familiar face, or beak, as it Filming a holiday movie in the were. The raven in the building California heat presented a and loan scenes was Jimmy the unique challenge. RKO special ef- Raven, who appeared in many of fects head Russell Shearman Capra’s films. (“Portrait of Jennie,” 1948) won Fans of Stewart’s work may Hours: an Oscar for developing a new recognize Beulah Bondi, who Monday • 11 AM - 10 PM compound consisting of water, played George’s mother, Mrs. Bai- Tuesday • 11 AM - 10 PM ley. Bondi portrayed the mother of Wednesday • 11 AM - 10 PM soap flakes, foamite and sugar to Thursday • 11 AM - 10 PM create fake snow for the film. Stewart’s characters in four of the Friday • 11 AM - 10 PM When the film was released in actor’s films, including “Mr. Smith Saturday • 5 PM - 10 PM December 1946, it garnered Goes to Washington” (1939). Sunday • Closed mixed reviews and failed to break Thomas Mitchell, who stars as even at the box office. It was nom- inated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, but only won for Shearman’s special ef- fects. While it may not have been a complete bomb, as some sug- gest, it did lose the studio about a half a million dollars. However, all was not lost for the film. In 1974, the rights to “It’s a Wonderful Life” were not re- Jimmy Stewart in a scene from “It’s a Wonderful Life” newed due to a clerical error, and The Robesonian — Saturday, December 21, 2019 — Page 3 8:00 pm WFXB Boxing Premier Champi- 4:00 pm WRAL WMBF ISU Figure Skat- 10:00 pm ESPN2 Road to the PFL 10:30 pm ESPN NBA Basketball New 1:00 am ESPN SportsCenter (1h) ons. Tony Harrison vs. Jermell Charlo 2. ing Grand Prix Final. (2h) Championship (1h) Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets. TNT Inside the NBA (Live) (1h) (Live) (2h) WFXB NFL Football (Live) (3h30) 10:30 pm NBCSN NHL Road to the Win- (Live) (2h30) 2:00 am ESPN SportsCenter (1h) ESPN2 NCAA Volleyball Division I ESPN Poker World Series. (1h) ter Classic (30m) 1:00 am ESPN SportsCenter (1h) ESPN2 NBA Basketball Boston Celtics Sports Tournament. 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