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The Quirky Origins of A CHRISTMAS STORY's Iconic Leg Lamp
GeekTyrantStory by Joey Paur
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The inside scoop on the classic Christmas film's most famous prop - the leg lamp that almost never was.
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- The leg lamp was a last-minute addition, dreamed up by the film's director after the original prop didn't make the cut. Talk about a holiday miracle!
- The lamp's iconic look was inspired by a real-life 'major award' - a vintage lamp the director's wife had received as a joke gift. Who knew kitsch could be so iconic?
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Jean Shepherd, A Christmas Story, A CHRISTMAS STORY