Episode 176: "A Mom for Christmas" (1990)

DEC 12, 202575 MIN
Radical Retro Rewind?! Podcast

Episode 176: "A Mom for Christmas" (1990)

DEC 12, 202575 MIN

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Welcome Back Radical Ones! ⚡️We are back with another brand-new episode of Radical Retro Rewind and this week we are celebrating the holidays with a Rob for Christmas. Our favorite movie geek Rob returns to join Ryan and David as we tackle the uniquely charming and completely confusing TV holiday favorite "A Mom for Christmas" from 1990!We unpack all the big questions, starting with how Olivia Newton-John nearly burns down the main character’s house with absolutely no reaction...the neon glow, the harlequin doll themed department store chaos, and the oddly creepy moments that somehow still end up feeling warm and festive. Also, public safety tip from Radical Ones. Just don’t decorate your tree with real candles like Victorian London!Originally airing on NBC on December 17, 1990, this marked Olivia Newton-John’s very first made for TV movie and it truly lives in a holiday category all its own. Grab the cocoa, plug in the Christmas lights, and join us for magic mannequins, retail romance, holiday logic that makes no sense at all!"The story follows 11-year-old Jessica Slocum (played by Juliet Sorci), who lost her mother at a young age. With her father, Jim (Doug Sheehan), being a workaholic and emotionally distant, Jessica feels the absence of maternal love deeply. Just before Christmas, she wins a free wish from a wishing well and wishes for a mother. Her wish is granted when Amy Miller, a department store mannequin brought to life by Philomena (Doris Roberts), becomes her temporary mother figure. However, Amy can only stay until Christmas Eve, leading to a heartwarming and magical journey as Jessica tries to keep her new mom in her life.”Stars: Olivia Newton-John, Juliet Sorci, Doug Sheehan, and Doris Roberts.⚡️Rob's Instagram: /⁠⁠⁠Brunch With The Halliwells⁠⁠⁠⚡️Davids Instagram⚡️Radical Ryan's InstagramPlease Like 👍 Comment 📝 Subscribe ✔️ to support the channel!⁠⁠THUNDERCATS INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER⁠⚡️For Business Inquiries & Beyond: [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy