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Goal reached!
A Central New York family’s LEGO replica of “It’s a Wonderful Life” has received enough votes to be considered for an official LEGO set.


A lucky clerical snafu
It's a Wonderful Life appeared in theaters on January 7, 1947. It went into the public domain in 1974 and became a Christmas favorite.


Jimmy returns from World War II
He had just returned home from serving in World War II and this 1946 film was his first movie since witnessing the horrors of war.


Have you cast your vote?
Jason Middauh and daughter Jane are less than 1,800 votes shy of having their Lego set considered an official Lego product.


Mary's busy December
Donna Reed's daughter, Mary Owen, has a busy December as venues ask her to appear at their annual showings of "It's a Wonderful Life."


He was there 75 years ago
Jimmy Hawkins, who played Tommy Bailey in the film, discusses how perspectives on the film have changed in recent years.


FBI was interested
It’s A Wonderful Life bombed at the box office before becoming a Christmas classic. Along the way, it also caught the attention of the FBI.


75th anniversary of It's a Wonderful Life
Fans around the world are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the release of the popular Christmas film, It's a Wonderful Life.


American history through movies
Christopher Wilson of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History interprets "It's a Wonderful Life" with a new set of eyes.


Two stars reminisce
Two stars of It's a Wonderful Life, Carolyn Grimes and Jimmy Hawkins, look back at the classic film which was nominated for five Oscars.


A visit to Bedford Falls
The town of Seneca Falls, New York, holds an annual It's A Wonderful Life Festival. Get NEWSY's take on this special event.


Today visits "Bedford Falls"
NBC's TODAY show takes us on a trip to Seneca Falls, the town that embodies the spirit of the beloved film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”


More about a holiday tradition
Join Leo Landis, State Curator, and Christopher Wilson, National Museum of American History, as they discuss “It’s a Wonderful Life”


Hear more of the story
Historian Leslie Goddard will present a virtual illustrated lecture about the making of It's a Wonderful Life on December 14th at 6:30.


"It's a Wonderful LEGO Life" idea
As we continue our countdown to the 75th Anniversary of "It's a Wonderful Life" we encourage you to vote for "It's a Wonderful LEGO Life."


Don't miss this Christmas classic
Frank Capra’s "It's a Wonderful Life" will air twice on NBC in December. Dates are Dec. 4th and Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th at 8 p.m. EST.


Violet leaves a lipstick mark
Gloria Graham appears as the sultry Violet in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), along with Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart.


Is the Seneca Falls/ Bedford Falls connection fact or fiction?
Was Bedford Falls in Upstate New York really the inspiration for the Bedford Falls in the film, It's a Wonderful LIfe?


Happy birthday, Jimmy Hawkins
Today is Jimmy Hawkins' birthday. He appears with Donna Reed in It’s a Wonderful Life as Tommy Bailey, the youngest of the Bailey children.
A message from the snowflakes
The filming of It's a Wonderful Life (1946) in 90-degree heat introduced a new way for the special effects team to create falling snow.
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