Cast Members Discuss A Christmas Story

Published: Dec. 13, 2016, 9 p.m.

b'Actors Zack Ward and Julie Matthews discuss their experiences as cast members of\\xa0A Christmas Story, one of filmdom\\u2019s favorite family comedies. Film critic A.J. Hakari, the Mad Movie Man, also joins in the fun. Back in 1983, Zack Ward portrayed Scut Farkus -- the scary red-haired bully -- in A Christmas Story. Since then, he has appeared in many other movies and TV shows. Among Zack\\u2019s films are Transformers, Almost Famous and Resident Evil: Apocalypse. His television credits include work on such series as Deadwood, Dollhouse, Crossing Jordan, Cold Case, CSI, NCIS and Titus.\\xa0 Julie Matthews, one of the carolers in A Christmas Story, also helped with the film\\u2019s casting. During the past 20 years, she has achieved success as a character actress, vocalist and model. Her impressive show biz background includes work as an agent, casting director, talent scout, producer, TV director, acting coach, publicist and writer. In addition to A Christmas Story, Julie has appeared on-screen in such movies as Major League and Bob Roberts.'