Its a Wonderful Life

[dgdrls]

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-jimmy-stewart-became-george-bailey-1482503526

This is an interesting read about Jimmy Stewart's return
to Hollywood from WWII as a B-24 Squadron Leader.

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[Ox]

It tells me I hafta be a member and to sign in.  Guess not...   

[dgdrls]

Sorry folks seems the link causes the need to sign in,

If you Google  WSJ Jimmy Stewart

select  How Jimmy Stewart Became George Bailey - WSJ

you should be able to see it

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[JohnW]

Yip, interesting.

In the movie, his little brother is the decorated pilot

[Ox]

There.  I searched as you suggested and was able to read the article.  Very interesting indeed.  I had no idea he had these problems and the demons he was fighting.  I often escape in my own mind and used to wonder if I could lead a group of men in combat, knowing that each and every decision I make could mean life or death for any of them.  I decided this wasn't for me and to set me on a hill with a good scoped rifle and leave me be.  I'm a good shot, but not good at anything else with combat (except for the sometimes useful trait of having extreme rage from time to time...).  Thanks for bringing this topic up, very interesting.

[John Mc]

My favorite "It's a Wonderful Life" piece was the fabled, long lost alternate ending

[Sixacresand]

We saw the play/show, "It's a Wonderful Life", at Dollywood.  It was very good with dancing and singing.  Very talented people. We enjoyed it.