Christmas Every Day (TV 1996)

Billy Jackson is not having a good Christmas. He got a basketball and just can't make a jump shot. His Uncle David is coming to town to open a Valu-Mall, which will put his Dad's store out ... See full summary »

Director:

Larry Peerce

Writers:

Stephen Alix (story), Stephen Alix (teleplay),

Stars:

Robert Hays, Bess Armstrong, Erik von Detten

3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Robert Hays	...	Henry Jackson
Bess Armstrong	...	Molly Jackson
Erik von Detten	...	Billy Jackson
Yvonne Zima	...	Sarah Jackson
Robert Curtis Brown	...	Uncle David Jackson
Robin Riker	...	Aunt Carolyn Jackson
Julia Whelan	...	Cousin Jacey Jackson
Tyler Mason Buckalew	...	Joey Manusco
Terrence Currier	...	Mr. Charmers (as Terrence P. Currier)
Kara Woods	...	Diane
Lindsay Austin Hough	...	Mike
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
George Allen	...	Himself (as Governor George Allen)
Mark Ross Edrys	...	Street Santa
Woody Robertson Jr.	...	Mr. Kelly
David Whorf	...	Dr. Baker

Storyline

Billy Jackson is not having a good Christmas. He got a basketball and just can't make a jump shot. His Uncle David is coming to town to open a Valu-Mall, which will put his Dad's store out of business. When he tells his little sister Sarah that there is no Santa, she makes a wish that it would be Christmas every day. He now has to relive Christmas Day over and over again.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | time loop | deja vu | repeated event

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 December 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kathe mera Hristougenna

Filming Locations:

Ashland, Virginia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Goodman/Rosen Productions, Family Channel, The, MTM Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Billy puts a headband on one Christmas day. After his uncle runs into the garage...his headband is missing in the sequence when his uncle exits his car and checks for damage.

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Connections

Version of Studio 57: Christmas Every Day (1954)

User Reviews

Great Movie for Relearning the Spirit of Christmas

Although it might be considered one of the "Groundhog Day" movies of Christmas (like "12 Days of Christmas Eve") it once again brings home many of the true values cherished during the holidays. After a frustrating and disappointing Christmas, our main character inadvertently wounds his young sister by insisting there is no Santa. In order to appease her, he wishes, at her forceful request, that every day be Christmas. His wish comes true and he is forced to relive Christmas Day over and over again. He slowly comes to discover that happiness is made and chosen, and best enjoyed when shared. If you enjoy a cheerful premise with a happy ending, this just might become one of your holiday viewing regulars.