The Real Bedford Falls: It's a Wonderful Life

Explore the connections between Seneca Falls, New York, and Bedford Falls, the fictional setting of the beloved movie It's A Wonderful Life.

Narrated by NBC Today Show’s Bob Dotson, The Real Bedford Falls: It's a Wonderful Life examines small-town life in Seneca Falls, captures the excitement of the annual It's a Wonderful Life Festival, and celebrates the enduring themes of the Frank Capra classic starring James Stewart and Donna Reed. The film features interviews with Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu Bailey; Jimmy Hawkins, who played Tommy Bailey; Monica Capra Hodges, granddaughter of Frank Capra; and film critic Leonard Maltin. It airs Thursday, October 20 at 9:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV. Repeats Sunday, October 23 at 3:30 p.m.

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