1KHO 960: The Untold Story Behind It's a Wonderful Life | Aaron Burns and Justin Strawhand, Jimmy

It's a Wonderful Life has touched generations of families, but few know the extraordinary story of suffering and healing behind Jimmy Stewart's unforgettable performance. Filmmaker Aaron Burns and screenwriter Justin Strahan join Ginny Yurich to share the remarkable true story behind their new film, Jimmy, which follows Stewart from Hollywood stardom through his harrowing service in World War II and his eventual return to filmmaking. They reveal how Stewart's own struggles shaped the emotional depth of George Bailey, and why making It's a Wonderful Life became part of his healing. The conversation explores the complicated relationship between Stewart and his father, the surprising ways sacrifice and service give life meaning, and why achievement alone cannot satisfy our deepest longings. Along the way, Burns and Strahan share how childhood adventures, imaginative play, and a love of timeless stories inspired their own creative journeys. Jimmy opens exclusively in theaters November 6. ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  TalkBox.Mom is offering their $35 phrasebook for free with your first Box for a limited time-  just visit talkbox.mom/outside, choose your language, and your free phrasebook will automatically be added to your order with your first Box. HeyPolo - Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to https://heypolo.com/1000hours  or use code 1000HOURS and get 70% off your first year! My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com  and save 15% on your order during their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress. BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Looking for guided adventures that will blow you away with their attention to detail? Head to www.exploreworldwide.com and tell them 1KHO sent you! Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.  Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/1000hours  with code 1000hours Ka’Chava - Go to https://kachava.com  and use code 1000HOURS for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices