Mr. Parker is a character in Bob Clark's films, A Christmas Story and My Summer Story, Brian Levant's film, A Christmas Story 2.
History[]
A Christmas Story: Parading To Santa[]
In the twenty-third scene of the film, "Parading To Santa", Ralphie Parker was begging to go to the mall to ask Santa Claus what he wants for Christmas. In the background, there is a parade. Randy Parker enjoys the parade so the family stays to continue watching the parade. Mr. Parker is annoyed by Ralphie's begging and complaining so he says, "Shut up Ralphie!". After the parade is over, Mr. Parker tells Ralphie and Randy how to go up, meet Santa Claus, and ask what they want for Christmas.
A Christmas Story: Chinese Turkey?[]
In the thirty-first scene of the film, "Chinese Turkey?", the Parker family go out to eat at a Chinese restaurant because The Bumpus Hounds stole and devoured their turkey. Mrs. Parker screams in horror because the head of the duck is still on the duck. Mr. Parker makes light of the situation and says "It's smiling at me", so Chinese Father cuts the roasted duck's head off. This slightly startles Mr. Parker, but scares the rest of his family. They soon accept their meal and eat the roast duck.
Personality[]
Mr. Parker is gruff, stern, and grumpy. He is a good father who shows his love by giving gifts to his children, but is quite tough with them too. He can be represented by the term, "tough but fair".
Trivia[]
- He had a BB gun when he was eight years old.
- He has always wished to be part of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.
- In the film’s script, his first name is said to be: Frank.
- Despite his constant mentions of being late for work in A Christmas Story, we don't know what job he has, as it was never mentioned.