Jimmy Hawkins on starring in 'It's A Wonderful Life' and the film's enduring legacy

Actor, producer, and author Jimmy Hawkins shares his experience playing Tommy Bailey in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946), his thoughts on director Frank Capra and the film's impact, working in the early days of television ('The Ruggles,' 'Annie Oakley,' 'The Donna Reed Show,' 'My Three Sons'), and a recurring nightmare featuring Gene Autry.

In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/

Podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter
Podcast theme: David Gorham
Special thanks: Janie McKirgan