How a small town in Rhode Island is connected to 'It's a Wonderful Life' - PBS NewsHour

[Rhiannon12866]

Watching the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” has become a holiday tradition for millions of families. One small town in Rhode Island believes it helped inspire the beloved movie. Pamela Watts of Ocean State Media has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. - 12/23/2025.

[Coldwater]

1. Makes perfect sense

and with all the snow last night, Little Compton even looks like Bedford Falls

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Thanks for verifying the connection

[mwmisses4289]

3. Hhmmm....

Just read an article where Seneca Falls, NY is claimed as the inspiration.
Frank Capra apparently spent some time there in 1945 and loved it.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. That's the discussion, both towns have the claim to fame...