Review of The Fitzgerald Family Christmas (2012) by Stephen Holden for New York Times — 06 Dec 2012

Mr. Burns shuffles this dense material with the dexterity of a card shark. The pace, although swift, is never rushed. The writing and acting give you vivid enough tastes of the characters - there are seven children, two parents, and assorted spouses, lovers and friends - so that each registers as a singular flavor.