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This musical adaptation of the classic tale by Charles Dickens stars Magoo as the cold-hearted old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge.This musical adaptation of the classic tale by Charles Dickens stars Magoo as the cold-hearted old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge.This musical adaptation of the classic tale by Charles Dickens stars Magoo as the cold-hearted old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge.
Jim Backus
- Ebenezer Scrooge
- (voice)
- …
Morey Amsterdam
- Brady
- (voice)
- …
Jack Cassidy
- Bob Cratchit
- (voice)
- …
Royal Dano
- Marley's Ghost
- (voice)
Paul Frees
- Stage Director
- (voice)
- …
Joan Gardner
- Tiny Tim
- (voice)
- …
Marie Matthews
- Young Scrooge
- (voice)
- …
Laura Olsher
- Mrs. Cratchit
- (voice)
- …
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- TriviaThe producers wondered if Jim Backus could handle the singing required for this TV special. Briefly, they considered using Robert Goulet for Scrooge's singing voice.
- GoofsIn the TV special, the Cratchits repeatedly wish for a Christmas tree. In 1843, when "A Christmas Carol" was published and presumably takes place, German-style Christmas trees had just been introduced to England by the royal family, and would have been unknown to working class people such as the Cratchits.
- Quotes
Ebenezer Scrooge: [looks at a painting] Imagine going out looking like this... lock me up for a loony they would.
- Alternate versionsAlthough shown in its entire 53-minute version during the 1960s, many current television prints of the "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" have been cut by as much as 10 minutes to make room for longer commercial breaks. The "Back to Broadway" framing story is often eliminated, as well as the songs "Ringle, Ringle" and "We're Despicable".
- ConnectionsFeatured in The White Shadow: Christmas Story (1980)
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My Favorite over all version of a Christmas Carol!
While my favorite live action version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is George C. Scott's 1984 version I would have to say that even that good film comes in second to this wonderful film.
Charles Dickens certainly wrote a story that would be retold in various forms 100's of times. However, MISTER MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL really captures the viewers imagination both young and old alike. Emphasis on the young viewer. Children, much like myself 25 years ago, really respond to this films animation and great songs. I still enjoy singing along with the various songs in this film as do my children. They are very catchy.
All the important aspects of the book are here in this version. Even though I like other film versions of this story this version holds a special place in my heart. Also, for all those that think RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER was the first animated Christmas special, think again it was this film.
Lastly, I firmly believe you will like this film. Trust me, Mr. Magoo brings the house down!!!
Charles Dickens certainly wrote a story that would be retold in various forms 100's of times. However, MISTER MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL really captures the viewers imagination both young and old alike. Emphasis on the young viewer. Children, much like myself 25 years ago, really respond to this films animation and great songs. I still enjoy singing along with the various songs in this film as do my children. They are very catchy.
All the important aspects of the book are here in this version. Even though I like other film versions of this story this version holds a special place in my heart. Also, for all those that think RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER was the first animated Christmas special, think again it was this film.
Lastly, I firmly believe you will like this film. Trust me, Mr. Magoo brings the house down!!!
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- AbeStreet
- Dec 23, 2003
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