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Schmoopie · 12-06-2009, 07:04 AM

There are probably a thousand movie versions of this wonderful story, but what is your very favorite? Mine is hands down the Allister Simm version. I absolutely LOVE it! I think the reason I love it so much is because of the memories that I have associated with it.

When I was in junior high, on the last day of school before Christmas break, we never did anything in class and the school would broadcast this movie on all the TV's thorughout the school. I don't think I ever got to watch the entire thing in one sitting, but it's just the feeling that Christmas is coming and there won't be any school for two weeks. I miss that feeling... just not the same when you are an adult and working through the holidays, even if you get Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off.

I have other versions that I like as well, such as Mickey's Christmas Carol and I just saw one last Sunday afternoon with George C Scott as Scrooge. Loved that one. I also like the Patrick Stewart version.

tv star collector · 12-06-2009, 09:30 AM

Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962), the very first animated TV special,
is still my favorite. But I also watched the ones with Henry Winkler, Mickey
Mouse, and The Muppets (among others).

Schmoopie · 12-06-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962), the very first animated TV special,
is still my favorite. But I also watched the ones with Henry Winkler, Mickey
Mouse, and The Muppets (among others).

Ha ha, I forgot about that one! It's great! I haven't seen that in ages! I hope it will come on this season, or else I'm sure I can find it somewhere. I'd love to see it again!

PlayOn · 12-06-2009, 06:47 PM

I like all of the versions. I can't wait to see the one in 3D. A few of my cousins went to see it and they said it was good.

Pitooey · 12-06-2009, 09:06 PM

I've said it time after time again. Scrooge with Albert Finney is my favorite.

comedyfreak · 12-06-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

I've said it time after time again. Scrooge with Albert Finney is my favorite.

Mine too! He did such a great job as Scrooge.

Brian Damage · 12-06-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

I've said it time after time again. Scrooge with Albert Finney is my favorite.

YES! That is my favorite as well

Jude The Obscure · 12-06-2009, 11:27 PM

I own the Alistair Sim, George C Scott and Albert Finney versions

dakert · 12-06-2009, 11:32 PM

The 1938 version with Reginald Owen is my favorite --anyone elses??

browneyes106 · 12-06-2009, 11:37 PM

I liked the George C. Scott version. I saw the Jim Carrey 3-D version last night and it was pretty good.

tv star collector · 12-07-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

I own the Alistair Sim, George C Scott and Albert Finney versions

I had forgotten that Alistair Sim reprised his role twenty years later in the
1971 animated TV special, produced by Richard Williams. I haven't seen
that one in many years.

Zoneboy · 12-07-2009, 11:41 AM

Can anyone guess who the actor is playing Scrooge in this recent photo? He's been all over tv for years and that's the only clue for now.

sunshinefizzy · 12-07-2009, 03:48 PM

In my opinion, George C. Scott's version tops everybody else's.

Tubehead · 12-07-2009, 08:36 PM

my faovite arEs
mummepts chritsmas carol
scrooged bill murry my all time favorite
disneys christmas carol with jim carry
disney mickey mouse christmas carol
i liked looney toones christmas carol
the flistones christmas caorl just got it couple days ago.

Marvo301 · 12-07-2009, 09:41 PM

My favorite is the Allistair Sim version. I also like the the George C. Scott and Patrick Stewart Versions.

12-06-2009, 07:04 AM	#1
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Favorite Version of "A Christmas Carol" There are probably a thousand movie versions of this wonderful story, but what is your very favorite? Mine is hands down the Allister Simm version. I absolutely LOVE it! I think the reason I love it so much is because of the memories that I have associated with it. When I was in junior high, on the last day of school before Christmas break, we never did anything in class and the school would broadcast this movie on all the TV's thorughout the school. I don't think I ever got to watch the entire thing in one sitting, but it's just the feeling that Christmas is coming and there won't be any school for two weeks. I miss that feeling... just not the same when you are an adult and working through the holidays, even if you get Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off. I have other versions that I like as well, such as Mickey's Christmas Carol and I just saw one last Sunday afternoon with George C Scott as Scrooge. Loved that one. I also like the Patrick Stewart version.
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PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	I like all of the versions. I can't wait to see the one in 3D. A few of my cousins went to see it and they said it was good.
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Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I've said it time after time again. Scrooge with Albert Finney is my favorite. Attached Images
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12-07-2009, 11:41 AM	#12
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,403	Scrooge as Played by..... Can anyone guess who the actor is playing Scrooge in this recent photo? He's been all over tv for years and that's the only clue for now.
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Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	favorie christmas carol my faovite arEs mummepts chritsmas carol scrooged bill murry my all time favorite disneys christmas carol with jim carry disney mickey mouse christmas carol i liked looney toones christmas carol the flistones christmas caorl just got it couple days ago.

12-06-2009, 09:30 AM	#2
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962), the very first animated TV special, is still my favorite. But I also watched the ones with Henry Winkler, Mickey Mouse, and The Muppets (among others).

12-06-2009, 11:27 PM	#8
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I own the Alistair Sim, George C Scott and Albert Finney versions

12-06-2009, 11:32 PM	#9
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	The 1938 version with Reginald Owen is my favorite --anyone elses??

12-06-2009, 11:37 PM	#10
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I liked the George C. Scott version. I saw the Jim Carrey 3-D version last night and it was pretty good.

12-07-2009, 03:48 PM	#13
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	In my opinion, George C. Scott's version tops everybody else's.

12-07-2009, 09:41 PM	#15
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	My favorite is the Allistair Sim version. I also like the the George C. Scott and Patrick Stewart Versions.
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