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Starring: Michael Caine, Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Miss Piggy and Rizzo the Rat
Plot: Ebenezer Scrooge is a rich man who is very stingy. He’s got an employee, Bob Cratchit, who is very poor and has a little boy, Tiny Tim, who is very sick. On Christmas Eve Scrooge is visited by three spirits who allow him to see Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. It changes Scrooge’s outlook on life and in the end he becomes a wonderful human being. Of course, there is all the typical Muppet silliness, which is why this rendition of the story is my most favorite.
Favorite Moments:
- I love all the songs and I’ve put a few of them on my playlist. Check them out, they’re great.
- I love Gonzo playing the narrator. He and Rizzo are very funny together.
- The workers in the counting house ask for more coal, when Scrooge tells them he’ll take it out of their check, suddenly they are all wearing Hawaiian shirts and singing calypso music.

- Scrooge grabbs a person (muppet) and throws him out of the office. The man's muffled response comes through the door, "Thanks for not yelling at me."
- Scrooge and Sam the Eagle’s interaction when Scrooge is a boy. You’ll see the quote below.

Quotes:
Gonzo: I know the story of A Christmas Carol like the back of my hand!

Rizzo the Rat: Prove it!

Gonzo: Okay. (turns around and shows his arm to Rizzo)

Gonzo: There's a mole on my thumb, and a scar on my wrist, from when I fell of my bicycle! Rizzo the Rat: No, no, no, don't tell us your hand, tell us the story!
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Ebenezer Scrooge: What right have you to be merry? You're poor enough.

Fred: What right have you to be dismal? You're rich enough.

Rizzo: Got him there. The old boy's speechless.

Ebenezer Scrooge: If I could work my will any idiot who goes around with a Merry Christmas on his lips would be cooked with his own turkey and buried with a stake of holly through his heart. Rizzo the Rat: Well, not quite speechless.
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Sam the Eagle: (Speaking to young Scrooge upon his Graduation) You'll love business! You see, business, it is the AMERICAN WAY!

Gonzo: Sam, Sam, come here (whispers something in his ear)

Sam the Eagle: Oh, sorry... It is the BRITISH WAY

Young Scrooge: Yes, sir.

I don't know why, but this cracks us up every time!
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Ebenezer Scrooge: Bob Cratchit, I've had my fill of this.

Miss Piggy: And I have had my fill of you, Mr. Scrooge.

Ebenezer Scrooge: And therefore, Bob Cratchit...

Miss Piggy: And therefore, you can leave this house at once.

Ebenezer Scrooge: And therefore, I'm about to raise your salary!

Miss Piggy: Ooh, and I am about to raise you right off the pavement...! Pardon?

Kermit the Frog: Pardon?
Miss Piggy is so sassy!