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Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962)
Released By: Paramount Home Video   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Paramount Home Video
Genre: Children's
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: N/A
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Jim Backus
Published ID: 1060
UPC: 018713812391, 074645433394, 074645864198, 796019803045,
Plot: Having made a bundle on their 130-episode package of Mr. Magoo TV cartoons, the folks at UPA studios decided to star Magoo in a 60-minute musical version of Charles Dickens' {-A Christmas Carol.} First telecast over the NBC network on December 18, 1962, Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol deftly uses the device of depicting Magoo as a famous Broadway star, returning to the stage to essay the role of Ebeneezer Scrooge. This framing device has, unfortunately, been eliminated from currently available TV and video versions of this hour-long animated special. Still, Magoo has plenty of time to shine as Scrooge, a role ideally suited for the character's crotchety demeanor and comic nearsightedness. The five original songs by Jules Styne and Bob Merrill are wonderful-far more so than the disposable score of the 1970 live-action Christmas Carol musical adaptation Scrooge. The principal voices are provided by Jim Backus as Magoo, Jack Cassidy as Bob Cratchit, Royal Dano as Marley's Ghost, and Joan Gardner, Morey Amsterdam and Paul Frees. Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol served as the pilot for the 1964 animated anthology series The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo, wherein Magoo essayed such literary roles as Friar Tuck, Gunga Din, and all seven of Snow White's dwarves. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Good old classic
Added 10/17/2009
As entertainment these days seems to be short in morals these simple old shows are a breath of fresh air to us "Old School" people. Yes this is good for the family and YES CHILDREN! Bring back the OLD!!!
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Classic
Added 1/20/2009
This is an great take on a well known story that will leave you with a wonderful feeling. The songs are the best and you'll remember them forever. My children are 32 & 34 and they had to have this movie. It is a must see & have.
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Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol
Added 1/6/2009
I loved it as a child and wanted my Grandchildren to see it. We enjoyed it very much.
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Mr Magoo video
Added 1/6/2009
My sister LOVES this video so was more than excited when she received her copy for Christmas. She said the quality was perfect!
Thanks for allowing me to share and send a quality gift from Amazon to her!
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Childhood Memory
Added 12/22/2008
Mr McGoo's Christmas Carol was just how I remembered it as a child. I was born in 1954. Back in those days, musicals were popular. Cartoons have come a long way since this movie. I am happy that I purchased it.
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Good old classic
Added 10/17/2009
As entertainment these days seems to be short in morals these simple old shows are a breath of fresh air to us "Old School" people. Yes this is good for the family and YES CHILDREN! Bring back the OLD!!!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Classic
Added 1/20/2009
This is an great take on a well known story that will leave you with a wonderful feeling. The songs are the best and you'll remember them forever. My children are 32 & 34 and they had to have this movie. It is a must see & have.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol
Added 1/6/2009
I loved it as a child and wanted my Grandchildren to see it. We enjoyed it very much.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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