Scrooged (1988) Charles Dickens, Bill Murray, Bobcat Goldthwait, & the Solid Gold Dancers!
Book Vs. Movie:
Scrooged
The Charles Dickens Classic Vs. the 1988 Film
After ten years of producing special holiday episodes in December, the Margos discovered that there are numerous versions of Charles Dickens's *A Christmas Carol*. Everyone from the Fonz to Susan Lucci to Sir Patrick Stewart has portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge in some adaptation. So, why not select one version each season to explore and celebrate? This week, we're focusing on the 1988 film *Scrooged*, featuring Bill Murray and Robert Donner. This version is a complex classic, notable for its high levels of cynicism but it still makes us laugh! Which version did the Margos prefer? Listen to find out!
In this ep, the Margos discuss:
- How Charles Dickens “Saved” Christmas
- The backstory of the movie
- The Movie Cast: Bill Murray (Frank Cross,) Karen Allen (Claire,) John Forsythe (Lew,) John Glover (Brice Cummings,) Bobcat Goldthwait, David Johansen (Ghost of Christmas Past,) Carol Kane (Ghost of Christmas Present,) Robert Mitchum (Preston Rhinelander,) Nicholas Phillips (Calvin,) Alfre Woodard (Grace,) and Mabel King as Grandma.
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Clips used:
- Frank meets his first ghost
- Scrooged (1988 trailer)
- Lester Wilson and the Solid Gold Dancers
- Carol Kane as the Ghost of Christmas Present
- Bill Murray’s last speech in the film
- Scrooged music by Danny Elfman
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