Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol 1962

Overview

Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol is a 1962 American animated musical holiday television special produced by UPA. Directed by Abe Levitow, the production serves as an adaptation of the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The film features the character Mr. Magoo in the starring role of the cold-hearted old miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Within the narrative, the story is presented as a stage production featuring Mr. Magoo. As the plot unfolds, the character of Scrooge is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who attempt to teach him the true meaning of the holiday. The voice cast for this project includes Jim Backus, Morey Amsterdam, Jack Cassidy, and Royal Dano, with Amsterdam providing the voice for the character Brady. The film is categorized as animation, family, and comedy, with a runtime of 52 minutes. It was released in the United States on December 18, 1962. This musical adaptation explores the classic tale through the perspective of the central character as he undergoes his transformation during the Christmas season.