All through the year, we here at TMV spend our time debating the great issues of the day, political and social, and often the debate gets pretty heated.
But today I am offering the ultimate in controversial topics… naming your favorite versions of the Christmas classic, Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol.
Since there have been both film versions and innumerable TV show versions, I will divide the debate into two categories, inviting you to name your favorites in both.
Personally, when it comes to film, I have to go with the crowd to name the 1951 Alistair Sim effort as being the definitive rendition of the story. But I would also point to the 1999 Patrick Stewart version as offering a superb series of performances and excellent cinematography. Partly out of nostalgia and partly out of genuine respect, I would point to the 1992 Muppet Christmas Carol which featured a very talented outing by Michael Caine.
As to television versions, I would of course have to name the WKRP version as being quite entertaining as well as the effort put forth by the cast of Alice (who can pass on Mel as Scrooge, buying goose for ‘Tiny Tom’).
So sing on out gang, offer your views on the best and the worst.