Favorite version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

[Action Avenue]

I am almost overwhelmed by all these responses! Though it seems at least a few are from people who do not observe Xmas; as for me, though I am agnostic, I still enjoy things that remind me of childhood, & suppose others also are.


I hope my brother comes up next week to watch stuff with me, as I will wait until he does to watch this film. We both are fans of Serling & Sterling!

I suppose I watch more on TCM than on all other channels combined. I cannot recall any details from other versions of the story, though I may recall some of the versions themselves. Thans for your post, Victoria Silverwolf, you have given just enough info to make me all the more eager to watch this one, without spoilers.

Action Avenue: I too enjoy Wonderful Life, though it has been some years since I last saw it. I find I can more easily recall the name "Mr. Potter" than the actor's name, "Lionel Barrymore"; in fact, it took a while just now. I have felt similarly to George Bailey, wondering what purpose my life serves, especially at this time of year.

I hear you, Jeffbert. It's a Wonderful Life can be a bittersweet movie to watch. I admittedly have also felt like George Bailey when I've been depressed. Would the people in my life be better off if I had never been born? Or would even miss me if I was not here? I really don't feel that way consistently, but when one eventually falls from a peak in life into a valley.... it's easy to form that pattern of thinking. Anyway, I feel good for the most part and the holidays generally go well with me and my wife. Thanks for letting your thoughts known!

 

[Gary Compton]

Muppets - no not you lot but an argument could be made

The Muppets Xmas Carol - brilliant beyond belief.

 

[Jeffbert]

I finally watched the Serling version, & found it to be a fine example of his work. At the time it was shown, there must have been strong political opposition to involvement in foreign conflicts, as the whole thing showed isolationism as folly, since US involvement became necessary eventually, but at a greater cost. Well, anyway, that was the message of the story, though I think that there are conflicts that are too small to require U.S. involvement, & occasions when that involvement, though intended for good, results in ill.

Anyway, I think it was a way to present the message (or call it propaganda) to an audience that may not have been otherwise willing to listen. I am stuck for getting this post away from politics. I find myself often at odds with Serling's political views; though I thoroughly enjoy his stories.