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Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas
Scrooge is visited by a girl with a snow globe—which shows him people like Mike Love and Three Dog Night singing Christmas carols—to teach the crotchety old skinflint the True Spirit of Christmas.
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Plot Summary
A rock and roll adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', this musical tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted man who despises Christmas. He is visited by three spirits who show him the error of his ways, leading him to a joyous transformation.
Critical Reception
Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas was a made-for-television musical that garnered a modest reception. While praised for its energetic musical numbers and a spirited performance by Anthony Newley as Scrooge, it was often seen as a somewhat dated or less impactful adaptation compared to other versions of the classic tale.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic rock and roll musical numbers.
Anthony Newley's performance as Scrooge is a highlight.
Some found the adaptation to be a bit too simplistic or dated.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this made-for-television film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'A Christmas Carol' before being changed to 'Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas' for its release.
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