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The Stingiest Man in Town

  • TV Movie
  • 1978
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
490
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The Stingiest Man in Town (1978)
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This version of the story is told from the perspective of B.A.H. Humbug. After Ebenezer Scrooge refuses to assist the poor or have Christmas Dinner with his nephew, he is visited by the ghos... Read allThis version of the story is told from the perspective of B.A.H. Humbug. After Ebenezer Scrooge refuses to assist the poor or have Christmas Dinner with his nephew, he is visited by the ghost of his one time business partner and friend, Jacob Marley. Marley tells him to change hi... Read allThis version of the story is told from the perspective of B.A.H. Humbug. After Ebenezer Scrooge refuses to assist the poor or have Christmas Dinner with his nephew, he is visited by the ghost of his one time business partner and friend, Jacob Marley. Marley tells him to change his ways and Scrooge refutes this as madness. He is then visited by three ghosts, all who sh... Read all

  • Directors
    • Jules Bass
    • Arthur Rankin Jr.
  • Writers
    • Janice Torre
    • Romeo Muller
    • Charles Dickens
  • Stars
    • Walter Matthau
    • Tom Bosley
    • Theodore Bikel
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    490
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jules Bass
      • Arthur Rankin Jr.
    • Writers
      • Janice Torre
      • Romeo Muller
      • Charles Dickens
    • Stars
      • Walter Matthau
      • Tom Bosley
      • Theodore Bikel
    • 14User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Boris Karloff, Mickey Rooney, George S. Irving, Billie Mae Richards, Dick Shawn, and Jackie Vernon in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    The Stingiest Man in Town (1978)
    Walter Matthau in The Stingiest Man in Town (1978)
    Walter Matthau in The Stingiest Man in Town (1978)

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    Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    • Ebenezer Scrooge
    • (voice)
    Tom Bosley
    Tom Bosley
    • B.A.H. Humbug
    • (voice)
    Theodore Bikel
    Theodore Bikel
    • Marley's Ghost
    • (voice)
    Robert Morse
    Robert Morse
    • Young Scrooge
    • (voice)
    Dennis Day
    Dennis Day
    • Nephew Fred
    • (voice)
    Paul Frees
    Paul Frees
    • Ghost of Christmas Past
    • (voice)
    • …
    Sonny Melendrez
    Sonny Melendrez
    • Bob Cratchit
    • (voice)
    Debra Clinger
    Debra Clinger
    • Martha Cratchit
    • (voice)
    • (as Debbie Clinger)
    Bobby Rolofson
    • Tiny Tim
    • (voice)
    • (as Robert Rolofson)
    Steffi Calli
    • Belinda Cratchit
    • (voice)
    • (as Steffani Calli)
    Eric Hines
    • Peter Cratchit
    • (voice)
    Dee Stratton
    • Fred's Wife
    • (voice)
    Darlene Conley
    Darlene Conley
    • Mrs. Cratchit
    • (voice)
    Shelby Flint
    • Belle
    • (voice)
    Diana Lee
      Charles Matthau
      Charles Matthau
      • The Boy
      • (voice)
      • Directors
        • Jules Bass
        • Arthur Rankin Jr.
      • Writers
        • Janice Torre
        • Romeo Muller
        • Charles Dickens
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      • Trivia
        While The Stingiest Man in Town (1978) is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella "A Christmas Carol", it is specifically an animated remake of a live-action musical version of "A Christmas Carol" that is also titled "The Stingiest Man in Town". That musical version, with book and lyrics by Janice Torre, aired as part of the NBC anthology series The Alcoa Hour (1955) in 1956.
      • Quotes

        B.A.H. Humbug: [singing] Christmas trees are brightly lighted/ Around the world, the church bells ring/ Big and small, all are invited/ To the birthday party of the King/ Mighty prince and humble peasant/ Each must choose a gift to bring/ Do you have a birthday present/ For the birthday party of the King?/ Once wise men came in His honor/ Bringing frankincense, myrrh, and gold/ But what is gold to a Ruler/ Who has all the stars to hold?/ Do you know what gift will please Him?/ Praise Him more than anything/ Bring a heart that truly loves Him/ To the birthday party of the King/

      • Connections
        Featured in Familiar Faces: Familiar Faces #46: The 12 Forgotten Animated Christmas Classics (2010)
      • Soundtracks
        A Christmas Carol/Overture
        (uncredited)

        Performed by Tom Bosley, Chorus, and Orchestra

      User reviews14

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      7/10
      Above average telling of the often told story
      Review Date 8/5/2019

      I have Reviewed OVER 600 "Christmas Films, & Christmas Television Movies , & Television Specials". Please BEWARE Of films and specials with just one review! For instance When "It's a POSITIVE" chances are that the reviewer was involved with the production. "If its Negative" then they may have a grudge against the film for whatever reason. I am fare. I am on a mission to watch every Christmas Movie ever produced. Since 2014 I average 100 per year.

      The Stingiest Man in Town is the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, told in the 1978 version through the perspective of the insect B.A.H. Humbug (voiced by Tom Bosley), obviously a word play on Scrooge's catch phrase, "bah humbug". Scrooge (performed by Walter Matthau) is portrayed as the tightwad Charles Dickens intended him to be with his consistent resistance to assist the poor or even have Christmas dinner with his nephew Fred (performed by Dennis Day) and his family. In hopes of resuscitating the goodness of his one-time friend, the ghost of Jacob Marley (voiced by Theodore Bikel), Scrooge's former business partner, visits Scrooge in his mansion, exhorting him to change his ways. Scrooge deems this to be madness and soon prepares for bed.

      Nevertheless, Scrooge's attitude soon changes after a fateful night wherein three ghosts also visit him and take him through his past and present, and show him what his future would be like if he does not change.

      Not that many twist and turns in this version but it is a great introduction to small children who are too young for the "Darker Versions" of the story!
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      • Release date
        • December 23, 1978 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • 町一番のけちんぼう
      • Production companies
        • Rankin/Bass Productions
        • Topcraft
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      • Runtime
        1 hour
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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