The Muppet Christmas Carol facts for kids
The Muppet Christmas Carol is a fun American musical movie from 1992. It's based on a famous story called A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This movie was special because it was the first one made after Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets, passed away.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol Movie
What is the Movie About?
The story is about a grumpy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. He doesn't like Christmas or being kind to anyone. On Christmas Eve, he gets visited by three ghosts: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. These ghosts show him his past, present, and future. They hope to help him change his ways and learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Who Are the Main Characters?
The movie stars the amazing Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge. He acts alongside many of your favorite Muppets!
- Kermit the Frog plays Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's kind-hearted employee.
- Miss Piggy is Mrs. Cratchit, Bob's loving wife.
- Gonzo the Great takes on the role of Charles Dickens, the narrator of the story.
- Rizzo the Rat joins Gonzo as his sidekick, Rizzo.
- Fozzie Bear appears as Fozziwig, a cheerful old boss.
- Statler and Waldorf play the Marley brothers, who visit Scrooge as ghosts.
Music in the Movie
This movie is a musical, which means it has lots of great songs! The music and lyrics were all written by Paul Williams. The songs help tell the story and make the movie even more fun and memorable.
Making the Movie
The Muppet Christmas Carol was a very important movie for the Muppets. It was the first big movie they made after their creator, Jim Henson, passed away in 1990. The team worked hard to continue his legacy and bring this classic story to life with the Muppets' special touch.
