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A Christmas Carol |
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E.G. Marshall spotlights as Scrooge in this dramatic retelling of Charles Dickens' classic christmas radio show tale. A tightfisted old man is haunted by a trio of ghosts that reveal the wretchedness of his heart-- and his possible future should he refuse to repent his wicked ways. |
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31 Responses to Episode 0402
I think E.G. Marshall did a terrific job as Ebenezer Scrooge. The only thing that could've been better is if they added more eerie & chilling music for Jacob Marley and the Ghost of Christams Future. But, it's still a good episode. =0)
Russell
Good job with familiar material, only flaw is using of the standard CBSRMT music cues, took you out of the story momentarily, EG wasn't EG for most of this, excellent Scrooge
KIRK
I rate this episode 4 out of 5 cooked gooses. :) Classic tale including one magnificent classic actor. I love that EG was in the story!
Chris
Charles Dickens' radio classic performed by E. G. Marshall as scrooge. A miserly and bitter old man is visited By the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future who show Scrooge the effects of his actions, and the legacy he has created should he carry on as he has.
Dawn Elliot
We enjoyed listening to this episode on Christmas eve with all the family gathered 'round. My brother's kids thought this was a show from "before TV." The story was a familiar one, though, and everyone enjoyed it. I hope you did too. I like this version the best of any I've ever heard. E.G. Marshall was superb, as were all the cast. No second rate performances.
Pleasant dreams...
Dan Lemuel J.
Listened to this one about 6 times over the holidays. I like it more and more with repeated listenings. Only gripe I have with their adaptation: When Scrooge is with the ghost of Xmas past, they visit the deathbed of a person she says is his Aunt who raised him. They then mention that she had one son--his nephew, Fred. In the book, of course, this person is not his aunt--it's his sister, Fern. Obviously, his Aunt's son would be his cousin, not his nephew. Why the change/screw-up?
Jhacy
The BEST radio production of Dicken's"A Christmas Carol" is The Campbell Playhouse production with Orson Welles and Lionel Barrymore as Scrooge. This one isn't very good- it's so-so. E.G. Marshall; while good as the host of CBSRMT and as actor on his own, isn't as crotchety and miserly sounding as Lionel Barrymore. Barrymore's role as Scooge is THE classic epitome of Ebneezer Scrooge.
Kristin
One Christmas Eve, my brother and I couldn't sleep, the house was dark, and warm, and we were teenagers. I think my brother had moved out but was home staying all night to celebrate Christmas. I had a Radio Shack Transistor radio, and all we could find turning the dial was christmas music, and then........Rochester NY came in quiet clear, and heard these blissful words 'Good Evening, my name is E G Marshall, welcome to the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, tonight I will not only be narrating tonights story, but acting in it as well......BAH Humbug' A Christmas Carol.....a christmas I have never forgotten to this day.....
Jim
Very nice memory! It\'s funny how we remember what radio we listened to the CBSRMT on. I had my grammas old RCA from the 50\'s that was molded light blue plastic with a glowing gold tuning knob. I can see (and hear) it now...
Robert
One Christmas Eve, my brother and I couldn't sleep, the house was dark, and warm, and we were teenagers. I think my brother had moved out but was home staying all night to celebrate Christmas. I had a Radio Shack Transistor radio, and all we could find turning the dial was christmas music, and then........Rochester NY came in quiet clear, and heard these blissful words 'Good Evening, my name is E G Marshall, welcome to the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, tonight I will not only be narrating tonights story, but acting in it as well......BAH Humbug' A Christmas Carol.....a christmas I have never forgotten to this day.....
Scott
What fun! I used to tune this in on Christmas Eve's back when they originally ran ... but always fell asleep before Jacob Marley showed up. What a delight to find this 40 years later and finally enjoy the full episode on a Christmas eve
Mike
I may be in the minority here, but a lot of the acting in this episode seems rather stilted and lacking in emotion. I don't know why, but everything about this particular adaptation seems rushed and a bit off somehow. (This is just my personal opinion.) I love CBSRMT in general, so I'm not criticizing the series, which is my favorite radio series of all time! But this particular episode is not one of my favorites. (I don't mind listening though.)
Here's a thought, the actor on who often plays misers on CBSRMT would have made the best Scrooge ever! I can't remember his name, but he often plays cruel men who are in control of people's debts. He would have been the absolute perfect Scrooge, so I don't know why they didn't cast him in that role. Ralph Bell would have been my second choice for that particular part, since he is great at playing dark, sarcastic characters.
Amy
This was a fine adaptation, and it was cool to hear E.G. in the story instead of just introducing it. I haven't read the book, but I thought it was kind of strange that Bob Cratchit didn't mention the prize turkey to Scrooge or figure out where it came from.
BF
Leon Janney is the name of the actor I couldn't remember. He would have made an excellent Scrooge. Ian Martin would also have been a good Scrooge as well.
Amy
This is a great show! The acting and production is 5 star! And true to the book. Its worth listening to any time of the year.
Neil
On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish, disagreeable London merchant, returns to his living quarters with no thought of celebrating the holiday season. When a request for charity is made of him in the name of his dead partner, he answers that the Christmas spirit is wasteful and foolish. Only after he goes to sleep and is visited by three apparitions does Scrooge change his mind.
Adam
For those of you who love to celebrate Christmas in July, (and you know who you are) here is the CBSRMT's Christmas Carol show! Everyone else can save this for December. Its a great rendition of the classic tale, done just perfect! 5 stars! Enjoy
Mark Spangler