Well, you might want to look further.This one pales in comparison to the 1970's "Scrooge" with Albert Finney. The musical numbers are big and well-produced, but in most cases seem out of place. Surprisingly, the singing, by a cast most of whom are not known for their musical abilities, isn't bad. The acting could be better: Kelsey Grammar scowls and hunches throughout. As ghosts of Christmas past and present, Jane Krakowski and Jesse L. Martin both miss the mark. Geraldine Chaplin, as the mute ghost of Christmas Future, is just creepy. Jennifer Love Hewitt is fine but only in two brief scenes.

I cannot believe I have never seen this, but I am certain I have just found my new favorite version of 'A Christmas Carol'. There were a few scenes/numbers that started off with some question, but they were pulled together to make sense and beauty and fun. Kelsey Grammar was an amazing choice for the role of Scrooge. He was meant to play that part. My biggest hesitation was with the choice of Jason Alexander as Marley, however after a few chords he pulled me in with his usual charisma (and I had no idea he could even sing!) This is not serious and droning for those of you traditionalists with no imagination, but for everyone with an open mind who loves a good Dickens adaptation, this is it! Fabulous and full of fun from many of our favorite screen stars!

I am not sure if this is the same one that I remember, it states that this was made in 2004.. the musical I remember I watched as a child.. a long, long time ago.. IF this is the same one that I remember.. it was one of THE BEST renditions of A Christmas Carol I have EVER seen. One of the songs I remember best was "Thank you very much" when Scrooge died and they were dancing on his coffin, it seemed to epitomize.. the character.. however, I find that you do not see it on TV anymore.. one that I would watch, again and again.. I am a musical fanatic.. love them and tend to remember songs more than anything else.. One of the things I love about this rendition is being able to sing along the 2nd time I saw it..

I have seen quite a few versions of A Christmas Carol in my time and this is without a doubt the worst adaption of Charles Dickens greatest work ever made. Poor casting, bad acting, uninspired and prolonged dance scenes, scatty songs which certainly do not stir the heart and a rather over the top approach whenever they feel the need to depart from the original script. The film appears to have been a deliberate and disastrously failed attempt at humour, at least one hopes so as that is the only thing that could excuse casting Kelsey Grammar as Scrooge. He does not pass muster as a dramatic actor. Do not waste your time with this musical, it isn't worth it.If you want to see a truly inspired adaption you can't go past Scrooge (1951), which after fifty years still remains superb. If you want to see the truest version of the story then George C. Scott's 1984 portrayal is best. If you want something a little lighter to show the children, then The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) is another excellent adaption with some wonderful songs. If you want a cartoon then the 1971 version with Scrooge's Alastair Sim reprising his role.I would advise sticking to Scrooge though and maybe the Muppet's on a back shelf. Grammar's 'Carol is simply is terrible.