Charles Dickens’ tale of holiday-hating miser Ebenezer Scrooge and how he’s transformed by visits from three ghosts, A Christmas Carol, has become a Yuletide staple.
The 1843 novella has inspired multiple movie adaptations, including variations of the traditional story (even one with the Muppets), modern-day retellings like Scrooged and rom-com version Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and holiday episodes of TV series that draw inspiration from the concept. Family Ties, Saved by the Bell, Boy Meets World and Great News are just some of the TV shows that featured versions of Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.
As the holidays approach, The Hollywood Reporter takes a look back at some of the most memorable adaptations of A Christmas Carol.
