The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

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🗓️ 24 December 2024

⏱️ 74 minutes

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This week, the Shat Crew dives into the heartwarming holiday classic: The Muppet Christmas Carol! Directed by Brian Henson and starring the legendary Michael Caine, this 1992 retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved tale combines Victorian drama with whimsical Muppet humor. But does it still hold up today? 🤔

Join Gene and Big D as they explore the film’s unique blend of festive joy and unexpected darkness, dissect its memorable (and not-so-memorable) songs and debate the modern relevance of Dickens' moral lessons. Along the way, they celebrate Gonzo and Rizzo’s comedic brilliance, reminisce about Christmas traditions, and even reimagine A Christmas Carol with Jeff Bezos as Scrooge.

Whether you're curious about the behind-the-scenes magic (and controversies), this episode promises Muppet mayhem, holiday cheer, and thoughtful commentary on one of Disney’s quirkiest adaptations.

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0:00.0	when you were talking about Elon, I was like, yeah, that guy.
0:02.8	When you were talking about Zuck, I was like, yeah, fuck that guy.
0:05.1	And you talk about Biz, it's like, hold on a second.
0:07.8	Remember when we first met John McLean?
0:10.7	Our God picked him up from the plane and took him down the Nakatomi Tower at the Christmas party.
0:18.1	And the terrorists were overzealous But it was sweet
0:21.5	When they killed Alice
0:23.3	And with a little help from Allen
0:25.8	John McClinkie kicked out
0:27.8	Welcome back to Shathe
0:29.1	The Movies, the podcast where we answered the question
0:31.2	Were the movies we love
0:32.2	And we were growing up really that good
0:33.9	You ever caught yourself thinking
0:35.4	Why don't they make movies like they used to?
0:37.4	Can you still remember spending your Friday night searching for the perfect movie rental
0:40.4	Blockbuster Video? Do you know what Blockbuster Video is? If you answered, yes, this is the podcast for you.
0:46.3	I am one of your hosts, Gene Lyons, and alongside me as my co-host, Big D. Dick Ebert.
0:51.9	Humbug. And each week, we take a look back in time,
0:54.8	decide if our favorite films still hold up.
0:57.0	The movies we cover are chosen by you,
0:58.7	the listeners, who generously commissioned the films you love.
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