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** Scrooge never actually says "Bah! Humbug" in the book. He refers to Christmas as "a load of humbug" and replies with "Bah!" whenever he couldn't offer a rebuttal to an argument, but never both at once.
** The third ghost met by Scrooge is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, not the Ghost of Christmas Future.
** Scrooge never actually says "Bah! Humbug" in the book. He refers to Christmas as "a load of humbug" and replies with "Bah!" whenever he couldn't offer a rebuttal to an argument, but never both at once.
** The third ghost met by Scrooge is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, not the Ghost of Christmas Future.
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*ReferencedBy: [[Referencedby/AChristmasCarol Has its own page]].
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* MoneyDearBoy: Dickens originally wrote it to pay off a debt. However, the story was a hit from the first release on. Dickens was also quite fond of the story and would keep revisiting it.
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* MoneyDearBoy: Dickens originally wrote it to pay off a debt. Ironically, he insisted that it come with full-colour illustrations, which ate into the profits he needed. However, the story was a hit from the first release on.release. Dickens was also quite fond of the story and would keep revisiting it.
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* ColbertBump: The 1935 ''Scrooge'', featuring Seymour Hicks, has gained notoriety, if not infamy, after being riffed on ''WebVideo/AtopTheFourthWall''.
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** YetAnotherChristmasCarolYetAnotherChristmasCarol (doubles as an UrExample)
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**Originally, the story was supposed to take place 10 years after Marley died. Dickens changed this to seven years, as seven has always been considered a magical number.
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** UrbanLegend has it that Dickens originally considered calling Tiny Tim "Little Larry", "Small Sam", or "Puny Pete".
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** UrbanLegend has it that Dickens originally considered calling Tiny Tim "Little Larry", "Small Sam", or "Puny Pete". Whether or not he considered those names, one alternate name he really did consider was “little Fred,” possibly after his own younger brother. Eventually, though, he transferred the name “Fred” to Scrooge’s nephew.
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* WordOfGod: At the beginning Charles Dickens speaks directly to the reader to impress upon them that Jacob Marley was dead to begin with. He explains this one fact is absolutely crucial to the story, and therefore warrants extensive WordOfGod confirmation, from death certificate to door-nail.
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** In the manuscript version of the story, Tiny Tim's fate wasn't revealed, with his survival presumably added when Dickens went to the publishers'.
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** Dickens originally considered calling Tiny Tim "Little Larry", "Small Sam", or "PunyPete".Pete".
** In the manuscript version of the story, Tiny Tim's fate wasn't revealed, with his survival presumably added when Dickens went to the publishers'.
** Dickens originally considered calling Tiny Tim "Little Larry", "Small Sam", or "Puny
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** The reason for Scrooge's hostility toward his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptations assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him or Fran. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar FreudianExcuse.
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** The reason for Scrooge's hostility toward his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptations assume it was because his mother Fan died giving birth to him or Fran.him. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar FreudianExcuse.
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** Belle is sometimes referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book. Several adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in the book she's simply called "Belle".
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** In adaptations Belle is sometimes referred to as usually seen dancing at Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book. Several adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in ball, sometimes being his daughter or niece. In the book she's simply called "Belle".first seen when she breaks up with Scrooge, and no relation to Fezziwig is given.
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** Mrs. Dilber is often made the housekeeper who stole the curtains, sheets, and shirt off Scrooge's corpse, while in the book she was the laundress who stole his sugar tongs, boots, and spoons.
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** Mrs. Dilber is often made the unnamed housekeeper who stole the curtains, sheets, and shirt off Scrooge's corpse, while in the book she was the laundress who stole his sugar tongs, boots, and spoons.
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* AdaptationOverdosed: The other wiki [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptations_of_A_Christmas_Carol lists]] ''scores'' of adaptations in every form of media, including at least 40 separate full-length film and TV productions. And that's not even getting into the YetAnotherChristmasCarol trope...
* BeamMeUpScotty: The third ghost met by Scrooge is the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, not the ghost of Christmas Future.
* BeamMeUpScotty: The third ghost met by Scrooge is the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, not the ghost of Christmas Future.
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* AdaptationOverdosed: The other wiki [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptations_of_A_Christmas_Carol lists]] ''scores'' of adaptations in every form of media, including at least 40 separate full-length film and TV productions. And that's not even getting into the YetAnotherChristmasCarol trope...
trope.
* BeamMeUpScotty: The third ghost met by Scrooge is theghost Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, not the ghost Ghost of Christmas Future.
* BeamMeUpScotty: The third ghost met by Scrooge is the
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* WordOfDante: Several details of the story have been used in so many stage and screen adaptations that it's surprising to learn that they weren't in Dickens' original. Belle is sometimes referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book. Many adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in the book she's simply called "Belle". Also, the reason for Scrooge's hostility toward his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptations assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him or Fran. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar FreudianExcuse.
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* WordOfDante: Several details of the story have been used in so many stage and screen adaptations that it's surprising to learn that they weren't in Dickens' original. original.
** Belle is sometimes referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book.Many Several adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in the book she's simply called "Belle". Also, the "Belle".
** The reason for Scrooge's hostility toward his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptations assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him or Fran. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similarFreudianExcuse.FreudianExcuse.
** Mrs. Dilber is often made the housekeeper who stole the curtains, sheets, and shirt off Scrooge's corpse, while in the book she was the laundress who stole his sugar tongs, boots, and spoons.
** Belle is sometimes referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book.
** The reason for Scrooge's hostility toward his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptations assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him or Fran. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar
** Mrs. Dilber is often made the housekeeper who stole the curtains, sheets, and shirt off Scrooge's corpse, while in the book she was the laundress who stole his sugar tongs, boots, and spoons.
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* SavingChristmas: Surprisingly, this book did just that. In England and other English-Influenced Countries, December 25th wasn't celebrated as Christmas, or it was merely glanced over. Although Prince Albert married QueenVictoria in 1840 and brought over many German Customs for Christmas, the majority of the English Population ignored the holiday since the times of Lord Protectorate Oliver Cromwell, viewing it as too Catholic. With this Novella, Christmas immediately regained influence and prestige in England. The Commercialization of Christmas can also be attributed to this Novella, as the theme of giving to others, especially the less fortunate, was very visible in the book, and was what Scrooge learned to do at the end.
** Not only that, but the book (and consequently Dickens himself) is commonly credited with inventing the phrase "Merry Christmas", which hadn't been used commonly up to that point. He didn't, but he revived it.
** Not only that, but the book (and consequently Dickens himself) is commonly credited with inventing the phrase "Merry Christmas", which hadn't been used commonly up to that point. He didn't, but he revived it.
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* WordOfDante: Several details of the story have been used in so many stage and screen adaptations that it's surprising to learn that they weren't in Dickens' original. Belle is often referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book (in fact, many adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in the book she's simply called "Belle"). Also, the reason for Scrooge's hostility toward his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptations just assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar FreudianExcuse.
** Although Scrooge's mother could not have died giving birth to him unless Fran is meant to be his *half*-sister. She is not only smaller than Boy!Ebenezer but explicitly called out as "much younger".
** Although Scrooge's mother could not have died giving birth to him unless Fran is meant to be his *half*-sister. She is not only smaller than Boy!Ebenezer but explicitly called out as "much younger".
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* WordOfDante: Several details of the story have been used in so many stage and screen adaptations that it's surprising to learn that they weren't in Dickens' original. Belle is often sometimes referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book (in fact, many book. Many adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in the book she's simply called "Belle"). "Belle". Also, the reason for Scrooge's hostility toward his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptations just assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him. him or Fran. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar FreudianExcuse.
** Although Scrooge's mother could not have died giving birth to him unless Fran is meant to be his *half*-sister. She is not only smaller than Boy!Ebenezer but explicitly called out as "much younger".FreudianExcuse.
** Although Scrooge's mother could not have died giving birth to him unless Fran is meant to be his *half*-sister. She is not only smaller than Boy!Ebenezer but explicitly called out as "much younger".
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* LostInImitation: The numerous adaptations of this story tend to focus more on a character hating Christmas than the intended AuthorTract of why the rich need to help the poor. Some modern adaptations such as ''Film/{{Scrooged}}'' do touch on the latter, but it's still not the main focus.
* MemeticMutation: This book is where we get the phrases "Merry Christmas" and "Bah, humbug", as well as people thinking that ''humbug'' is a term of derision.
** He didn't invent "Merry Christmas" -- it goes back to the 16th century -- but he definitely resurrected it. They use both "Merry" and "Happy Christmas" in England (viz. the famous "Happy Xmas War Is Over" track by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and Queen Elizabeth II 's annual message). "Happy" is sometimes preferred because "Merry" can imply drunkenness.
* MemeticMutation: This book is where we get the phrases "Merry Christmas" and "Bah, humbug", as well as people thinking that ''humbug'' is a term of derision.
** He didn't invent "Merry Christmas" -- it goes back to the 16th century -- but he definitely resurrected it. They use both "Merry" and "Happy Christmas" in England (viz. the famous "Happy Xmas War Is Over" track by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and Queen Elizabeth II 's annual message). "Happy" is sometimes preferred because "Merry" can imply drunkenness.
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* LostInImitation: The numerous adaptations of this story tend to focus more on a character hating Christmas than the intended AuthorTract of why the rich need to help the poor. Some modern adaptations such as ''Film/{{Scrooged}}'' do touch on the latter, but it's still not the main focus.
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** He didn't invent "Merry Christmas" -- it goes back to the 16th century -- but he definitely resurrected it. They use both "Merry" and "Happy Christmas" in England (viz. the famous "Happy Xmas War Is Over" track by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and QueenElizabethII Queen Elizabeth II 's annual message). "Happy" is sometimes preferred because "Merry" can imply drunkenness.
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* WordOfDante: Several details of the story have been used in so many stage and screen adaptions that it's surprising to learn that they weren't in Dickens' original. Belle is often referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book (in fact, many adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in the book she's simply called "Belle"). Also, the reason for Scrooge's hostility toward his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptions just assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar FreudianExcuse.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Dickens originally considered calling Tiny Tim "Little Larry", "Small Sam", or "Puny Pete".
* WordOfDante: Several details of the story have been used in so many stage and screenadaptions adaptations that it's surprising to learn that they weren't in Dickens' original. Belle is often referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book (in fact, many adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in the book she's simply called "Belle"). Also, the reason for Scrooge's hostility toward his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptions adaptations just assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar FreudianExcuse.
* WordOfDante: Several details of the story have been used in so many stage and screen
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** He didn't invent "Merry Christmas" -- it goes back to the 16th century -- but he definitely resurrected it. They use both "Merry" and "Happy Christmas" in England (viz. the famous "Happy Xmas War Is Over" track by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and QueenElizabethII 's annual message). "Happy" is sometimes preferred because "Merry" can imply drunkenness.
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* SavingChristmas: Surprisingly, this book did just that. In England and other English-Influenced Countries, December 25th wasn't celebrated as Christmas, or it was merely glanced over. Although Prince Albert married Queen Victoria in 1840 and brought over many German Customs for Christmas, the majority of the English Population ignored the holiday since the times of Lord Protectorate Oliver Cromwell, viewing it as too Catholic. With this Novella, Christmas immediately regained influence and prestige in England. The Commercialization of Christmas can also be attributed to this Novella, as the theme of giving to others, especially the less fortunate, was very visible in the book, and was what Scrooge learned to do at the end.
** Not only that, but the book (and consequently Dickens himself) is commonly credited with inventing the phrase "Merry Christmas", which hadn't been used commonly up to that point.
** Not only that, but the book (and consequently Dickens himself) is commonly credited with inventing the phrase "Merry Christmas", which hadn't been used commonly up to that point.
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* SavingChristmas: Surprisingly, this book did just that. In England and other English-Influenced Countries, December 25th wasn't celebrated as Christmas, or it was merely glanced over. Although Prince Albert married Queen Victoria QueenVictoria in 1840 and brought over many German Customs for Christmas, the majority of the English Population ignored the holiday since the times of Lord Protectorate Oliver Cromwell, viewing it as too Catholic. With this Novella, Christmas immediately regained influence and prestige in England. The Commercialization of Christmas can also be attributed to this Novella, as the theme of giving to others, especially the less fortunate, was very visible in the book, and was what Scrooge learned to do at the end.
** Not only that, but the book (and consequently Dickens himself) is commonly credited with inventing the phrase "Merry Christmas", which hadn't been used commonly up to that point. He didn't, but he revived it.
** Not only that, but the book (and consequently Dickens himself) is commonly credited with inventing the phrase "Merry Christmas", which hadn't been used commonly up to that point. He didn't, but he revived it.
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** The third ghost met by Scrooge is the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, not the ghost of Christmas Future.
** Scrooge does not by the Cratchit family a turkey, he buys them a goose. Turkey was actually popular before Victorian Times, but goose briefly replaced it.
*** What? He watches them eat a goose while he's with the Ghost of Christmas Present, but it is indeed a turkey that he buys them. Check the text.
** The third ghost met by Scrooge is the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, not the ghost of Christmas Future.
** Scrooge does not by the Cratchit family a turkey, he buys them a goose. Turkey was actually popular before Victorian Times, but goose briefly replaced it.
*** What? He watches them eat a goose while he's with the Ghost of Christmas Present, but it is indeed a turkey that he buys them. Check the text.
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* BeamMeUpScotty:
**BeamMeUpScotty: The third ghost met by Scrooge is the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, not the ghost of Christmas Future.
** Scrooge does not by the Cratchit family a turkey, he buys them a goose. Turkey was actually popular before Victorian Times, but goose briefly replaced it.
*** What? He watches them eat a goose while he's with the Ghost of Christmas Present, but it is indeed a turkey that he buys them. Check the text.Future.
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** Scrooge does not by the Cratchit family a turkey, he buys them a goose. Turkey was actually popular before Victorian Times, but goose briefly replaced it.
*** What? He watches them eat a goose while he's with the Ghost of Christmas Present, but it is indeed a turkey that he buys them. Check the text.
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* WordOfDante: Several details of the story have been used in so many stage and screen adaptions that it's surprising to learn that they weren't in Dickens' original. Belle is often referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book (in fact, many adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in the book she's simply called "Belle"). Also, the reason for Scrooge's hostility toward is nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptions just assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar FreudianExcuse.
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* WordOfDante: Several details of the story have been used in so many stage and screen adaptions that it's surprising to learn that they weren't in Dickens' original. Belle is often referred to as Fezziwig's daughter, when no such detail exists in the book (in fact, many adaptions give her name as "Isabelle," whereas in the book she's simply called "Belle"). Also, the reason for Scrooge's hostility toward is his nephew is never clearly spelled out, though most adaptions just assume it was because his mother died giving birth to him. Likewise, the reason that Scrooge's father is cold to him is never spelled out, but is often given a similar FreudianExcuse.
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**The third ghost met by Scrooge is the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, not the ghost of Christmas Future.
**Scrooge does not by the Cratchit family a turkey, he buys them a goose. Turkey was actually popular before Victorian Times, but goose briefly replaced it.
**The third ghost met by Scrooge is the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, not the ghost of Christmas Future.
**Scrooge does not by the Cratchit family a turkey, he buys them a goose. Turkey was actually popular before Victorian Times, but goose briefly replaced it.
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* AdaptationOverdosed: And how! The other wiki [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptations_of_A_Christmas_Carol lists]] ''scores'' of adaptations in every form of media, including at least 40 separate full-length film and TV productions. And that's not even getting into the YetAnotherChristmasCarol trope...
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* AdaptationOverdosed: And how! The other wiki [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptations_of_A_Christmas_Carol lists]] ''scores'' of adaptations in every form of media, including at least 40 separate full-length film and TV productions. And that's not even getting into the YetAnotherChristmasCarol trope...
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* HeyItsThatVoice: In the 2009 adaptation, [[Film/ThePrincessBride Westley]] is collecting alms for the poor, [[Film/ForrestGump Jenny]] is Scrooge's love interest, [[PrideAndPrejudice Mr. Darcy]] is Scrooge's nephew, [[Film/{{Hook}} Mr. Smee]] and a British [[Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit Eddie Valiant]] is Scrooge's jolly former boss, and [[Film/TheDarkKnightSaga Commissioner Gordon]] has a son named Tiny Tim and a daughter who is [[Series/{{Castle}} Alexis Castle]]. And of course, Scrooge is voiced by none other than [[Film/HowTheGrinchStoleChristmas the Grinch]]!
** In the 2001 version you have [[Recap/DoctorWhoNSS1E3TheUnquietDead Charles Dickens]] as, well, Charles Dickens AND Scrooge, you have Nicholas Cage as Marley, and [[{{Film/Titanic 1997}} Rose]] as Belle.
* HeyItsThatGuy:
** 2009 version: Doesn't Scrooge's rich nephew look and sound a LOT like the [[Film/NannyMcPhee Cedric]]?? Why, hello, Colin Firth. You were turned into CGI EXTREMELY well.
** And in the 1999 TV version, Scrooge is [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration Captain Jean-Luc Picard]] ([[MemeticMutation of the]] ''[[MemeticMutation USS Enterprise]]'').
** And in the 1984 TV version, he's [[Film/{{Patton}} General George S. Patton]].
*** With Bob Cratchit played by [[Film/{{Tron}} the MCP]]. And [[Film/RobinHoodMenInTights The Sheriff of Rottingham]] / [[Series/{{Warehouse 13}} James MacPhereson]]/Nicholas Nickleby as Fred.
*** And ''Series/TheEqualizer'' as the Ghost of Christmas Present.
*** [[Series/DoctorWho Vislor Turlough]] plays a young Scrooge.
** And in the 1970 musical adaptation, Jacob Marley is [[Franchise/StarWars Obi-Wan Kenobi.]]
*** And Scrooge was played by the dad from ''Film/BigFish'', the younger version of whom was Ewan Mcgregor. So he's played young versions of both the Scrooge and Marley of this version.
** And in the 1951 version, young Jacob Marley is [[Series/TheAvengers John Steed]], and Jacob Marley was [[Creator/WilliamShakespeare King John]] in a past life.
** In the 2004 musical, Scrooge and Marley are [[Series/{{Frasier}} Frasier Crane]] and [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} George Castanza]], respectively. Bonus points for airing on Creator/{{NBC}} and the affiliated USA Network.
** in the live-action portion of the 2001 version, Charles Dickens is played by Simon Callow who would six years later play, well, [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Recap/DoctorWhoNSS1E3TheUnquietDead Charles Dickens]]. On the other hand, he is also [[Film/ThePhantomOfTheOpera Andre]].
** In the 2001 version you have [[Recap/DoctorWhoNSS1E3TheUnquietDead Charles Dickens]] as, well, Charles Dickens AND Scrooge, you have Nicholas Cage as Marley, and [[{{Film/Titanic 1997}} Rose]] as Belle.
* HeyItsThatGuy:
** 2009 version: Doesn't Scrooge's rich nephew look and sound a LOT like the [[Film/NannyMcPhee Cedric]]?? Why, hello, Colin Firth. You were turned into CGI EXTREMELY well.
** And in the 1999 TV version, Scrooge is [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration Captain Jean-Luc Picard]] ([[MemeticMutation of the]] ''[[MemeticMutation USS Enterprise]]'').
** And in the 1984 TV version, he's [[Film/{{Patton}} General George S. Patton]].
*** With Bob Cratchit played by [[Film/{{Tron}} the MCP]]. And [[Film/RobinHoodMenInTights The Sheriff of Rottingham]] / [[Series/{{Warehouse 13}} James MacPhereson]]/Nicholas Nickleby as Fred.
*** And ''Series/TheEqualizer'' as the Ghost of Christmas Present.
*** [[Series/DoctorWho Vislor Turlough]] plays a young Scrooge.
** And in the 1970 musical adaptation, Jacob Marley is [[Franchise/StarWars Obi-Wan Kenobi.]]
*** And Scrooge was played by the dad from ''Film/BigFish'', the younger version of whom was Ewan Mcgregor. So he's played young versions of both the Scrooge and Marley of this version.
** And in the 1951 version, young Jacob Marley is [[Series/TheAvengers John Steed]], and Jacob Marley was [[Creator/WilliamShakespeare King John]] in a past life.
** In the 2004 musical, Scrooge and Marley are [[Series/{{Frasier}} Frasier Crane]] and [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} George Castanza]], respectively. Bonus points for airing on Creator/{{NBC}} and the affiliated USA Network.
** in the live-action portion of the 2001 version, Charles Dickens is played by Simon Callow who would six years later play, well, [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Recap/DoctorWhoNSS1E3TheUnquietDead Charles Dickens]]. On the other hand, he is also [[Film/ThePhantomOfTheOpera Andre]].
