Why isn't the Muppet Christmas carol airing?

[Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill]

One of my favorite Christmas movies to watch was the Muppet Christmas Carol, but in recent years no channel seems to air it. what gives?

[mcmahonfan85]

maybe certain people from a certain "news" network have been successful in shutting down The Muppets

[Vice honcho room temperature]

The Hub had it a few times. It was good

[Rumble McSkirmish]

Thankfully the DVD is easy to find this time of the year, at least in my neck of the woods it is, almost all the stores have it in stock.

The best thing about the DVD, is that you can choose to watch the theatrical version or the extended version which has the song "When Love is Gone" restored. a song which I feel is one of the most touching songs ever, and it was a crime that it was removed from the film in the first place (lousy Disney). The only downside is the extended version is in full screen.

[Sir Woodrow]

Good thing I have my DVD of it.

[Mozenrath]

It's actually my favorite version of the tale by a large margin.

[Gopher Mod]

Dec 23, 2011 0:42:35 GMT -5 Vice honcho room temperature said:

The Hub had it a few times. It was good

Speaking of which, it will be on The Hub Christmas Day at 11:00 am EST and 5:00 pm EST.

[Deleted]

Dec 23, 2011 0:51:51 GMT -5 Sir Woodrow said:

Good thing I have my DVD of it.

This.

['Foretold' Joker]

It is on sometime in England on one of the channels, I remember seeing a picture in the TV guide.

[jobber2thestars]

Is the Hub becoming anyone elses favorite channel?

[Mehe is F'n hardcore.]

The hub has quickly become one of my favorites: they carry Jem, for gods sake.

[HMARK Center]

Dec 23, 2011 0:44:41 GMT -5 Rumble McSkirmish said:

Thankfully the DVD is easy to find this time of the year, at least in my neck of the woods it is, almost all the stores have it in stock.

The best thing about the DVD, is that you can choose to watch the theatrical version or the extended version which has the song "When Love is Gone" restored. a song which I feel is one of the most touching songs ever, and it was a crime that it was removed from the film in the first place (lousy Disney). The only downside is the extended version is in full screen.

It seemed silly to have it taken out, given that it ties into the final song and is then sung over the credits; plus, the scene is only a couple minutes extra with it.

I was glad to find it on YouTube, I hadn't seen it in years. It really does hold up well, and Michael Caine is obviously an extraordinary screen actor. I set up a mini-marathon this year where I watched this, Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol, and Mickey's Christmas Carol all in a row.

[Goldenbane]

Just saw it for the first time ever.

I still prefer George C. Scott's version, but I definately understand why so many people love this one. A great movie!

[CMWaters]

There?s only one true version of A Christmas Carol, and that's the Blackadder version!

Seriously though, the Muppet version is damn good, and up until the recent newest film could be considered the best post-Henson Muppet movie.

[Deleted]

It is on sometime in England on one of the channels, I remember seeing a picture in the TV guide.

Channel 4. Noon tomorrow. Already have it sky + lol

[SHAKEMASTER TV9 is Don Knotts]

I only watch it on dvd with "When love is gone". It's how I first saw it on VHS as a kid and was surprised it's not the usual version.

[Hassan bin Sober]

I used to always fast forward through that song so I am amazed that people love it. BOOORING

[Red Lion]

The UK are airing it tomorrow, I believe, just like they did last year.

"When Love is Gone", the most emotional part of the entire freakin' film, will be cut again though.

[mcmahonfan85]

Dec 23, 2011 16:31:49 GMT -5 Hassan bin Sober said:

I used to always fast forward through that song so I am amazed that people love it. BOOORING

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[walsh7637]

I'm surprised ABC Family (owned by Disney) doesn't air more Muppets Christmas stuff - or just more Muppets stuff period.