This was the first major Muppet project after creator Jim Henson's death. The role of Kermit the Frog was handed down to Steve Whitmire. He said he was incredibly nervous about taking over such an iconic character. The night before he recorded Kermit's songs for the movie, he had a dream where he met Henson in a hotel lobby and told him how unsure he was. In the dream, Henson reassured Whitmire that the feeling would pass. After waking up, Whitmire was confident and able to do the part.
@Samuelbarber Here is an alternate cast of Muppets played by muppet performers in Muppet Christmas Carol: Dave Golez: The Great Gonzo Bunsen Honeydew Zoot Steve Whitmire: Rizzo the Rat Bean Bunny Kermit the Frog Kevin Clash: Scooter Jacob Marley Clifford Beaker Leon Brian Henson: Robert Marley Peter Cratchit Dr Teeth Swedish Chef Jerry Nelson: Robin (Tiny Tim Cratchit) Ma Bear Floyd Pepper Ghost of Christmas Present Frank Oz: Miss Piggy Fozzie Bear Sam the Eagle Animal Fran Brill: Betina Cratchit Carmen Osbahr: Belinda Cratchit What do you think of my alternate cast of Muppets and Muppet performers? Please tell me
My favorite version of A Christmas Carol along with Mickey's Christmas Carol, A Christmas Carol with George C. Scott and Patrick Stewart, and A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey
@@isaiahwilliams7150 “My favorite, except all Christmas Carol movies are my favorite”. I’m sorry, but that Jim Carey motion capture edition was legitimately horrible. Borderline unwatchable.
@EvanJoestar Talking of Jim Henson and Richard Hunt, I think that even though Steve Whitmire did great at taking over Kermit it should be wiser to let more of not just Jim's characters but also Richards characters live on. For instance, Brian Henson should choose Kevin Clash and himself to take on the roles of Statler and Waldorf and with Rowlf and Scooter. What do you think? Please tell me.
@@theatergeek82 You know I think director Brian Henson should choose Kevin Clash and himself to take over the roles of Statler and Waldorf instead of Jerry nelson and Dave Golez, just to make it sound more the same. What do you think it would be like if he did?
It is a shame live action psyhical effects (puppeteering being prominent) has been phased out for CGI which while cheap it is hard to pass a believeability about it. Modern movies look too clean as a result (could also be because the expnonential increase in recording technology) though as much as digital animation has become the new standard the old ways surpass them.
The Muppets are different then a practical effect. They are living, breathing characters brought to life by the performers. They are characters first and foremost.
The ""Muppet Treasure Island" was very good too. I think they have a new niche. Making films of classic literature. After bringing a meal of bread and water to a muppet in the brig (jail on a ship). His response: "But I ordered the Shrimp Scampy!"
A brief but thorough glimpse behind (or should I say "beneath"?) the scenes without destroying the 'magic' of the muppets' characters. Is there anything they don't do well? I doubt it. Thank you for uploading this to share it with us.
It's a tricky thing, showing behind the scenes without at least some of the magic being whisked away, The muppets might physically be puppets in the logical part of my mind, but in the part of my mind that controls my wonder in the world and my love of animation in all its many forms, the muppets are as real as you or me.
Thanks so much for sharing this! It's so cool to see how they actually filled certain scenes. (And I hope I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure this feature was NOT on the DVD my family owns. I wonder why?) It was especially awesome to see Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire doing Gonzo and Rizzo, as I've become a fan of those Muppeteers.
Just love this movie took my 2 young kids to watch it at the cinema when it was released they're all grown up now but I still love to watch it I've nothing but amazing memories with all the Muppets film's and TV shows
I learned when the film was in development Christmas Past was gonna be played by Piggy, Christmas Present was gonna be played by Scooter, and Christmas Yet to Come was gonna be played by Gonzo.
@@TheBrilliantBrick Me too. But you know I think a human actor should be perfect for the third of the ghosts and change the role to a talking version of the role. And I know some actors who'd be perfect for the part, for instance: 1 Robert England 2 Christopher Lee 3 Al Pacino 4 Rik Mayall Which human actor do you think would fit the part of the third ghost? Please tell me.
3:33 You can sense the sadness in Frank Oz’ eyes. I’m sure the process was overwhelming for him since this was the first Muppet production without Jim and wishing he was there.
Where and when was this originally aired? I seem to remember it from a LONG time ago, but can't remember the details..thanks for posting this..this is one of my FAVORITE Christmas movies EVER..
@Corrie Talks Its funny you should mention about Richards characters because I think more of his characters should live on, especially Scooter. Kevin Clash should have been chosen to take over the roles of Scooter, Statler, Janice and Beaker that would sound more the same don't you think?
Brian Henson Who is the director and the producer her for the Muppets Christmas Carol after his father died in 1990 he now takes over his fathers his company in charge of the Muppet Christmas Carol
@RileyAnderson I have a list of movies that should have been made and that Brian should have directed to keep his father's legend alive: 1 Sesame Street Rozita's Europe Travels (in 1994) 2 Where the Wild Things Are (in 1998) 3 The Happy Time Super Spies (in the same year) 4 The Happy Time Super Spies Return (in 2000) 5 Brian Froud's Fairies (in 2001) 6 Animals vs Aliens (in 2002) 7 Pochahontas Queen of Spirit (in 2004) 8 Outside Over There (in 2005) 9 Dragon Flyz (in 2007) 10 The Night on Bald Mountain (in 2009) Which movie would you love to see if they were made? Please reply back.
There is one thing that scared me about this Muppet Movie, Michael Caine’s Scrooge. He is a terror to Muppets. Since I was 4 or 5 years old I was so scared of him. Which movie do you think was Brian Henson’s inspiration to cast him in the movie?
@@bugenthusiast3970 Oh I thought it was some British crime movies, Get Carter or Mona Lisa, that inspired Brian to cast Michael as Scrooge. I mean he is quite a dramatic actor.
The first Muppet film after Jim’s death. I think they had a great run all through the 90’s. After that, it just wasn’t the same. I mean, the Wizard of Oz version wasn’t bad. The recent Muppet films are just missing something...
