I've seen pretty much all of them except that one unfortunate TV movie with the Fonz as Scrooge (although I'd be shocked if he sucked any harder than Reginald Owen, who approached the part with a rubber bald-head wig and a toilet plunger up his ass).
The best by far is the 1951 Alastair Sim take. He's the best Scrooge by a country mile, the rest of the cast is impeccable, and it generates the proper level of existential dread and glorious redemption.
The other version we watch every year is the musical with Albert Finney. Great fun, featuring the best Ghost of Christmas Present of all. The 38 year old Finney does a fine job as both old and young Scrooge (Reginald Owen take note!)
The niece loves this one, mainly because it gives her a good excuse to dance like a crazy person.
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