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On this day, December 23, 1956, "The Alcoa Hour" episode "The Stingiest Man in Town" was shown.
The Alcoa Hour (1955–1957)
The Stingiest Man in Town
1h | Drama | Episode aired 23 December 1956
Season 2 | Episode 7
This is a musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Ebenezer Scrooge is given a chance to reform and save his soul. He is visited by 4 ghosts and is shown visions of his past life and the consequences of his life on others.
The Stingiest Man in Town
1h | Drama | Episode aired 23 December 1956
Season 2 | Episode 7
This is a musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Ebenezer Scrooge is given a chance to reform and save his soul. He is visited by 4 ghosts and is shown visions of his past life and the consequences of his life on others.
Monday, December 16, 2013
The Stingiest Man in Town (1956)
DVD cover
This past year I've delivered a presentation about the many TV adaptations of Charles Dickens' classic literary tale A Christmas Carol to several audiences. One of the TV productions I mention that sparks the most discussion is 1956's The Stingiest Man in Town--a lavish, feature-length musical production that was originally broadcast in color.
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In addition to an amazing cast, this elaborate production features special video effects, several group dance sequences, and falling snow effects--all coordinated during a live production! The wonderful music for the three act production--written by Fred Spielman with book and lyrics by Janice Torre--was also recorded and sold as an album. In its day, The Stingiest Man in Town was received with high praise from TV viewers and critics alike. Until very recently, it existed only in viewers memories--until a kinescope was discovered and it was released on DVD just a few years ago.
{snip}
The Stingiest Man in Town (1956)
DVD cover
This past year I've delivered a presentation about the many TV adaptations of Charles Dickens' classic literary tale A Christmas Carol to several audiences. One of the TV productions I mention that sparks the most discussion is 1956's The Stingiest Man in Town--a lavish, feature-length musical production that was originally broadcast in color.
{snip}
In addition to an amazing cast, this elaborate production features special video effects, several group dance sequences, and falling snow effects--all coordinated during a live production! The wonderful music for the three act production--written by Fred Spielman with book and lyrics by Janice Torre--was also recorded and sold as an album. In its day, The Stingiest Man in Town was received with high praise from TV viewers and critics alike. Until very recently, it existed only in viewers memories--until a kinescope was discovered and it was released on DVD just a few years ago.
{snip}
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