Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales: Review by William Mortensen Vaughan

 

Title(s):  "Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales"

Adaptation:  Featuring the voice of Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam (the Scrooge), Porky Pig, Foghorn Leghorn, Pepe le Pew, Tweety, Sylvester, Tasmanian Devil, Light Company Man, Airplane Pilots, Santa Claus, and Elmer Fudd; and the voice of  June Foray as Clyde Rabbit and Mrs. Claus

Dates and Places of Earliest Release:  

TUE, 27 NOV 1979 U.S.A.

 

My Rating:  ***(Offensive Favorite)

Format Reviewed:  animated comedy, on VHS

 

Runtime:  22 minutes 

 

Availability:  

As of December 4, 2021, copies of this film, on VHS, are available, online, for approximately $30 U.S. Dollars.

Does this adaptation include the phrase "God bless us...?" 

No.

Is this adaptation reverent? 

No, this adaptation is not particularly reverent.

Does this adaptation mention "God" or "Christ"?

No.

What does my wife think of this adaptation?
She thinks it's "silly" and "nostalgic."

Where and when does this adaptation take place?

Contemporary U.S.A.  Yosemite Sam has a four-poster bed and clawfoot bathtub, but there is nothing to indicate with certainty what decade or century is depicted.  Wile E. Coyote uses electronic devices to try to catch the Roadrunner, but electronics such as the wireless telegraph existed in the 1800's.

 
What language and/or dialects are used?  

American English.

How closely does this adaptation follow the original novel, by Charles Dickens?

(Give specific examples of departures...)

Is this adaptation a prequel or a sequel?  

No.

Is this adaptation supernatural? 

No, Bugs Bunny only pretends to be "the Ghost of Christmas."

Is this adaptation "framed"?  

Yes.  Yosemite Sam admits at Christmas dinner that his generosity is just an act, and demands his money back.

Is this adaptation a musical?  

No.

 

What songs and/or dances are included?  

Bugs Bunny tries to teach Foghorn "the Rooster" J. Leghorn, Pepe "the Skunk" Le Pew, Elmer J. Fudd, Porky Pig, and Yosemite Sam to sing "Deck the Halls." Pepe starts singing "Alouette" instead of "Deck the Halls."

How attractive and effective is the visual art?  

The art is well done for two-dimensional animation, and, for me, very nostalgic.

How creative and intense are the transitions, especially when "the Scrooge" is taken from one time and/or place to another?

The transitions are hilarious and believable, albeit unrealistic, as is typical in excellent cartoons.

 

What aerial and/or nap-of-the-earth footage is included?  

N/A  

 

What use is made of background extras?  

N/A

What is the most remarkable thing about this adaptation? 

The most remarkable thing about this adaptation is, perhaps, how Bugs Bunny, in spite of being merely "the Fred" in this adaptation, serves as the primary character, becoming the Narrator and a combination of all three Ghosts of Christmas (Past, Present, and Future) in one fantastic personage, controlling, remolding, and adding a uniquely humorous flavor to the entire story.
 
What bonus material is included on the tape or DVD? 

Other tales are included on this VHS tape, as Christmas dinner segues into a series of encounters between Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.

Test your knowledge of this adaptation by taking these quizzes:

Quiz  1 of T.B.D.

Quiz  2 of T.B.D.

 

Quiz  3 of T.B.D.

 

Quiz  4 of T.B.D.

    

Review and quizzes by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 12 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, where does Henry Winkler say he lived, while working on this film?

A mill in Elora, Ontario, Canada.

 2.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how long does Henry Winkler say it took to remove the prosthetics and make-up used applied to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

Fifty minutes.

 3.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does Henry Winkler say about his sexual relationship with his leading lady, Susan Hogan?

This is a trick question. Henry Winkler does not mention Susan Hogan during this interview. He was married to Stacey Weitzman on May 5, 1978, and remains married to her, as of March 2, 2021. Susan Hogan's maiden name is "King," so she was probably already married to Michael Hogan when this film was produced, including her credit as "Susan Hogan." If Henry Winkler and Susan Hogan ever had a sexual relationship, they have been discreet about it.

 4.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what technique does Henry Winkler say he used to help him portray "the Scrooge"?

Commedia dell'arte.

 5.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what device does Henry Winkler say was required in the technique that he used to help him portray "the Scrooge"?

Masks.

 6.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what year does Henry Winkler mention, implying that the interview was filmed then?

2013.

 7.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does Henry Winkler say about this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, with regard to its setting?

He says that it was so timeless that audiences could understand and appreciate it in 2013 as well as they did in 1979.

 8.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does Henry Winkler say about this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, with regard to how well it was written?

He says that, as with other scripts which are well written, the dialogue is easy to learn.

 9.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, Henry Winkler says he turned down a role for Grease (1978), because he had already played "the Fonz." Who does he say ended up playing this role?

John Travolta.

10.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what two things does Henry Winkler say about the difficulty of this role as "the Scrooge"?

He says that it was perhaps the hardest role he had ever accepted; and that the fifty-minute transition from "the old Scrooge" to the younger "Scrooge" was perhaps the most difficult costume change/transitions he was ever required to make for a role.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 11 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which adaptation of A Christmas Carol does Henry Winkler say he watched as a child?

"Alastair Sim's."

 2.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which producer does Henry Winkler say went to his house to persuade him to star as "the Scrooge"?

Gary Smith (October 11, 1947 – June 7, 2016)

 3.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which other producer does Henry Winkler say asked him to star as "the Scrooge"?

"Len Hill." [Leonard Franklin Hill (October 11, 1947 – June 7, 2016)]

 4.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, where does Henry Winkler say that the first house he ever bought was?

On Reklaw [Drive], in Studio City.

 5.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, on what television show does Henry Winkler say he was working when he was asked to star as "the Scrooge" in this film?

"Happy Days."

 6.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how does Henry Winkler identify the Gary Smith who talked him into starring as "the Scrooge"?

He calls him "Gary Smith" of "Smith-Hemion."

 7.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, who does Henry Winkler say applied his prosthetic make-up, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

Greg Cannon.

 8.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how many pieces of rubber does Henry Winkler say were applied to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

Twelve to fifteen.

 9.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how long does Henry Winkler say it took to apply make-up to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

Five to five and a half hours.

10.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, at what time does Henry Winkler say he began having pieces of rubber applied to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

3 a.m.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 10 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

 1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does "the Scrooge" ask "the Belle" about, during World War I, after he hasn't seen her for years?

Her dog, Tandy.

 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what did "the Belle" tell "the Scrooge" in response to the inquiry mentioned in Question 1, above?

That her dog, which had been in an accident, had recovered four years prior.

 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how many heart attacks does "the Fezziwig" tell "the Scrooge" that he had?

Two.

 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when does "the Fezziwig" presumably have his third and final heart attack?

After Jack Latham decides to invest in Benedict Slade's installment plan scheme instead of reopening Nathaniel Brewster's furniture factory.

 5.  Why do "the Scrooge" and "the Belle" not get married, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Apparently, Helen Brewster blames Benedict Slade for her father's death.

 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, why does "the Scrooge" leave the Stapleton Furniture Company in Michigan, and return to his home town to look for work?

He discovered that he would probably not be promoted because he wasn't one of Mr. Stapleton's nephews.

 7.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what new way of selling does "the Scrooge" persuade "the Marley" to invest in?

Installment plans, or "buying on time."

 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what percent of a purchase does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that he should require as a down payment?

Ten percent.

 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what percent of a purchase price does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that he should expect to be paid, if a buyer makes all of his payments on time?

One hundred fifty percent.

10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what percent of a purchase price does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that he could be paid, if a buyer fails to make all of his payments on time?

Two hundred percent.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 9 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what is the first song the orphans sing when "the Scrooge" returns their piano?

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what is the second song the orphans sing when "the Scrooge" returns their piano?

"Deck the Halls."

 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" adopts a boy from the orphanage; what are his first and last names?

Harry Barnes

 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, where does "the Scrooge" intend to put the orphan he adopts, to work?

In Nathaniel Brewster's furniture factory, which he, Benedict Slade, intends to reopen.

 5.  According to his wife, at what time is dinner served at "the Fezziwig's" home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Five-o'-clock.

 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, after "the Marley" visits "the Scrooge," what was "the Scrooge's" first clue that he was going back in time?

The radio, which he had recently repossessed from Mr. Reeves, started playing news from years gone by.

 7.  Who was the President of the United States during the opening scene of this film?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was inaugurated approximately eleven months prior.

 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, who does Mr. Reeves' radio identify as the President of the United States?

Herbert Hoover.

 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what two historic events does "the Scrooge" hear about, on Mr. Reeves' radio?

The Stock Market Crash of October, 1929, and Charles Lindberg's flight from New York City to Paris, in May, 1927.

10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what did "the Scrooge" do to Mr. Reeves' radio?

He turned it off and unplugged it, in failed attempts to get it to stop playing old broadcasts.  After a change of heart, he returns the radio and other belongings to Mr. Reeves, and warns him that his radio has been acting strangely.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 8 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" sends "the Tiny Tim" to a clinic in Australia, and names a woman who works there; is she a real person, or was she merely fictitious?

Sister Elizabeth Kenny (September 20, 1880-November 30, 1952) was a real Australian Army Nurse during World War I; she attained the rank of Sister, which is equivalent to a First Lieutenant. She is known for treating polio as early as 1910.

 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" decides to re-open a granite quarry; how many people are to be employed there?

"Several hundred."

 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" decides to re-open a granite quarry; is granite an important part of Connecticut's history?

Yes. As early as 1858, granite from Connecticut was shipped as far away as New Orleans. A 6-ton block of Connecticut granite is the corner stone of the Statue of Liberty. Smithsonian Institute buildings are made of Connecticut granite. As of 2020, there is a company in Wolcott, Connecticut, called the Aldon Corporation, which manufactures tiles made of granite and other materials.

 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" personally destroys leatherbound books he repossesses, including an original copy of what book?

A Christmas Carol.

 5.  According to the person from whom "the Scrooge" takes the books mentioned in Question 4, above, what was the progeny of the book he most wanted to keep?

His great grandfather was a friend of Charles Dickens, and passed this original copy of A Christmas Carol to his grandson, the current owner's father, from whom he received it.

 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol,  "the Scrooge" claims that he is having the books he destroyed rebound, by what company, in what city?

The Kendall Bookbinding Company

 7.  Is the company mentioned in Question 6 above a real company, or merely fictitious?

Probably fictitious... However, as of 2021, there is a company called Kendall Press, located at 1 Main Street, East Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Also, a pair of sisters, named Mary Ellet Kendall and Sarah Ellet Kendall, studied bookbinding in England, from 1907 to 1909, and worked as bookbinders in Chicago circa 1910. Sarah died circa 1910, but her sister, Mary, married James Alden Valentine, Sr., in 1910, and continued to bind books until the 1920s. Mary was born in Kansas, and James in Chicago, but they both died in Massachusetts.

 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, the leader of the orphan boys choir is played by a young man who later played the role of Moxica, in 1492:  Conquest of Paradise (1992); Rochefort, in The Three Musketeers (1993); Top Dollar, in The Crow (1994); and Dorleac, in The Count of Montecristo (2002). What is his name, and how old was he when this adaptation of A Christmas Carol was released?

Michael Wincott, age 21.

 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol,  what address does "the Scrooge" give when the lights in his home go out?

429 Front Street.

10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol,  what happens when "the Scrooge" rips the pages out of an original copy of A Christmas Carol?

Lightning strikes, and the power in his home goes out; then, when he makes a phone call for help, his phone goes dead.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 7 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how much money does "the Bob" indicate that he owns?

$128

 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge's" belongings are auctioned off, what is the highest bid?

Ten U.S. Cents.

 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge's" belongings are auctioned off, what two quantities of money does "the Scrooge" try to bid?

Five hundred, then one thousand U.S. Dollars.

 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge's" portrait is auctioned off, what is the highest bid??

$100

 5.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge's" portrait is auctioned off, what does the winning bidder do with it?

They place it on a bonfire to be burned with the rest of his belongings.

 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what years are listed on "the Tiny Tim's" tombstone, as the years of his birth and death?

1921 and 1935

 7.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what years are listed on "the Scrooge's" tombstone, as the years of his birth and death?

187_ and 19_ _. The fourth digit of the year of birth and the third and fourth digits of the year of death are never shown.

 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" asks "the Bob's" wife how much her Christmas chicken weighs, how much does she tell him that it weighs?

Five pounds.

 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" tells "the Bob's" wife how long to cook their Christmas turkey, how long does he tell her to cook it?

Four hours.

10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" gives "the Cratchits" a bag of Christmas presents, whose present is missing?

Jonathan Thatcher's.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 6 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  What are the first and last name of "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Ellen Brewster

 2.  "The Scrooge's," belongings, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, are auctioned off, by whose orders?

The Sheriff's - presumably, by order of the Sheriff of Merrimack County, Connecticut.

 3.  What song does "the Scrooge" first hear children singing in his home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"Silent Night."

 4.  What is the second song that the children sing to "the Scrooge," in his home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen!"

 5.  What song does "the Scrooge" play on the piano, in his home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

"God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen!"

 6.  What is unusual about the way that "the Scrooge" plays a song on the piano, in his home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He plays it with one finger.

 7.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Marley" is trying to decide whether to invest in "the Scrooge's" idea, or in repairing "the Fezziwig's" factory, for how long does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that "the Fezziwig" has been doing things the same way?

For forty years.

 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when the Ghost of Christmas Present shows "the Belle's" daughter to "the Scrooge," whom does the Ghost of Christmas Present say that "the Belle" married?

A pharmacist.

 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, after "the Scrooge" fires him, "the Bob" facetiously tells his children that he has received a job offer to be what for whom?

The Grandmaster of the Barnum and Bailey Circus.

10.  In reality, in what year was the company mentioned in Question 9, above, founded?

1871

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

 

Quiz 11 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which adaptation of A Christmas Carol does Henry Winkler say he watched as a child?



 2.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which producer does Henry Winkler say went to his house to persuade him to star as "the Scrooge"?



 3.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which other producer does Henry Winkler say asked him to star as "the Scrooge"?

 4.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, where does Henry Winkler say that the first house he ever bought was?



 5.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, on what television show does Henry Winkler say he was working when he was asked to star as "the Scrooge" in this film?



 6.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how does Henry Winkler identify the Gary Smith who talked him into starring as "the Scrooge"?



 7.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, who does Henry Winkler say applied his prosthetic make-up, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?



 8.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how many pieces of rubber does Henry Winkler say were applied to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?



 9.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how long does Henry Winkler say it took to apply make-up to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?



10.  During the interview included on some DVD copies of this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, at what time does Henry Winkler say he began having pieces of rubber applied to his face, to make him look significantly older, in his role as "the Scrooge"?

Answers were published on March 2, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 10 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what does "the Scrooge" ask "the Belle" about, during World War I, after he hasn't seen her for years?



 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what did "the Belle" tell "the Scrooge" in response to the inquiry mentioned in Question 1, above?



 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how many heart attacks does "the Fezziwig" tell "the Scrooge" that he had?



 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when does "the Fezziwig" presumably have his third and final heart attack?



 5.  Why do "the Scrooge" and "the Belle" not get married, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, why does "the Scrooge" leave the Stapleton Furniture Company in Michigan, and return to his home town to look for work?



 7.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what new way of selling does "the Scrooge" persuade "the Marley" to invest in?



 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what percent of a purchase does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that he should require as a down payment?



 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what percent of a purchase price does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that he should expect to be paid, if a buyer makes all of his payments on time?



10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what percent of a purchase price does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that he could be paid, if a buyer fails to make all of his payments on time?

Answers were published on March 2, 2021.
 

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 9 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what is the first song the orphans sing when "the Scrooge" returns their piano?



 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what is the second song the orphans sing when "the Scrooge" returns their piano?



 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" adopts a boy from the orphanage; what are his first and last names?



 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, where does "the Scrooge" intend to put the orphan he adopts, to work?



 5.  According to his wife, at what time is dinner served at "the Fezziwig's" home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, after "the Marley" visits "the Scrooge," what was "the Scrooge's" first clue that he was going back in time?



 7.  Who was the President of the United States during the opening scene of this film?



 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, who does Mr. Reeves' radio identify as the President of the United States?



 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol,  what two historic events does "the Scrooge" hear about, on Mr. Reeves' radio?



10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol,  what did "the Scrooge" do to Mr. Reeves' radio?

Answers were published March 2, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 8 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" sends "the Tiny Tim" to a clinic in Australia, and names a woman who works there; is she a real person, or was she merely fictitious?



 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" decides to re-open a granite quarry; how many people are to be employed there?



 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" decides to re-open a granite quarry; is granite an important part of Connecticut's history?



 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" personally destroys leather bound books he repossesses, including an original copy of what book?



 5.  According to the person from whom "the Scrooge" takes the books mentioned in Question 4, above, what was the progeny of the book he most wanted to keep?



 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol,  "the Scrooge" claims that he is having the books he destroyed rebound, by what company, in what city?



 7.  Is the company mentioned in Question 6 above a real company, or merely fictitious?



 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol,  the leader of the orphan boys choir is played by a young man who later played the role of Moxica, in 1492:  Conquest of Paradise (1992); Rochefort, in The Three Musketeers (1993); Top Dollar, in The Crow (1994); and Dorleac, in The Count of Montecristo (2002). What is his name, and how old was he when this adaptation of A Christmas Carol was released?



 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol,  what address does "the Scrooge" give when the lights in his home go out?



10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol,  what happens when "the Scrooge" rips the pages out of an original copy of A Christmas Carol?

Answers were published on March 2, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 7 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, how much money does "the Bob" indicate that he owns?



 2.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge's" belongings are auctioned off, what is the highest bid?



 3.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge's" belongings are auctioned off, what two quantities of money does "the Scrooge" try to bid?



 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge's" portrait is auctioned off, what is the highest bid??



 5.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge's" portrait is auctioned off, what does the winning bidder do with it?



 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what years are listed on "the Tiny Tim's" tombstone, as the years of his birth and death?



 7.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what years are listed on "the Scrooge's" tombstone, as the years of his birth and death?



 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" asks "the Bob's" wife how much her Christmas chicken weighs, how much does she tell him that it weighs?



 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" tells "the Bob's" wife how long to cook their Christmas turkey, how long does he tell her to cook it?



10.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" gives "the Cratchits" a bag of Christmas presents, whose present is missing?

Answers were published on March 2, 201.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 6 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

 1.  What are the first and last name of "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  "The Scrooge's," belongings, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, are auctioned off, by whose orders?



 3.  What song does "the Scrooge" first hear children singing in his home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 4.  What is the second song that the children sing to "the Scrooge," in his home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 5.  What song does "the Scrooge" play on the piano, in his home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 6.  What is unusual about the way that "the Scrooge" plays a song on the piano, in his home, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Marley" is trying to decide whether to invest in "the Scrooge's" idea, or in repairing "the Fezziwig's" factory, for how long does "the Scrooge" tell "the Marley" that "the Fezziwig" has been doing things the same way?

 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when the Ghost of Christmas Present shows "the Belle's" daughter to "the Scrooge," whom does the Ghost of Christmas Present say that "the Belle" married?



 9.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, after "the Scrooge" fires him, "the Bob" facetiously tells his children that he has received a job offer to be what for whom?



10.  In reality, in what year was the company mentioned in Question 9, above, founded?

Answers were published on March 2, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

 

Answers to Quiz 5 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  What is the first and last name of the person who is injured in a fire at the factory where "the Scrooge" worked as a boy, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Sam Perkins

 2.  Why did the owner of the factory where "the Scrooge" worked as a boy, go out of business, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

He neglected to keep his insurance current, so the damages were not covered when there was fire at his factory.

 3.  Approximately how much time elapsed between the time "the Scrooge" left his home town, and the time he returned, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Ten years.  Sam Perkins commented when he saw Benedict Slade again, that it must have been at least ten years...

 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what probably caused the fire at the factory where "the Scrooge" worked as a boy?

A cigar. Sam Perkins leaves a lit cigar on a table or counter in the factory in a scene before the fire.

 5.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" didn't believe that "the Marley" was "the Marley," what did "the Marley" tell him that only the two of them knew?

That "the Scrooge" had told the Reverend Williams that his antique deacon's bench was only a cheap imitation so that he could "snatch it up as collateral."

 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" didn't believe that "the Marley" was "the Marley," what type of weapon did "the Scrooge" brandish?

A double-barrelled shotgun.

 7.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" didn't believe that "the Marley" was "the Marley," what film character did "the Scrooge" mention, to "the Marley," as an example of what can be accomplished with make-up?

Dr. Frankenstein's monster.

 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" didn't believe that "the Marley" was "the Marley," "the Scrooge" tells "the Marley" about a film; what film must that have been?

Frankenstein (1931), starring Boris Karloff as "The Monster."

 9.  What are the first and last names of "the Fezziwig," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Nathaniel Brewster

10.  What did "the Scrooge" give "the Fezziwig" for Christmas, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

A cheap chair made by the Stapleton Furniture Company, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

 

 

Quiz 5 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

 1.  What is the first and last name of the person who is injured in a fire at the factory where "the Scrooge" worked as a boy, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  Why did the owner of the factory where "the Scrooge" worked as a boy, go out of business, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  Approximately how much time elapsed between the time "the Scrooge" left his home town, and the time he returned, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, what probably caused the fire at the factory where "the Scrooge" worked as a boy?



 5.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" didn't believe that "the Marley" was "the Marley," what did "the Marley" tell him that only the two of them knew?



 6.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" didn't believe that "the Marley" was "the Marley," what type of weapon did "the Scrooge" brandish?



 7.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" didn't believe that "the Marley" was "the Marley," what film character did "the Scrooge" mention, to "the Marley," as an example of what can be accomplished with make-up?



 8.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, when "the Scrooge" didn't believe that "the Marley" was "the Marley," "the Scrooge" tells "the Marley" about a film; what film must that have been?



 9.  What are the first and last names of "the Fezziwig," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  What did "the Scrooge" give "the Fezziwig" for Christmas, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Answers were published on February 22, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 4 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

  1.  Where was the company located, where "the Scrooge" moved when he left the shop where he worked as a child, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Grand Rapids, Michigan

 2.  What are the first and last names of "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Helen Brewster

 3.  What are the first and last names of "the Mrs. Cratchit," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Doris Thatcher

 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" and "the Belle" dance together as if they were imitating birds. What were these kinds of dances called, and when were they popular?

Animal Dances, 1920s

 5.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" and "the Belle" dance together as if they were imitating birds. The song being played as they dance this way sounds like a popular song viewers are more likely to have heard; what song is that, and when was it first released?

"The Entertainer," copyright December 29, 1902, by Scott Joplin

 6.  What was the name of "the Scrooge's" employee, other than "the Cratchit," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Joe

 7.  What war was being waged, when "the Scrooge" returned to his home town, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

World War II

 8.  How much money does "the Belle" try to raise, by selling Liberty Bonds, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

$25,000

 9.  How much money does "the Scrooge" use to purchase Liberty Bonds, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

$850

10.  How much money does "the Belle" raise, by selling Liberty Bonds, before "the Scrooge" buys his, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, before "the Scrooge" makes his purchase?

$24,150

 

Quiz and answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 4 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

 1.  Where was the company located, where "the Scrooge" moved when he left the shop where he worked as a child, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 2.  What are the first and last names of "the Belle," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 3.  What are the first and last names of "the Mrs. Cratchit," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 4.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" and "the Belle" dance together as if they were imitating birds. What were these kinds of dances called, and when were they popular?



 5.  In this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, "the Scrooge" and "the Belle" dance together as if they were imitating birds. The song being played as they dance this way sounds like a popular song viewers are more likely to have heard; what song is that, and when was it first released?


 6.  What was the name of "the Scrooge's" employee, other than "the Cratchit," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 7.  What was being waged, when "the Scrooge" returned to his home town, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 8.  How much money does "the Belle" try to raise, by selling Liberty Bonds, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



 9.  How much money does "the Scrooge" use to purchase Liberty Bonds, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?



10.  How much money does "the Belle" try to raise, by selling Liberty Bonds, before "the Scrooge" buys his, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 Answers were published on February 16, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan

Answers to Quiz 3 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

 1.  Of what company is Mr. Slade the President?

S & L Finance Company

 2.  What is the first name of the sister of "the Tiny Tim," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Sarah

 3.  What is the first initial and last name of the third person whose possessions "the Scrooge" repossesses, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

A. Merrivale

 4.  What is the name of the store owned by the third person whose possessions "the Scrooge" repossesses, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

University Shop

 5.  Initially, who does "the Scrooge" think that the Ghost of Christmas Past is, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

A. Merrivale

 6.  What was the name of the person in charge of the county orphanage, when "the Scrooge" lived there, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Mrs. Tidings

 7.  What was the first and last name of the person who removed "the Scrooge" from the county orphanage, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Nathaniel Brewster

 8.  Approximately, when was "the Scrooge" removed from the county orphanage, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

1890 (The primary setting for this film is Concord, New Hampshire, in 1933; when shown himself as an orphan, "the Scrooge" comments that people hadn't dressed that way for forty years, indicating that this scene took place in 1893 or prior.)

 9.  What is the name of the driver who took "the Scrooge" to the shop where he was employed as a child, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Roy

10.  What was the name of the company that employed "the Scrooge" when he left the shop where he worked as a child, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

The Stapleton Furniture Company

Quiz and Answers by William Mortensen Vaughan

Quiz 3 on An American Christmas Carol (1979), Starring Henry Winkler

 1.  Of what company is Mr. Slade the President?

 2.  What is the first name of the sister of "the Tiny Tim," in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 3.  What is the first initial and last name of the third person whose possessions "the Scrooge" repossesses, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 4.  What is the name of the store owned by the third person whose possessions "the Scrooge" repossesses, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 5.  Initially, who does "the Scrooge" think that the Ghost of Christmas Past is, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 6.  What was the name of the person in charge of the county orphanage, when "the Scrooge" lived there, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 7.  What was the first and last name of the person who removed "the Scrooge" from the county orphanage, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 8.  Approximately, when was "the Scrooge" removed from the county orphanage, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

 9.  What is the name of the driver who took "the Scrooge" to the shop where he was employed as a child, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

10.  What was the name of the company that employed "the Scrooge" when he left the shop where he worked as a child, in this adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

Answers to this quiz were published on February 8, 2021.

Quiz by William Mortensen Vaughan