Following the death of Jim Henson, the Muppets were absent from the big screen for nearly a decade. But under the guidance of director Brian Henson, Jim's son, Kermit the Frog and company finally returned with a twist in 1992. And 30 years later, The Muppet Christmas Carol is one of the most beloved installments in the Muppet movie franchise.
In this episode, film critic Morgan Roberts joins us to discuss how The Muppet Christmas Carol marked a new beginning for the Muppets. We'll cover how Jim Henson's death informed the movie, the decision to put the Muppets into a literary adaptation, Michael Caine's iconic Scrooge, and why the removal (and recent restoration) of a certain song matters.
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