"Miser Brothers Christmas"

I watched it last night. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed it...but disagree with you on pretty much everything else.

I thought the score (well, the songs) were dreadful. I just kept thinking to myself, "Oh please, PLEASE, don't sing." Thankfully, there weren't a lot of them. I enjoyed the look of the North Wind, and the characters in general. The creators clearly weren't looking to replicate the design of the Rankin/Bass specials, but they managed to create their own homage-filled look that fit in nicely with the existing Miser Brothers design.

I was completely shocked that this whole thing was even made, and couldn't believe I hadn't heard about it earlier. I mean, Mickey Rooney and George S. Irving reprising their roles? I couldn't believe it.

Anyway, I do agree about the script though -- but it wasn't NEARLY as insipid as I thought it might be (or as that sad, sad Rudolph & the Island of Misfit Toys thing).

Is it going to be a new annual event- pick at the bones of a beloved holiday special again, in a new lame way?

Funny - I thought the title of this thread had a typo, and that you were talking about the MIZNER Brothers Christmas - some kind of holiday spin-off of Sondheim's ROADSHOW (a.k.a. "Bounce", "Gold", "Wise Guys").

Hey Joe: You've used that "picking the bones of a beloved Christmas memory" line in a couple of threads now. I'm certain your little chest swells with pride every time to remind yourself how clever you were in thinking it up, but give it a rest.