Jim Backus is as always amazing as the myopic blundering Magoo. While once a radio, movie and television personality of some note, it's clear that Mr. Magoo will be his legacy to us all.
Certainly no one needs to be told this story of a greedy miser who lives only for his wealth at the expense of all those around him and even, as he learns, himself.
A man who sees himself as a young boy and young man disappointed by those around him and who seeks solace in his accumulated wealth and relative comfort.
He discovers that others enjoy the holiday despite their meager incomes and circumstances, and they celebrate those parts of life which are not dependent upon the cold vagaries of the marketplace.
And of course, he learns that he himself will die alone and little remembered at all, save as selfish old man who put himself above all else.
But it is the miracle of this classic that Scrooge learns his lesson and changes his ways to become a different man who supposedly will live into a very different future. It is the kind of miracle that we can, each and every one of us choose each day to make a difference. It is a timeless tale, which speaks to all of us who get caught up in our own lives and forget that so many others in this world need our help and our attention.
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So, you've unwrapped your presents, now enjoy the day and see to it that others do likewise. I'm going to try to myself. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all!
NOTE: This is a Revised Dojo Holiday Classic.
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Certainly no one needs to be told this story of a greedy miser who lives only for his wealth at the expense of all those around him and even, as he learns, himself.
A man who sees himself as a young boy and young man disappointed by those around him and who seeks solace in his accumulated wealth and relative comfort.
He discovers that others enjoy the holiday despite their meager incomes and circumstances, and they celebrate those parts of life which are not dependent upon the cold vagaries of the marketplace.
And of course, he learns that he himself will die alone and little remembered at all, save as selfish old man who put himself above all else.
But it is the miracle of this classic that Scrooge learns his lesson and changes his ways to become a different man who supposedly will live into a very different future. It is the kind of miracle that we can, each and every one of us choose each day to make a difference. It is a timeless tale, which speaks to all of us who get caught up in our own lives and forget that so many others in this world need our help and our attention.
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NOTE: This is a Revised Dojo Holiday Classic.
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There have been so many versions of 'A Christmas Carol' over the decades. Yesterday BBC TV showed 'Blackadder's Christmas Carol' starring Rowan Atkinson and originally from 1988. In it the kindly Ebenezer Blackadder is visited by The Spirit Of Christmas and decides to turn bad after seeing visions of his mean and selfish ancestors having a better time. This reversal of the original story's message is for comic effect if you haven't seen it!
ReplyDeleteI need to look up that Blackadder episode. Those shows make me laugh but I forget about them.
DeleteI always loved watching this and the Frosty the Snowman cartoon. Merry Christmas to you and your dojo.
ReplyDeleteRudolph is my nostalgic favorite, but Frosy is a good 'un! Merry Christmas.
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