"A Christmas Carol" with George C. Scott, airs 1984

One of the best adaptions of this story, A Christmas Carol aired December 17, 1984 starring George C. Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge.  It was stylish and creepy, giving the story by Charles Dickens a whole new feel.  It had an all-star cast with David Warner and Susannah York as Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cratchit. 

George C. Scott got a Primetime Emmy nomination for his performance.

"A Christmas Carol" published in 1843

Charles Dickens' timeless tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge being haunted by ghosts on Christmas Eve was published December 19, 1843.  It's been adapted onto stage, movies, TV shows countless times. My favorites are the productions starring George C. Scott and Patrick Stewart.