A Christmas Carol (1951) One of the classic versions of "A Christmas Carol" with Alastair Sim playing Scrooge, this version is still popular on network television.

Charles Dickens wrote his classic novella, “A Christmas Carol,” in six weeks, publishing it on Dec. 19, 1843. The well-received work has been a staple in film and television -- especially on ...

A Christmas Carol (1984) This made-for-television version on "A Christmas Carol" is a favorite and as such still regularly shown on cable networks. Here's when you can watch it, according to TV Guide.