Fun facts about The Muppets Christmas Carol

1.Brian Henson (Jim Henson’s son) has said Gonzo and Rizzo were incorporated into the film so that Dickens’ original narration could be included

2. The Ghost of Christmas Past was created by making a special puppet that was submerged into a tank of water and then green-screened into the film to make it appear like she was floating.

3. The film did modestly well at the box office, but suffered due to competition from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).

4. Before production began, Michael Caine told Brian Henson "I'm going to play this movie like I'm working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. I will never wink, I will never do anything Muppety. I am going to play Scrooge as if it is an utterly dramatic role and there are no puppets around me.", to which Henson replied "Yes, bang on!"

5. This film was originally planned to be a TV special.

6. It wasn't until halfway through production that Michael Caine realized this film was Brian Henson's directorial debut; he was deeply impressed.