# Episode 15: Is Scrooged a Modern Classic?

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Podcast: [Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scrooge-a-christmas-carol-podcast-7096743)
Published: 2025-12-10T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scroogepod/episodes/Episode-15-Is-Scrooged-a-Modern-Classic-e3c47me
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## Resource

One of the more divisive takes on A Christmas Carol , Scrooged from 1988 is a beloved comedy to some and a missed attempt to others. Regardless, it is very much the most '80s take ever on the tale, with Mary Lou Retton, Lee Majors, references to Chernobyl, and even a Richard Pryor joke. The first part of the episode is my standard format, and it's followed by an interview with Aricka Rode, a lifelong fan of the film. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ScroogeAChristmasCarolPodcast Twitter: https://x.com/scroogepod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social

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