"A Christmas Carol"

A scene from "A Christmas Carol" (Walt Disney Motion Pictures)

By now, mean old Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts that visit him over Christmas Eve have become so familiar, you might think you'd recognize them in any disguise. But you'd be surprised - and maybe a little revolted - by who's interpreted these characters over the years. On the eve of Jim Carrey's debut as Scrooge in the 3D performance capture version of "A Christmas Carol," we present you with the best, worst and weirdest Scrooges in cinema and TV. Click on the first thumbnail below to get started.

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