The Muppet Christmas Carol were considered to portray Ebenezer Scrooge. Henson later offered the role to Michael Caine, who replied: "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." Production took place at the Shepperton Studios, England. During filming, in order to allow for the Muppets and the human actors to be in the shot, floors had to be removed and re-inserted, with Michael Caine having to walk
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa is a 2008 Christmas television special, directed by Kirk Thatcher and produced by The Muppets Studio, featuring The Muppets in a Christmas mission to personally deliver three letters to Santa, accidentally diverted by Gonzo, to the North Pole. Shot in Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan, the special was first televised December 17, 2008 on NBC and released on DVD by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. On Christmas Eve, the Muppets go to the post office in New York City to deliver each of their letters to Santa Claus (Richard