Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (KFI AM)

KFI's resident Catholic Shannon "Resting B*tch Face" Murray-Farren and uber-WASPy Gary Hoffman outdid themselves by giving "Scrooge" (A Christmas Carol) the Hollywood treatment, as updated by playwright Gary, starring Shannon as Scrooge, for the GAS (Gary and Shannon Show), with much of the ancillary staff joining in the effort. Even those who are not big fans of Charles Dicken's Hindu-Buddhist infused Christian story will not be able to resist this satirical version of the 175-year-old tale of karma, ghosts, NDEs, spirit guides, rebirth in The Downfall (niraya) for stinginess, greed, and lack of giving. It aired

• AUDIO: Gary and Shannon's version of "A Christmas Carol" | KFI AM 640 | Gary and Shannon Show

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

Spirit guide helps Ebenezer Scrooge

Be entertained and inspired by a fresh retelling of the Christmas classic. Everyone knows the classic story of A Christmas Carol, which introduced the world to "Mr. Scrooge," but you’ve never heard it like this! Get drawn into the powerful story of forgiveness and redemption in this all-new comedic audio experience starring radio pros in Burbank (a famous TV town in the Los Angeles Foothills next to Hollywood and Griffith Park).

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• Richie Quintero, Gary and Shannon, KFI AM 640 (iheart.com), originally aired Dec. 23, 2022, rebroadcast Dec. 23, 2024 and 12/31/24; Pat Macpherson, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly