Van Citters also explained that the cast and crew had no idea that `` Magoo '' was destined to become a classic . First animated Christmas special , ` ` Mister T 's Christmas Carol , '' is 50 . ` ` Magoo '' paved the way for ` ` Charlie Brown , '' ` ` Grinch , '' ` ` Frosty , '' ` ` Rudolph '' Though it has fallen into relative obscurity , the fan base remains solid . ` ` Mr. Magoo 's Christmas Carol '' will air tonight for the first time since 1967 .
First animated Christmas special , ` ` Mister T 's Christmas Carol , '' is 50 . ` ` Magoo '' paved the way for ` ` Charlie Brown , '' ` ` Grinch , '' ` ` Frosty , '' ` ` Rudolph '' Though it has fallen into relative obscurity , the fan base remains solid . ` ` Mr. Magoo 's Christmas Carol '' will air tonight for the first time since 1967 .