Now that `` Mister Magoo 's Christmas Carol '' has hit he half-century mark , this often overlooked , underappreciated , somewhat obscure Christmas special is experiencing a renaissance of sorts . First animated 1967 special , ` Magoo , '' is one . ` ` 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 Christmas .
First animated 1967 special , ` Magoo , '' is one . `` 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 Christmas .