Disney to restore ballad cut from 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'.

*ranger_scout* · 12-09-2020, 04:07 PM

For many years, several releases of the beloved holiday movie The Muppet Christmas Carol did not include a ballad that was cut from the theatrical version because it did not test well with young children. Disney then reinstated into the VHS release. The song titled "When Love is Gone" was last used in a full-screen edition DVD, but has not been properly restored into the movie. It has only been seen as a special feature on digital releases and on Disney+

The reason why it could be not be put fully back into the film was that the original footage was presumably lost forever. However, the full director's cut of the film has at last been found and the song will be added back into the movie beginning with a 4K Ultra HD release. It might not happen in time for this year's Christmas, but I'm glad that people will, at last, get to see the movie in its true form.

Lost Muppet Christmas Carol song found at last, will be restored for future releases

**Jester** · 12-09-2020, 04:17 PM

I only ever saw the VHS release for the longest time, so hearing it was cut from the theatrical version and widescreen DVD release made me question who let Katzenburg make such stupid choices. I mean, the man almost removed Part of Your World from the Little Mermaid. The man is a musical menace.

*ranger_scout* · 10-09-2022, 12:23 PM

The extended version of the film with the song, "When Love is Gone" will be added to Disney+ on December 11, 2022, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the movie.

https://whatsondisneyplus.com/the-mu...oon-to-disney/

12-09-2020, 04:07 PM	#1
ranger_scout Foot Elite Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 3,776	Disney to restore ballad cut from 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'. For many years, several releases of the beloved holiday movie *The Muppet Christmas Carol* did not include a ballad that was cut from the theatrical version because it did not test well with young children. Disney then reinstated into the VHS release. The song titled "When Love is Gone" was last used in a full-screen edition DVD, but has not been properly restored into the movie. It has only been seen as a special feature on digital releases and on Disney+ The reason why it could be not be put fully back into the film was that the original footage was presumably lost forever. However, the full director's cut of the film has at last been found and the song will be added back into the movie beginning with a 4K Ultra HD release. It might not happen in time for this year's Christmas, but I'm glad that people will, at last, get to see the movie in its true form. Lost Muppet Christmas Carol song found at last, will be restored for future releases Last edited by ranger_scout; 10-09-2022 at 12:24 PM.

12-09-2020, 04:17 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I only ever saw the VHS release for the longest time, so hearing it was cut from the theatrical version and widescreen DVD release made me question who let Katzenburg make such stupid choices. I mean, the man almost removed Part of Your World from the Little Mermaid. The man is a musical menace. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-09-2022, 12:23 PM	#3
ranger_scout Foot Elite Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 3,776	The extended version of the film with the song, "When Love is Gone" will be added to Disney+ on December 11, 2022, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the movie. https://whatsondisneyplus.com/the-mu...oon-to-disney/