The Miser Brothers' Christmas is a holiday special that was produced by Rankin/Bass and premiered on CBS in 1978. It's an animated adaptation of the classic tale "The Miser Brothers' Christmas" by Alvin Tresselt, and features the voices of Burl Ives, Pat Buttram, and many other notable performers. The special follows the adventures of the Miser Brothers, the grumpy brothers Scrooge and Marley, as they learn the true meaning of Christmas and discover that the holiday isn't about material possessions but about love, kindness, and generosity.