‘A Christmas Carol’ (and Ebenezer Scrooge) through the years

Hal Landon Jr. has become the quintessential Ebenezer Scrooge in South Coast Repertory’’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” The stage, television and film actor has appeared as the wizened miser whose heart is miraculously opened for 31 productions.

Landon, left, is pictured here in 2000 with costar Timothy Landfield, who plays The Spirit of Christmas Present.  (Alexander Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)