Jacob Marley and Robert Marley, also referred to as "Marley and Marley", were characters that appeared in The Muppet's Christmas Carol - based upon the ghost of Jacob Marley they are a pair of tormented ghosts that act as harbingers to Ebenezer Scrooge, though frightening apparitions they serve an important role in the story by warning Scrooge of the unending torment that evil deeds can bring. Jacob Marley was played by Statler, and Robert Marley was played by Waldorf. Robert Marley was given that name to be similar to Bob Marley.