In 1977, Muppet creator Jim Henson produced a one-hour television adaptation of the story for HBO. The special later aired on ABC in 1980 and on Nickelodeon in the 1990s.
The original special was hosted by Kermit the Frog; however, later releases edited out the frog's narration due to legal issues. While The Jim Henson Company retained ownership of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, the company sold the rights to the Muppets (including Kermit) to the Walt Disney Company in 2004.
This was one of my favorite Christmas specials as a child. HBO used to play it every Christmas season in the early 1980's. I still adore it as an adult and now have it on DVD.
In 1977, Muppet creator Jim Henson produced a one-hour television adaptation of the story for HBO. The special later aired on ABC in 1980 and on Nickelodeon in the 1990s.
The original special was hosted by Kermit the Frog; however, later releases edited out the frog's narration due to legal issues. While The Jim Henson Company retained ownership of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, the company sold the rights to the Muppets (including Kermit) to the Walt Disney Company in 2004.
This was one of my favorite Christmas specials as a child. HBO used to play it every Christmas season in the early 1980's. I still adore it as an adult and now have it on DVD.
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