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A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving
Winnie the Pooh Television.jpg
Screenshot of the dinner scene
Directed by Jun Falkenstein
Studio Walt Disney Television Animation
Distributed by ABC
Release date(s) November 22, 1998 (1998-11-22)
Running time 22 minutes
Country United States

A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving is a special TV show from 1998. It features the beloved characters Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and their friends. In this heartwarming story, Pooh and his pals learn what Thanksgiving is truly about. This special was even nominated for a big award called the Primetime Emmy Award for best children's show!

What's the Story About?

It's Thanksgiving in the Hundred Acre Wood, and everyone is excited! Pooh and his friends decide to have a big feast. Pooh brings his favorite honey. Piglet brings tasty acorns. Gopher has refreshing lemonade. Owl brings his special biscuits. Eeyore adds thistles, and Tigger brings ice cream.

But Rabbit tells them they need a real Thanksgiving meal. This means turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie! So, Rabbit sends his friends on a fun scavenger hunt. Eeyore and Tigger go to pick cranberries. Gopher looks for pumpkins to make pie. Pooh and Piglet are sent to find the turkey. Will they find everything they need for a perfect Thanksgiving?

Who Are the Voices?

Many talented voice actors helped bring these characters to life!

  • Jim Cummings is the voice of Winnie the Pooh and also Tigger's singing voice.
  • John Fiedler is the speaking voice for Piglet.
  • Steve Schatzberg is Piglet's singing voice.
  • Paul Winchell is the speaking voice for Tigger.
  • Peter Cullen voices Eeyore.
  • Ken Sansom is the voice of Rabbit.
  • Andre Stojka voices Owl.
  • Michael Gough is the voice of Gopher.
  • Brady Bluhm voices Christopher Robin.
  • David Warner is the Narrator.

When Did It First Air?

This special first aired on Thanksgiving Day in 1998. It was shown at 8 PM on the ABC channel. For several years, it was a Thanksgiving tradition, re-airing every year until 2003.

How Can You Watch It Now?

A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving was released on VHS tapes. It was also part of a collection called Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving. This collection also included some episodes from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh TV show.

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