John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together |
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| Genre | Television special |
| Created by | Jim Henson |
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| Directed by | Tony Charmoli |
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| Country of origin | United States |
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| Executive producer(s) | Jerry Weintraub |
| Producer(s) | Bob Finkel |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Henson Associates |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | December 5, 1979 |
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together is a fun Christmas TV show from 1979. It stars the famous singer John Denver and Jim Henson's amazing Muppets. This special first showed on TV on December 5, 1979, on the ABC network. It has never been released on DVD or other home video formats.
What Happens in the Show?
The special starts with John Denver and the Muppets singing "The Twelve Days of Christmas." It's quite funny! Fozzie Bear forgets his line, and Miss Piggy sings her part very loudly.
The main story is about making the TV special itself. Miss Piggy really wants a special song just for her. She even talks to John Denver about it in her dressing room. Later, Miss Piggy, as a doll named Fifi, sings "I Will Wait for You." John Denver plays a toy soldier in this musical scene.
The show ends with John Denver reading the story of Jesus' birth. Then, he and the Muppets sing "Stille Nacht/Silent Night." Children in the audience join in, making it a warm and festive ending.
Who Are the Stars?
- John Denver plays himself. He was a very popular singer and songwriter.
Muppet Performers
These talented people brought the Muppets to life:
- Jim Henson was the voice and puppeteer for Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, The Swedish Chef, Waldorf, and Link Hogthrob.
- Frank Oz performed Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal.
- Jerry Nelson was the voice for Robin the Frog, Sgt. Floyd Pepper, and Lew Zealand.
- Richard Hunt performed Scooter, Janice, Statler, and Beaker.
- Dave Goelz brought to life Gonzo the Great, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, and Zoot.
Soundtrack Album
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| Released | October 1979 | |||
| Genre | Christmas music | |||
| Length | 35:25 | |||
| Label | RCA Records | |||
| Producer | Milton Okun | |||
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There was also a music album released called A Christmas Together. It came out in October 1979. This album has 13 songs, including classic Christmas carols and new songs.
The album was first released by RCA Records. Later, it was re-released many times on CD by different companies. The album version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is different from the one in the TV special. It also includes "Christmas Is Coming."
Some songs from the album were released as singles. For example, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" were put on a special red vinyl record. A book of sheet music was also made, so people could play the songs themselves.
- John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together on Muppet Wiki, a Wikia wiki
