Rocky Mountain Holiday facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rocky Mountain Holiday |
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| Released | November 1982 | |||
| Label | RCA Records | |||
| Producer | Milton Okun, Barney Wyckoff, John Denver | |||
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| Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and The Muppets | |
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| Genre | Family film Television special |
| Created by | Henson Associates John-Jer Productions |
| Written by | Jon Stone Joseph A. Bailey |
| Directed by | Jim Henson |
| Starring | John Denver Muppet performers: Jim Henson Frank Oz Jerry Nelson Dave Goelz Richard Hunt Steve Whitmire Karen Prell Kathryn Mullen |
| Theme music composer | John Denver |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| Producer(s) | John Denver Jim Henson |
| Editor(s) | Peter Rudoy |
| Production company(s) | Henson Associates |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | May 12, 1983 |
Rocky Mountain Holiday is a special TV show and a music album. It stars the famous singer John Denver and, of course, The Muppets! Imagine John Denver taking your favorite Muppets like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy on an amazing adventure. They go deep into the beautiful Rocky Mountains for fun activities. They try fishing, go hiking, and even camp out under the stars. The album with all the songs came out in November 1982. The TV show first aired on May 12, 1983, on the ABC channel. In 1984, the album was even nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Album for Children! However, it lost to Michael Jackson's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial storybook album.
Contents
The Mountain Adventure Story
This TV special is all about John Denver inviting the Muppets to join him on a fun trip. They pack up and head into the amazing Rocky Mountains. Their holiday is full of outdoor activities. They learn about nature and enjoy being together.
Songs from the Holiday
The Rocky Mountain Holiday album features many songs from the TV special. These songs are sung by John Denver and the Muppets. They help tell the story of their mountain adventure.
Side One Songs
- "Hey Old Pal" – Sung by John Denver, Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, and the whole cast.
- "Grandma’s Feather Bed" – Sung by Kermit the Frog and the cast.
- "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" – A classic song sung by Kermit the Frog, Janice, Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Scooter, Gonzo the Great, Miss Piggy, and the cast.
- "Catch Another Butterfly" – Sung by John Denver.
- "Down by the Old Mill Stream" – Sung by John Denver and the cast.
- "Durango Mountain Caballero" – Sung by John Denver.
- "Gone Fishin’" – Sung by John Denver and Sgt. Floyd Pepper.
Side Two Songs
- "Medley: Tumbling Tumbleweeds; Happy Trails" – A mix of songs sung by John Denver and Miss Piggy.
- "Poems, Prayers and Promises" – Sung by John Denver and the cast.
- "Take ‘em Away" – Performed by The Jug Band.
- "Going Camping" – Sung by John Denver and the cast.
- "Home on the Range" – Sung by John Denver and Rowlf the Dog.
- "No One Like You" – Sung by John Denver.
Meet the Cast
The special features John Denver as himself. Many talented puppeteers bring the Muppets to life!
Muppet Performers
- Jim Henson plays famous characters like Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Waldorf, and Zeke.
- Frank Oz performs Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Gramps.
- Jerry Nelson is the voice and puppeteer for Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Robin the Frog, Camilla the Chicken, and Slim Wilson.
- Richard Hunt performs Scooter, Janice, Statler, and Bubba.
- Dave Goelz brings to life Gonzo the Great, Zoot, and Lubbock Lou.
- Steve Whitmire performs Rizzo the Rat and the Giant Man-Eating Chicken.
- Kathryn Mullen
- Karen Prell
Watching at Home
Rocky Mountain Holiday was released for home viewing. You could find it on VHS tapes and later on DVD. Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Entertainment, released it on August 26, 2003.
