An oral history of emmet otters jugband christmas and how. So, when a christmas eve talent contest is announced, emmet joins a jug band and ma decides to sing a song. For years, fans of emmet otters jugband christmas have endured an uphill battle when its come to seeking out the jim henson classic every holiday season. Emmet otters jugband christmas is getting remade into a. Buy emmet otters jugband christmas microsoft store. The story of emmet otters jugband christmas was based off the book by.
The original 70s special was showcased on abc as a christmas special for the network. Christmas kids favorites classic 8film collection emmett otters jugband christmas party with the penguins the year without a santa claus a very playhouse disney holiday the snow queen the li. He plays the kazoo and washboard in the frogtown jubilee jug band. Buy emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban online at alibris. Jim hensons emmet otters jugband christmas getting. Emmet otters jugband christmas vintage kids books my. The book is directly featured as a prop and plot device in the 2008 stage musical adaptation. The book was the source material for the muppets christmas special emmet otters jugband christmas in 1977. Nov 01, 2019 reports surface that emmet otters jugband christmas is getting a reboot. A story about a talent show, love, loss and kindness, emmet otters jugband christmas is propelled by williams songs as the titular emmet, his mother ma otter played by oz, but whose. The muppet geeks guide to emmet otter top hat sasquatch.
Awardwinning musical supervisor bret mckenzie is to write the script and the songs. Both emmet and ma get a song ready for the competition. Vintage book emmet otters jug band christmas 1969 highpointfarm2010. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Although his full name isnt given in the tv special, hes called harvey beaver in the stage adaptation. Emmet otters jugband christmas is a onehour christmas special which first aired on hbo in 1977. Sometimes you just need a hug, which makes the timing right for emmet otters jugband christmas, a new feelbetter tuner that serves as theatrical. Bret mckenzie is rebooting the muppet christmas special. Emmet otters jug band christmas by russell hoban 1971 hardcover parents magazine press. Bret mckenzie set to reboot emmet otters jugband christmas. With kermit the frog the one familiar muppet doing the introduction, it takes place largely in a riverbank community populated. But emmet will have to put a hole in ma s washtub to make a bass. Emmet otters jugband christmas part 2 kingjulientommy.
Jim henson directed this christmas classic based on based on the book by russell and lillian hoban. Based on a book by russell and lillian hoben, this beloved christmas story, with music from paul williams and an allpuppet cast of woodland creatures, tells the story of ma and emmet otter a family that has little more than each other. Emmet otters jug band christmas is a holiday classic amongst holiday classics. The henson special was adapted into a live musical stage show by the. The story is a spin on the classic gift of the magi, with the impoverished emmet and his ma each making a sacrifice in the hopes that. When a talent show is held in town, a fiftydollar prize gives them each hope of buying the other a real present this year. Emmet otters jugband christmas was written by russell hoban and illustrated by his thenwife, lillian hoban. Emmet otters jugband christmas vhs video jim henson. Emmet otters jugband christmas started as a book by russell hoban in 1971. Bret mckenzie to adapt emmet otters jugband christmas. With money being scarce, they both emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban, illustrated by lillian hoban. Dec 20, 2017 this cult classic christmas special is quintessential jim henson although it features few of the usual muppets, emmet otters jugband christmas brings the holiday spirit to the whole family.
Harvey is emmets friend in emmet otters jugband christmas. According to variety, bret mckenzie has signed on to write the screenplay and music for a new adaptation of jim hensons emmet otters jugband christmas, based on the titular book by author. With emmet otters jugband christmas, you have this remarkable tale that has such depth. There are a lot more dedicated emmet otter fans than me out there, but i recently did some digging, learning as much as i could about the special and comparing home video versions, so i thought id share the love a little bit. It was adapted for a muppets television special of the same name in 1977. Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch. Its charming and timeless and worth revisiting every christmas. Emmet otters jugband christmas community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Ranking the songs in emmet otters jugband christmas. Emmet otters jugband christmas is a onehour christmas special which first aired on the cbc on december 4, 1977 and on hbo the next year on december 17, 1978 with later broadcasts on hbo, and abc in 1980. Jerry juhl wrote the script for the special, adapting the story from a book by russell.
In 1977, when jim henson debuted the nowclassic film emmet otters jugband christmas, few knew it was based on a story written and illustrated by russell and lillian hoban, creators of bread and jam for frances and other treasured childrens books. Now the book that started it all is back in print, in a beautiful gift edition that will thrill muppets fans young and old. In 1977, when jim henson debuted the nowclassic film emmet otter s jug band christmas, few knew it was based on a story written and illustrated by russell and lillian hoban, creators of. Frank oz, paul williams and david goelz remember emmet. As christmas approaches frogtown hollow, emmet otter and his ma can only dream of buying each other gifts with the little money they make, ma doing laundry and emmet doing odd jobs. The story is a spin on the classic gift of the magi, with the impoverished emmet and his ma each making a sacrifice in the hopes that it will help them win the yearly talent show, and enough money to buy the other a christmas gift. Emmet otters jugband christmas kindle edition by hoban. Books for young readers, the imprint that has now revived emmet. For some people the christmas season is not complete without a viewing of it s a wonderful life or a christmas story, but for me, ive got to watch emmet otter s jug band christmas, or therell be no presents for anybody. The inspiration for the beloved jim henson film is back in print after over 40 years. Emmet otters jugband christmas is a 1977 tv special based on the childrens book of the same name by russell hoban. The jim henson company emmet otters jug band christmas. Oct 21, 2019 flight of the conchords own rhymenoceros, bret mckenzie, has signed on to pen the script and write the music for emmet otters jugband christmas, based on the 1970s abc special from.
Emmet otters jugband christmas kindle edition by hoban, russell, hoban, lillian. Bret mckenzie is rebooting the muppet christmas special emmet. Jim hensons emmet otters jugband christmas music from the original television presentation by paul williams. This cult classic christmas special is quintessential jim. Emmet otters jugband christmas book muppet wiki fandom. Is emmet otters jugband christmas a work of genius.
Based on the childrens book of the same name, it follows a young otter named emmet and his mother as they enter a christmas talent. With its simple charm i feel it is one of the great american christmas stories. Emmet otters jugband christmas was written by russell hoban and illustrated by his thenwife. Emmet otters jugband christmas when a christmas eve talent contest is announced, emmet otter joins a jug band and his ma decides to sing a song as they risk it all to make each others dreams come true. The nightmare is a last minute addition to watervilles annual christmas eve talent show. This is a fan page dedicated to the greatest christmas movie ever. And all of that is still true, even if you take the muppets out of the conversation. Emmet otters jug band christmas 0899669514 by hoban, russell.
I have just modified one external link on emmet otters jugband christmas. A young otter named emmet and his mom enter a talent competition during christmas in hopes to win the cash prize. Emmet forms a jug band, and ma practices alone, to vie with the riverbottom gang. Emmet otters jug band christmas 0899669514 by hoban. Emmet otters jugband christmas first premiered on abc in 1977 and was based on the childrens book of the same name. When a talent show is held in town, a fiftydollar prize gives them each hope of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
In the original book, its mentioned that harvey is hetty. Based on a book by russell hoban, this beloved christmas story, with music from paul williams and an allpuppet cast of woodland creatures, tells the story of ma and emmet otter a family that has little more than each other. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. With an enduring score by the great paul williams, the movie remains a holiday tradition in homes across america. Dec 18, 2008 sometimes you just need a hug, which makes the timing right for emmet otter s jug band christmas, a new feelbetter tuner that serves as theatrical comfort food for our increasingly desperate times. With this book, and its story and pictures by russell and lillian hoban, i am able to imagine the impact it had on jim henson when he first encountered it. Emmet and ma otter are very poor, but they are very happy and talented singers. Emmet otters jugband christmas 1977 tv part 1 of 15. And ma will have to hock emmet s tool chest to buy herself a costume. Emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban penguin. The lorax read aloud picture book brightly storytime duration.
Original songs were written by paul williams, and jim henson directed. Dec 10, 2019 emmet otters jugband christmas part 2 kingjulientommy. Felted mother otter christmas muppet emmet otters jugband alice otter christmas miniature dressed animal art dolls winter decor dollhouse. I have enjoyed emmet otters jugband christmas since i first viewed it on hbo in the late 70s. In 1977, when jim henson debuted the nowclassic film emmet otters jugband christmas, few knew it was based on a story written and illustrated by russell and lillian hoban, creators of. Emmet otters jugband christmas tv listings, tv schedule. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading emmet otters jugband christmas. Emmet otters jugband christmas hardcover october 24, 2017. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Add emmet otters jugband christmas to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. What gifts they have given us december 2, 2009 at 11. Emmet otters jugband christmas is a 1971 childrens book written by russell hoban and illustrated by lillian hoban. Please make one payment for all items to qualify for combined shipping. Aint no hole in the washtub emmet otters jugband christmas the jim henson company.
Featuring a heartwarming story, the trademark jim henson wit, and beautiful songs, emmet otter s jug band christmas originally aired as an hbo special. Flight of the conchords own rhymenoceros, bret mckenzie, has signed on to pen the script and write the music for emmet otters jugband christmas, based on. Oct 22, 2019 flight of the conchords bret mckenzie will be writing the script and music for a new version of the 1977 jim henson christmas special emmet otters jugband christmas, variety reports the. Dec 09, 2017 aint no hole in the washtub emmet otters jugband christmas the jim henson company. Emmet otter s jug band christmas was one of various tv specials that the jim henson company made before and up to the point when the troupe found a longterm showcase in the internationally syndicated the muppet show. Dec 20, 2017 incidentally, the titular characters of ploughs hoban reprints, charlie beaver and harvey muskrat, reappear as emmets bandmates charlie on cigarbox banjo, harvey on kazoo in emmet otters jugband christmas, a major plot point of which is emmets decision to put a hole in mas washtub to make a bass. Laundry delivery emmet otters jugband christmas the jim henson company duration. Emmet otters jugband christmas is the kind of christmas special you could wrap in tissue when the seasons over and store carefully in a box in the attic. Each year at christmas there are new toys to play with, which is fine. Brett mckenzie adapt henson emmet otters jugband christmas. This category is for questions and answers related to emmet otters jugband christmas, as asked by users of.
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Oct 23, 2019 emmet otters jugband christmas premiered on abc in 1977. The jim henson companys 1977 special emmet otters jugband christmas, is getting an update from flight of the conchordss bret mckenzie. I was an adult the first time i saw it, and i wasted no time in taping it from hbo using my trusty old vcr. Riverbottom nightmare band emmet otter s jug band christmas the jim henson company duration. I think its written in such a way that the titles, and the story, led me to what we would now call americana, and its not what i did. Buy emmet otter s jug band christmas by russell hoban online at alibris.
Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Emmet otters jugband christmas by jim henson jim henson. Emmet otters jugband christmas bret mckenzie reboot. Jerry juhl wrote the script for the special, adapting the story from a book by russell hoban. Featuring a heartwarming story, the trademark jim henson wit, and beautiful songs, emmet otters jugband christmas originally aired as an hbo special. Letters to santa extended edition emmet otters jug band road christmas funny tshirt. Emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban, lillian hoban. But emmet will have to put a hole in ma s washtub to. Incidentally, the titular characters of ploughs hoban reprints, charlie beaver and harvey muskrat, reappear as emmets bandmates charlie on cigarbox banjo, harvey on kazoo in emmet otters jugband christmas, a major plot point of which is emmets decision to.
Emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban, lillian. Dec 07, 2018 and some of the titles are from the book. Emmet otters jugband christmas is getting remade into. Christmas is around the corner, and they both want to get the other a very special present. Directed by jim henson, it features a cast of muppet characters.
Emmet otters jugband christmas jim hensons red book. Dec 18, 2017 emmet otters jugband christmas premiered on canadian television in december 1977, followed by an hbo premiere in 1978 and a network premiere on abc in 1980. Variety has reported that emmet otters jugband christmas will be coming to tv screens as a new madefortv film. Emmet otters jugband christmas to be adapted by bret. Reports surface that emmet otters jugband christmas is getting a reboot. Emmet otter s jug band christmas by hoban, russell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oct 24, 2017 i have enjoyed emmet otters jugband christmas since i first viewed it on hbo in the late 70s. For some people the christmas season is not complete without a viewing of its a wonderful life or a christmas story, but for me, ive got to watch emmet otters jugband christmas, or therell be no presents for anybody. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. When jim henson found the emmet otter book by russell and lillian hoban, he mustve seen a lot of the same qualities and potential in. Should emmet and ma risk all they have to make each other s dreams come true.
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