It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a little help from Jim Henson! From the Muppets Christmas Carol to of course Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas. This year, Emmet Otter and his friends are back in theaters and we’re celebrating with a fun giveaway of a copy of the Soundtrack so you can re-live this great show with your family and loved ones.
November 2nd marked the world premiere release of the soundtrack from the beloved Jim Henson produced TV special, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas. The show first aired December 17, 1977 on HBO and has re-aired numerous times since. Fans have been asking for a release of the soundtrack for many years, which features songs by the legendary Paul Williams, who’s other magical partnerships with Jim Henson resulted in the song “Rainbow Connection.” First week sales have exceeded all expectations and this little muppet is now enjoying a ride up the sales charts!
And that’s not all!
Fathom Events is bringing Emmet Otter to theaters next month! Jim Henson’s Holiday Special will run in over 500 theaters on Dec 10th and Dec 16th. Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas will be paired with a Fraggle Rock Christmas special to reach the equivalent of a feature length film.
Songs included:
Track Listing:
- The Bathing Suit That Grandma Wore
- Jam Session
- Ain’t No Hole In The Washtub
- When The River Meets The Sea
- Bar-B-Que (Jug Band)
- Carrots The Dancing Horse
- Bar-B-Que (Yancy Woodchuck)
- Dancing Rabbit Act
- Squirrel Acrobatic Act
- Our World
- Brothers
- Riverbottom Nightmare Band
- Our World-Brothers
- Our World-Brothers Club Reprise
- When The River Meets The Sea Reprise
- Born In A Trunk (Bonus Track)
One of our readers is going to win a copy of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas to celebrate the holidays with their family. Read how you can win below!
How Can You Win?
Enter to win with the form below. Let us know about favorite Jim Henson Film or show? Or Tell us your favorite Christmas Movie! If you do not do this entry – you will not win! So make sure you leave a comment and then enter using the form below!
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I used to love The Muppet Show.
I always loved the Jim Henson Hour, but you cannot get it ANYWHERE. I remember loving it as a kid.
Like Miracle on 34th street
My Favorite from Jim Henson!! Would LOVE to have this!
I loved the muppet show.
I don’t know if we watched mor than the muppet show.
This is one of my brother’s favorite holiday DVDs,
I grew up watching The Muppets and Sesame Street
I loved this movie as a kid
I really love the Muppets. And my favorite Christmas movie is Miracle on 34th Street.
Oh my gosh I love, love, love Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas. I could not wait for it to come on every year and I would annoy my siblings by singing aloud with it. I was even so obsessed I took an old cassette tape player we had and recorded the audio from the TV so I could sing with it anytime I wanted.
My brother and I ADORED this movie as kids! Definitely one of our faves!
My favorite Jim Henson movie is The Labyrinth. I loved it as a kid and still love it today.
The Muppets Take Manhattan.
I loved the Muppet movies growing up.
A favorite of mine is A Muppett Christmas, it’s a classic.
I love all of Jim Henson’s work, but my favorite film would have to be Labyrinth. Thank you for the fun giveaway. happy holidays!
I love the Muppets Movie the best!
Emmett Otter is my absolute favorite Jim Henson project. I watched it every Christmas when I was younger, and my brother bought me the VHS tape of it and I still watch it to this day. Thank you so much for this opportunity!
My favorite Jim Henson anything has to be The Muppet Show.
I love watching old episodes of the Muppet Show. My favorite is the one featuring Elton John.
The Muppet Show was great for all members of the family. What a hoot!
My favorite was the muppet show
A Christmas Story is my favorite.
I love It’s a wonderful life
Dark Crystal for sure, but DH loves Emmet Otter. 🙂
I LOVE Muppet Treasure Island. Have a weird love for that movie.
My favorite Christmas movie is “A Christmas Story”.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas actually influenced me musically. The River Bottom Nightmare Band is one of the greatest band names of all time. I have taught myself most of the songs on guitar, my favorite is Barbeque. “Barbeque, bless my spirit I swear it never fails. And the taste of mama’s sauce just stays there forever if you ever get it under your nails….”
And of course “Look at the birds up in the trees.” “Hey, we’re not birds, we’re a jug band!” Love it. Check Chuck!
I really liked Treasure island…
Emmet Otter is still my fav and I’m 56 years young lol! Every Christmas when it came on TV back in the early 90’s my daughters would watch it and they loved it!