Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 11/04/2008 Run time: 100 minutes Rating: Nr

The Riverbottom Nightmare Gang is Halarious from the time they go into town till they form a band and win the competition. The Bloopers are also worth watching. I was amazed at how long it took them to get the scene with the drum rolling out the store right.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
My nephews aged 22 to 31 remember this as a video when this story with Jim Henson's characters first came out. Two of the three nephews now have children of their own and I bought the DVD for them for Christmas. While it is billed as a Christmas story it really is universal because of the theme of kindness, caring, family,and the real meaning of Christmas.
In addition to giving this DVD to the children we all went to a play (FIRST time it has ever been done) at the Goodspeed Opera House in Haddam, CT based on this DVD. Two of the original puppets that are in the film were also onstage.
Age doesn't matter - everyone loves this story in both the play and the DVD.

I was elated and overjoyed when my son (26 yrs. old) told me he saw this DVD on Amazon! This used to play on t.v. when my children (all over 20 now) were small. They loved it then, and so did I. We played it every Christmas, several times. I had recorded it, but it didn't come out very good. (We had an old recorder then). So, years had gone by since any of us had seen it again. This was such a "treat" to have back. I ordered one right away, as well as one for my sister, as she had enjoyed it with her children, too! When I showed my daughter (28 yrs. old), she wanted one, too! So, I got another one. After all these many years, I still remembered most of the words to the songs. I absolutely LOVE it! Thanks for bringing it back and having it on your website for sale! You helped make our Christmas that much happier!

This is the best kept secret in Christmas movies! It is hard to find, but getting easier. Do yourself, and any kids in your life a favor and pick up this Jim Henson classic. My siblings and I are all in our late 20s & 30s and still watch it every year

This movie is an adorable take on The Gift of the Magi in classic Henson style. You can tell it was one of their earlier ventures, but that just makes it all the more heartwarming in my opinion.

Muppet fans need this gem in their collection.