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 book was the source material for the muppets christmas special emmet otters jugband christmas in 1977. Emmet forms a jug band, and ma practices alone, to vie with the riverbottom gang. He decided to fill the break between seasons with a quixotic adaptation of emmet otters jugband christmas. Emmet otters jugband christmas hardcover october 24, 2017. Emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban, lillian. Emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban goodreads. Emmet otters jug band christmas montgomery county library. This girl loves emmet otter emmet otters jug band christmas favorite novel character book cool fan t shirt fan4teesshop 4. 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. Emmet otters jugband christmas was written by russell hoban and illustrated by his thenwife, lillian hoban. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition.
Directed by jim henson, it features a cast of muppet characters. This is a fan page dedicated to the greatest christmas movie ever. Oct 24, 2017 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 bread and jam for frances and other treasured children s books. Jun 19, 2017 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. 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. Buy emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban online at alibris. Bret mckenzie is rebooting the muppet christmas special emmet. When a talent show is held in town, a fiftydollar prize gives them each hope of. Is emmet otters jugband christmas a work of genius. Bret mckenzie is rebooting the muppet christmas special. The book is directly featured as a prop and plot device in the 2008 stage musical adaptation. 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 jug. The henson special was adapted into a live musical stage show by the. Aint no hole in the washtub emmet otters jugband christmas the jim henson company.
This cult classic christmas special is quintessential jim. Emmet otters jugband christmas tv listings, tv schedule and. Books for young readers, the imprint that has now revived emmet. It would be hokey to say that ive already received a heartwarming gift this holiday season. This classic christmas story is about ma and emmet ottera family that has little more than each other. Lillian hoban emmet otter and his mother enter the local talent contest in the hopes of winning the cash prize and being able to buy each other a christmas present. Emmet otters jugband christmas vhs video jim henson. Emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban alibris.
Jim henson directed this christmas classic based on based on the book by russell and lillian hoban. 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 otter s jug band christmas was written by russell hoban and illustrated by his thenwife, lillian hoban, in 1969. Emmet otters jugband christmas, hardcover by hoban, russell. Riverbottom nightmare band emmet otters jug band christmas the jim henson company duration. The jim henson companys 1977 special emmet otters jugband christmas, is getting an update from flight of the conchordss bret mckenzie.
Emmet otters jugband christmas hoban parents magazine. 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. Many may remember this original christmas special from the 70s and 80s. It was adapted for a muppets television special of the same name in 1977.
Emmet otters jugband christmas kindle edition by hoban. The jim henson company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in. With an enduring score by the great paul williams, the. Jerry juhl wrote the script for the special, adapting the story from a book by russell hoban.
No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for hard covers. Nov 01, 2019 variety has reported that emmet otters jugband christmas will be coming to tv screens as a new madefortv film. The book was published in 1971 by parents magazine press. Emmet otters jugband christmas 1977 tv part 1 of 15. Emmet and ma otter are very poor, but they are very happy and talented singers. Emmet otters jugband christmas was written by russell hoban and illustrated by his thenwife. The inspiration for the beloved jim henson film is back in print after over 40 years. 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. 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. 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 otter s jugband christmas, or therell be no presents for anybody. Doubleday books for young readers, 2016 dlc 2016046706. Awardwinning musical supervisor bret mckenzie is to write the script and the songs.
Emmet otters jugband christmas is getting remade into a. 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. In the framing story, russ reads the book to his daughter jane, a family. Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch. Jim hensons emmet otter s jug band christmas music from the original television presentation paul williams. Featuring a heartwarming story, the trademark jim henson wit, and beautiful songs, emmet otter s jug band christmas originally aired as an hbo special.
In the framing story, russ reads the book to his daughter jane, a family tradition. Vintage book emmet otters jug band christmas 1969 highpointfarm2010. Ranking the songs in emmet otters jugband christmas nerdist. Oct 22, 2019 the jim henson companys 1977 special emmet otters jugband christmas, is getting an update from flight of the conchordss bret mckenzie. 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. Christmas is around the corner, and they both want to get the other a very special present. Variety has reported that emmet otters jugband christmas will be coming to tv screens as a new madefortv film. Ranking the songs in emmet otters jugband christmas. Bret mckenzie to adapt emmet otters jugband christmas. Please make one payment for all items to qualify for combined shipping.
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 bread and jam for frances and other treasured childrens books. Dec 09, 2017 aint no hole in the washtub emmet otters jugband christmas the jim henson company. Reports surface that emmet otters jugband christmas is getting a reboot. Emmet otters jugband christmas by russell hoban, lillian hoban. Now the book that started it all is back in print, in a beautiful gift edition that will thrill muppets fans young and old. With an enduring score by the great paul williams, the movie remains a holiday tradition in homes across america.
With an enduring score by the great paul williams, the movie remains a holiday tradition in. Its charming and timeless and worth revisiting every christmas. Christmas muppet nightmare band emmet otter s jug band christmas dressed animal felt christmas organic art dolls winter decor wool animal nedaart 5 out of 5 stars 534. Both emmet and ma get a song ready for the competition. 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 otter s jug band christmas, or therell be no presents for anybody. 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. Dec 22, 2015 emmet otters jug band christmas is a holiday classic amongst holiday classics. 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. Emmet otters jugband christmas is a 1977 tv special based on the childrens book of the same name by russell hoban. 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. Emmet otters jugband christmas book muppet wiki fandom. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Emmet otters jugband christmas premiered on canadian television in december 1977, followed by an hbo premiere in 1978 and a network premiere on.
The jim henson company emmet otters jug band christmas. 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. Additionally, flight of the conchords bret mckenzie is to write the script and the songs. 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 bread and jam for frances and other treasured children s books. Add emmet otters jugband christmas to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. Narrated by kermit and based on the book by russell and lillian hoban, emmet otters jugband christmas will put a song in your heart. Jun 3, 2015 scenes and references from my favorite movie. Emmet otters jugband christmas is getting remade into. Emmet otters jugband christmas is a 1971 childrens book written by russell hoban and illustrated by lillian hoban. When a talent show is held in town, a fiftydollar prize gives them each hope of buying the other a real present this year. Original songs were written by paul williams, and jim henson directed.
With kermit the frog the one familiar muppet doing the introduction, it takes place largely in a riverbank community populated by muskrats, foxes, bullfrogs. Emmet otters jug band christmas by hoban, russell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And all of that is still true, even if you take the muppets out of the conversation. Emmet otters jugband christmas tv listings, tv schedule. Emmet otter s jugband christmas is a 1977 tv special based on the childrens book of the same name by russell hoban. Then again, hokey feels appropriate, considering were talking about a 1971 childrens picture book about the hardscrabble woodland creatures of waterville. Emmet otters jugband christmas is a onehour christmas special which first aired on hbo in 1977. In 1977, when jim henson debuted the nowclassic film emmet otter s 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. See more ideas about otters, emmett otter and jim henson. Details about emmet otters jugband christmas hoban parents magazine press book 1st edition. Buy emmet otter s jug band christmas by russell hoban online at alibris. The story tells of emmet otter and his ma, a widow who scrapes by on the small amount of money she gets from doing laundry and that emmet gets from doing odd jobs around their home in the town of frogtown hollow despite.
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