Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

Cast

Jerry Nelson

as Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)

Frank Oz

as Chuck (voice)

Marilyn Sokol

as Ma Otter (voice)

Richard Hunt

as Charlie / Lizard / George Rabbit (voice)

Eren Ozker

as Gretchen Fox / Hetty Muskrat / Mrs. Mink / Old Lady Possum (voice)

Jim Henson

as Kermit the Frog / Harrison Fox / Harvey / Snake (voice)

Dave Goelz

as Wendell / Pop-eyed Catfish / Will Possum (voice)

Reviews

HauntedDriveIn

Revolutionary puppetry, beautiful music, and that signature Henson charm: Emmet Otter’s Jug-band Christmas is a masterpiece and truly looks and feels like a living storybook. If you haven’t seen it, seek it out any way you can....

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