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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

Ongoing

Dir. Jim Henson. 1978, 65 mins. This beloved television special tells the story of Ma Otter and her son Emmet, who both secretly enter a talent contest to win money for each other’s Christmas presents. These presentations of the program include Kermit the Frog’s segments, as well as rare outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage.

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