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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977-12-04 · 53 min · ★ 6.9

Family · Comedy · Music · TV Movie

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

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Directors
Jim Henson
Production companies
The Jim Henson Company, Henson Associates, CBC, Parents' Magazine Films, Inc., Westfall Productions
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonEmmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)
Frank OzFrank OzChuck (voice)
Marilyn SokolMarilyn SokolMa Otter (voice)
Richard HuntRichard HuntCharlie / Lizard / George Rabbit (voice)
Eren OzkerEren OzkerGretchen Fox / Hetty Muskrat / Mrs. Mink / Old Lady Possum (voice)
Jim HensonJim HensonKermit the Frog / Harrison Fox / Harvey / Snake (voice)
Dave GoelzDave GoelzWendell / Pop-eyed Catfish / Will Possum (voice)

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