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synopsis
Featuring a heart-warming story, the trademark Jim Henson wit, and beautiful songs, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas originally aired as an HBO special. 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. Purists, take note: There have been multiple edits of Emmet Otter released over the years, with minor but noticible changes to dialogue, and the addition/removal of scenes featuring Kermit the Frog.
characteristics
- Mothers And Sons
- Underdogs
- Pick-Me-Ups
- Down On Their Luck
- Talent
- Rock-music
- Folk-music
- Country-music
- Country-singer
- Country-western
- Contest
- Holiday