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A Muppet Family Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 1987
  • TV-PG
  • 47m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
4.8K
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Frank Oz and Jim Henson in A Muppet Family Christmas (1987)
Holiday ComedyHoliday FamilyComedyFamilyHolidayMusical

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.

  • Directors
    • Peter Harris
    • Eric Till
  • Writer
    • Jerry Juhl
  • Stars
    • Frank Oz
    • Dave Goelz
    • Richard Hunt
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    4.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Peter Harris
      • Eric Till
    • Writer
      • Jerry Juhl
    • Stars
      • Frank Oz
      • Dave Goelz
      • Richard Hunt
    • 34User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Fozzie Bear
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dave Goelz
    Dave Goelz
    • The Great Gonzo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Richard Hunt
    Richard Hunt
    • Scooter
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kathryn Mullen
    Kathryn Mullen
    • Mokey Fraggle
    • (voice)
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Emily 'Ma' Bear
    • (voice)
    • …
    Karen Prell
    Karen Prell
    • Red Fraggle
    • (voice)
    • …
    Steve Whitmire
    Steve Whitmire
    • Turkey
    • (voice)
    • …
    David Rudman
    David Rudman
    • Miss Piggy's Photographer
    • (voice)
    Jim Henson
    Jim Henson
    • Kermit the Frog
    • (voice)
    • …
    Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney
    • Big Bird
    • (voice)
    • …
    Gerard Parkes
    Gerard Parkes
    • Doc
    • (as Gerry Parks)
    Terry Angus
    • Muppet Performer
    • (uncredited)
    Kevin Clash
    Kevin Clash
    • Elmo
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Grindl Kuchirka
    Grindl Kuchirka
    • Muppet Performer
    • (uncredited)
    Debra Spinney
    • Muppet Performer
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Stinson
    Fred Stinson
    • Muppet Performer
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Stutt
    Bob Stutt
    • Muppet Performer
    • (uncredited)
    Karen Valleau
    • Muppet Performer
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Peter Harris
      • Eric Till
    • Writer
      • Jerry Juhl
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jim Henson: in the kitchen just before the credits.
    • Goofs
      When Fozzie introduces Kermit to his mother, he says that Kermit is his boss who gave him his big break. Since they are all together in the Christmas home movie when they are babies, they knew each other much earlier but Fozzie means Kermit gave him his break into show business.
    • Quotes

      Ernie: Oh, hi there. Hey, we're Ernie and Bert.

      Doc: Hi there yourself, I'm Doc.

      Bert: Did you know that Doc starts with the letter "D"?

      Doc: Why, yes.

      Ernie: Yes! Yes starts with the letter "Y".

      Doc: True.

      Ernie: And true starts with the letter "T".

      Doc: [chuckles] Hey, what is this?

      Bert: Where we come from, this is small talk.

      Doc: Well, whatever you day, nice to be meeting you, but I'd better go up and build some bunk beds.

      Ernie, Bert: Bunk beds!

      Ernie: B words.

      [he and Bert laugh]

    • Alternate versions
      In the latest video release, the following scenes were deleted:
      • A very funny joke scene between Fozzie and his snowman.
      • Rowlf playing the piano when he first arrives at the farmhouse.
      • Piggy singing "Home for the Holidays" when she's first brought to the farmhouse and slipping on the icy patch.
      • Statler and Waldorf's "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day".
      • When the Muppets watch the film strip of themselves as the Muppet Babies, the cute scenes of them singing and the adults complimenting on it were cut and it goes right to Animal bursting through the screen.
      • Mrs. Bear putting up Fozzie's stocking, Fozzie says he's too old for that stuff, but changes his mind and doesn't want her to take it down.
      • During the medley at the end, Kermit and Piggy sing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".
    • Connections
      Featured in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      We Need a Little Christmas
      (uncredited)
      Written by Jerry Herman
      Performed by The Muppets

    User reviews34

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    Featured review
    9/10

    Jim Henson was truly one of a kind in the entertainent world.

    A Muppet Family Christmas is as wonderful as Christmas specials can get: it's got heart-warming imagery and characters whom celebrate the timeless traditions of Christmas together. Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo the Great and company all tag along to Fozzie's mother's house for Christmas eve. Along the way, the Sesame Street Muppets come along to join this gorgeous party and its charm is virtually bursting at the seams. And heck, even the Fraggles from Fraggle Rock join the party; this whole special is Henson-filled happiness through and through.

    From the mind of a man who knew no limits to his imagination, Jim Henson gave us entertainment comparable to Walt Disney himself. Even though Henson's gone, he still makes millions of people happy thanks to his Muppets. A Muppet Family Christmas is entertainment that just makes you feel incredibly happy: and that's how good Christmas specials should make you feel in the end.
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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Muppets feiern Weihnacht
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Henson Associates (HA)
      • The Jim Henson Company
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    • Runtime
      47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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