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Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Original title: Elmo Saves Christmas
  • Video
  • 1996
  • TV-Y
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Kevin Clash in Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
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Elmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.Elmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.Elmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.

  • Director
    • Emily Squires
  • Writers
    • Christine Ferraro
    • Tony Geiss
  • Stars
    • Charles Durning
    • Harvey Fierstein
    • Maya Angelou
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    481
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Emily Squires
    • Writers
      • Christine Ferraro
      • Tony Geiss
    • Stars
      • Charles Durning
      • Harvey Fierstein
      • Maya Angelou
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Santa Claus
    Harvey Fierstein
    Harvey Fierstein
    • Easter Bunny
    Maya Angelou
    Maya Angelou
    • Narrator
    Kevin Clash
    Kevin Clash
    • Elmo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney
    • Big Bird
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Count von Count
    • (voice)
    • …
    Noel MacNeal
    Noel MacNeal
    • Elf
    • (voice)
    Martin P. Robinson
    Martin P. Robinson
    • Mr. Snuffleupagus
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jim Martin
    • Elf
    • (voice)
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Zoe
    • (voice)
    Alice Dinnean
    Alice Dinnean
    • Elf
    • (voice)
    David Rudman
    David Rudman
    • Baby Bear
    • (voice)
    • …
    Bryant Young
    • Mr. Snuffleupagus' Back Half
    • (voice)
    Joey Mazzarino
    • Lightning
    • (voice)
    John Tartaglia
    John Tartaglia
    • Elf
    • (voice)
    Carmen Osbahr
    Carmen Osbahr
    • Rosita
    • (voice)
    Matt Vogel
    Matt Vogel
    • Elf
    • (voice)
    Pam Arciero
    Pam Arciero
    • Elf
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Emily Squires
    • Writers
      • Christine Ferraro
      • Tony Geiss
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    User reviews19

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    Hotoil

    Short on substance

    Let's see, there is some good here...a cute reference to the old 'Wonderful Life' rumor surrounding the origin of Bert and Ernie's names, Kermit the Frog has a new newsflash, some classic Sesame Street characters and humor.

    But theres a lot of things that make this special mediocre at best. It's a bit too long, Santa Clause is grumpy (and his beard looks more fake than some mall santas I've seen), Harvey Fierstein sings, Bert and Ernie don't even talk, and it's just not as good as the old Sesame Street Christmas Special. It just feels like fluff.
    8Cdsoccer489

    Dude, I'm 17 and i still love this movie

    Jim Henson always comes out with a cute movie. there isn't one Muppet movie i don't like. Aloth this is Sesame Street, its still cute. I haven't seen this movie in a while, but basically Elmo has a wish from Sannta, and he wishes everyday was Chhristmas. Its great at first but then people start to get tired of Christmas, and Elmo has to figure out how to put things right. I liked this movie as a kid and it will always have a place in my heart. If your watching this as a kid, with your kids, or an adult reliving the awesomeness of childhood, you'll be sure to love this movie. final say... 8/10 PS Muppet Xmas carol is my fave Christmas movie of all time. u should check that out too.
    mrsatan

    Cute, but Fierstein is grating

    Elmo wishes that every day is Christmas, wreaking havoc on the world. But why did they put Harvey Fierstein in a singing role? This guy has the worst voice I've ever heard!
    5jacinthabuu

    Sesame Street back then took Christmas way too far!

    This is NOT how a Christmas special is supposed to be portrayed. It's meant to show the beauty of the holidays, but with the Elmo-mania already happening during that time, It turned into a horrific dystopia; caused by a stubborn, immature, naughty 3-year old little brat! Every single holiday! Why teach kids to not have a single holiday every single day when that will never happen in reality?! A horrendous "unrealistic lesson" for too much of a good thing! Listen to some Wow Wow Wubbzy songs. They're the real lesson here!
    4earwoodwyvy

    Disgusting Christmas "movie"

    I saw this DVD when I was a child but now, I loath it to death! Elmo acted like a one year old, he's so stubborn in a bad way, you name it! This is most horrendous Christmas special I ever seen! You know this is not how Christmas (or Easter or the Fourth of July) is supposed to be like.

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    Still frame
    Adventure
    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Family
    Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music (1965)
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    • Trivia
      Charles Durning, who played Santa Claus, also starred in The Muppet Movie (1979), where Durning played the evil Doc Hopper.
    • Goofs
      After Elmo wishes it was Christmas every day, Santa takes the only reindeer on hand (Lightning) to go visit Elmo on Sesame Street. As Elmo leaves with Lightning to see what his wish will mean for the future, Santa mentions he's going down chimneys again that night. But Elmo just left with Lightning, who was Santa's only way of getting back to the North Pole.
    • Quotes

      Santa Claus: [to Elmo] You got 2 more wishes, son. Don't waste them.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits, the end of "It's a Wonderful Life" (which has been playing throughout the program) appears on a discarded TV, followed by Elmo wishing you a Merry Christmas.
    • Connections
      Featured in A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Christmas Again
      Music and Lyrics by Tony Geiss

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 2, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Elmo Saves Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Astoria, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Children's Television Workshop (CTW)
      • The Jim Henson Company
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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