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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

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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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