John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Seen it?1979 | 50 min | Family, Music, Comedy, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who likes secrets inside secrets and people who start the Christmas movies early. Nobody is quite who they seem. Made to be watched with the tree lit.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Paced for all ages, at 50 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want something with an edge.
In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Charmoli
- John DenverSelf
- Jim HensonKermit the Frog / Rowlf / Waldorf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef (voice)
- Frank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice)
- Richard HuntScooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker (voice)
- Dave GoelzThe Great Gonzo / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
- Jerry NelsonCamilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
- Steve WhitmireAdditional Muppet Performer
- Kathryn MullenAdditional Muppet Performer
- Brian MuehlAdditional Muppet Performer
- Cheryl HensonAdditional Muppet Performer