Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
originally aired on ABC
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is a 1977 television special directed by Jim Henson. It is based on the 1971 children's book of the same name by Russell Hoban. The special features an ensemble cast of Henson's Muppet characters as well as characters from Hoban's novel, in a teleplay adapted by Jerry Juhl. The original special featured an introduction by Kermit the Frog, who also narrated certain scenes. The Walt Disney Company sold the rights to the Muppets (including Kermit) to The Muppet Company in 2004.