Originally broadcast in 1977. Based on the book by Russell and Lillian Hoban. Special features: sing-along ; Emmet Otter's favorite tunes ; Emmet Otter behind the scenes documentary ; bloopers ; long song ; photo gallery. Featuring Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Marilyn Sokol ; with Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Eren Ozker.
Summary:
In Frogtown Hollow live Emmet and Ma Otter, a family with little money but lots of love. With Christmas coming, they want very much to buy each other a store-bought gift, but are barely scraping by doing odd jobs. When a local talent contest offers a special prize. Emmet must make a sacrifice to join his jug band for the competition. Will the jug band prevail or will fierce competition from the Riverbottom Gang steal the show - and the prize?
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