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The Classic Jim Henson production, available for first time on DVD in the UK. Also including performances by Frank Oz (Muppeteer), Paul Williams (songs), and Jerry Juhl (script). Christmas is approaching in Frogtown Hollow, and Emmet Otter and his Ma hope to buy gifts for each other. Unfortunately, Emmet doesn't make enough from the odd jobs he does, and Ma doesn't make enough as a laundress. They decide to compete in the Frog Town Hollow Talent Contest in order to win money, but Ma will have to hock Emmet's tool chest to buy a costume, and Emmet will have to put a hole in Emmet's washtub for his band!
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By Lionface
Format:DVD
After growing up with the Muppets (not literally), i cannot believe i never heard of this until last year. Three of my favourite things in the world are Jim Henson, Christmas and Otters. And here they are all combined.
Not only that but it was made in the late 70's before the world of animation etc went all commercial and wacky.
So is it any good? You bet your sweet potato it is. The amazon description above outlines the story pretty well so i won't repeat it. But this really was everything i hoped it would be. Warm, natural, deep south, down home country Otters in a wintry riverbank world, with ramshackle shacks and jumpers, some great music and even a talent show full of brilliant characters.
Plus the appropriately festive message of love. Not too sugary a message of course - this is Jim Henson after all. So you get your messages of love delivered in a perfect package of smart, knowing, Henson humour, much like The Simpsons.
Emmet Otter is like a cross between those off piste, smaller puppet, musical worlds you sometimes get in the Muppet Show, Wind in the Willows set on the Mississippi in winter and the coolest episode of Fraggle Rock.
It's gone straight into my all time top 5 essential Christmas viewing. My only complaints are i wish it was longer (it's just under an hour -long enough, but i want more) and i also wish they'd made a whole series out of it. It would have been one of the best kids tv shows ever.
But for now, pull up a big mince pie and drift down the river to the spirited, twanging sounds of Emmet Otter and friends.
Not only that but it was made in the late 70's before the world of animation etc went all commercial and wacky.
So is it any good? You bet your sweet potato it is. The amazon description above outlines the story pretty well so i won't repeat it. But this really was everything i hoped it would be. Warm, natural, deep south, down home country Otters in a wintry riverbank world, with ramshackle shacks and jumpers, some great music and even a talent show full of brilliant characters.
Plus the appropriately festive message of love. Not too sugary a message of course - this is Jim Henson after all. So you get your messages of love delivered in a perfect package of smart, knowing, Henson humour, much like The Simpsons.
Emmet Otter is like a cross between those off piste, smaller puppet, musical worlds you sometimes get in the Muppet Show, Wind in the Willows set on the Mississippi in winter and the coolest episode of Fraggle Rock.
It's gone straight into my all time top 5 essential Christmas viewing. My only complaints are i wish it was longer (it's just under an hour -long enough, but i want more) and i also wish they'd made a whole series out of it. It would have been one of the best kids tv shows ever.
But for now, pull up a big mince pie and drift down the river to the spirited, twanging sounds of Emmet Otter and friends.
By kimmycat
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this at Christmas, and despite being a grown woman I love the muppets so I read the reviews and thought I was in for a treat. I was disappointed and found this very dull and predictable without any humour or real 'cuteness' factor. I think it would be good for kids though.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This film reminds me of when I was a child, watching it with my parents, and reminds me of wonderful family christmases. The only downside is this DVD doesn't have Kermit the Frog on, introducing it, which the original tv show and video did. Still, a wonderful family film and a firm christmas favourite in our house. It would take someone with a heart of stone not to love this!
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Emmet otter jug band Christmas
It was made over 20 years ago, but it is innocent and charming.
Enjoyable and entertaining.
Worth seeing at least once.
The tunes have stayed with me.
Enjoyable and entertaining.
Worth seeing at least once.
The tunes have stayed with me.
Published 4 months ago by M J IRVING
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This is a fabulous little gem. We watch it every Christmas, our ages are 59, 38, and 32. That's a lot of years watching this behind us. Read more
Published on 29 April 2011 by Mrs Danvers
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Favourite of all time!
I've been watching this Christmas special since I was a child (in other words...for a very long time!!). Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Teena Ann
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