John Denver's estate is being fought over by his descendants. So none of this stuff is available for purchase. It's one reason why the Muppet Show season 4 never made it to DVD.
This is on my play list all year round but especially at Christmas time. It reminds me of a comfortable childlike love for family, friends and God. Please Have a Blessed Rocky Mtn Christmas with soft furries and John Denver memories! ❤️🙏💕🙏 🌲
I grew up on this soundtrack. I remember baking Christmas goodies and dancing around the kitchen to this with my Mom when I was growing up. I love it so much my parents bought it for me on CD when I was in HS. Now today, as it's my Mom's heavenly birthday... it reminds me of her. Such fond memories.
Thank you for sharing your memories. I thought I was reading something I wrote… my mother had passed away a couple years ago and I cry when I listen to this now because I had those same memories with her as you had with yours. I thought the magic died when she left us but now that I have 2 babies of my own, I am going to carry on her legacy and try to keep that magic alive…starting with this ❤.
I'm so sorry for your mothers passing and what a nice way to honor her memory too. Kiddos aren't in my future, but that gave me an idea that maybe next year I'll start a tradition with my friends to do a baking day or weekend and it might be nice for them too, because these are friends that used to come over and bake with us when I was a kid. Even get my Dad into it. 🥰@@desireegrider161
@@MaryLodge-bp2zn There’s a few Muppet Christmas movies. There’s A Muppet’s Christmas Carol, A Very Merry Muppet’s Christmas, A Muppet’s Christmas: Letter to Santa and A Muppet Family Christmas. I’m not sure they ever transferred that particular one to DVD. I have seen it on here though! It’s recorded from like a VHS, but it was watchable.
We watched it in ‘79, when all my sons were little. Bought the album, then the cassette, now my almost 50 year old son shared this with me on CZcams, this Christmas Eve morning. Still just as beautiful and poignant, as ever! ❤ 🎄2022
MY SON & I WILL CHERISH THE CHRISTMAS MEMORIES TOGETHER GOOD THING I DOWNLOADED THE VIDEO TO MY VIDEO FOLDER AND WE WILL HONOR CHRISTMAS LIKE A TRADITION TOGETHER ALTHOUGH MY SON MADE A CHRISTMAS FLORAL PLANTS IN A GLASS BOTTLE FOR A CHRISTMAS TRADITION, NOW WE NEED THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP.
I have played this album while making Christmas cookies with my kids every year since it came out. First on vinyl, then cassette and now on CD. This is so special. It really should be televised every year and also issued on DVD. John Denver and the Muppets are all treasures. Thank you for this.
I agree with you 100% and that's good you listened to this album while making Christmas cookies with your kids every year since it came out and that's awesome you have it on Cd and you did have it on vinyl and Cassette to Stephani
It may sound corny, but there's something about Rowlf the Dog and John Denver singing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" -- the combination of Rowlf (Jim Henson's) craggy voice and John's sweet tenor -- that just puts a lump in my throat every time. With any other Muppet or any other singer, it would probably just be cheesy. With these two, it's just ... magical.
This is the definition of Nostalgia. This should be a Christmas Special on TV every year. Unfortunately, it’s too late... but being someone that was a child in the 80’s - this brings back such great memories.
Ne to since watching on TV episodes of the AUGSBURGEER PUPPENKISTE and episodes of CASPER UND RENÈ ( every young Germans favorite grown up in the Sixties )
Jim Henson must have loved John Denver. He holds the distinction of being the only guest star to ever make more than one appearance on a program with Muppets (The Muppet Show and two specials including this one).
Just recently unearthed our childhood record album of this special in my dad’s storage. My brothers and I played that thing so many times i was shocked it didn’t have any scratches. I gasped and cried when I found it. This record is a time capsule of the good moments we cling to from our childhood. I’m so happy to have found this. Thank you for sharing this treasure with all of us.
I grew up watching the original muppet show here in Sweden in the 80's and loved it. Also grew up with Johny Denver's beautiful voice! Rip Haven't seen this one though, loved it. Thanks for uploading! It funny to watch the orginal muppet show now, most of the episodes stands the test of time really well. Funny though, so many adult jokes, that I missed at a child. Never used to understand the meaning of Statler and Waldorf either. Now I love them! Thanks Jim Henson Rip! Hope you found your rainbow!🌈 connection!
I had almost forgotten this special with the late John Denver ! I think 🤔 it belongs right up there with the animated Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas, Rich Little's Christmas Carol, and lastly Freddy the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner ! All classics from my younger days, but I still love them each year When John was the height of his career, I think I saw 👀 him somewhere around 10 times in concert around the Chicago area. Always a class act 👏 ; too bad that he's passed away 😢 now !
Oh my gosh! I have been searching for this for two whole weeks! It's John Denver. Priceless how he reacts to them as if they were real and not Muppets. It's the Muppets....you gotta love the Muppets. It's one of the best Christmas programs ever!
Geri Goss I think maybe due to the tragic way he died. I loved this special and we had the record album. It was a favorite of all us kids at home and holds a special place in our hearts.
As far as why it never got a Blu-Ray/DVD release, it's because it's not a Muppet special with John Denver, but a John Denver special that just so happens to have the Muppets on it. I think we've never got such a release is because of an issue with John Denver's estate.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE!!!! I grew up with this album. I don't know why the other Muppet Christmas movie gets so much attention and this one gets ignored. This one has so much more heart (and much better music).
Christmas of my senior year. My best friend and I listened to this album till the needle wore through. Laughed at every joke, every time. Sang along. My best Christmas wishes to those young now. These are your Christmas years.
I was 10 ,when this came out. I remember this as a young kid. I miss the days ,when Christmas was simple. How ,I long for.those days again. I can dream ,I guess.Merry Christmas Everyone🎄🎅🤶🌲
My brother and I watched this when it first aired Christmas '79, and I am going to watch this again, now with 2 toddlers of my own! John Denver will ALWAYS be a beautiful blessing to us. Thank you, John.
This is one of the most wonderful things ever. Wholesome, nostalgic, warm. It hits me right in the heart. I’ve been a lifelong fan of the Muppets and John Denver touches my heart so deeply.
This never gets old!! I had the pleasure of meeting John Denver, and he was just a beautiful soul. Thank you to all the people behind the Muppets, then and now!
RIP John Denver (1943-1997), Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Waldorf, Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth and Link Hogthrob (1936-1990), Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Floyd Pepper and Camilla (1934-2012) and Scooter, Janice and Statler (1951-1992)
Lost both my parents many years ago but watching this brought me back to being 4 years old laying next to the Christmas tree in the den watching this with them. Mom was a great cook and she made Christmas cookies and candies that night (den was connected to kitchen through a bar area). House smelled amazing. I'd do anything to go back.
I was born in 1980 and I grew up listening to this record at Christmas time. I tear up hearing some of the songs. John Denver's voice hits my heart like nothing else and takes me back in time. "I know there is a light. I have felt it burn inside, and I have seen it shining from afar."
Hard to believe it will be twenty years this year that John Denver will be gone, I remember seeing him in concert back in 1972 not too long before he started his TV specials. Very glad to have been a fan over the years. Always remembered.
@20.54: Kermit: "Those were the great times." John: "But you know, Kermit, these are great times, too." That was the best and most meaningful line in the entire special. There's always the good old days, but even though it may not seem like it, you're living in the good NOW days."
I saw this on TV, just once, as a very little kid. (I was born in 1982.) And NOBODY ever knew what I was talking about when I talked about it. (I couldn't remember the name of it, or who was in precisely, which probably didn't help. Lol). And ever since then whenever I'd hear a John Denver song it would drive ke absolutely bonkers trying to figure out where i recognized that voice from! Glad to know I'm not nuts, after all! Thank you to whomever posted it. And, Merry Christmas, too!
@ jeremy hunt yes. so do i. when i first introduced this to my wife from china she absolutely loved it and fell in love with Miss Piggy , the Swedish Chef and Professor Bunsen with Beaker. i introduced this to my nephews and nieces as well since they never even heard of this.
Mine, too. It wasn't Christmas until we watched Emmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas. Wendel Porcupine always made me laugh with his "Golly, You got mashed potatoes?" He was asking Doc Bullfrog (a guy that owned a restaurant) if they made mashed potatoes. LOL!!!
I remember when i first saw the John Denver Christmas Special with the Muppets on Television. it brings back lots of fond memories for me. John Denver had such an amazing voice, its so sad that he isnt living anymore, but i am sure he is still singing up in Heaven with other great Folk Legends. I wish we had more of these kind of specials on T.V. we need to hear good Christmas Music again. Thank Goodness for CZcams where we can watch these specials anytime we want. 😀❤🌲
Such a wonderful yet criminally underrated special! If only they could put this on DVD! It's interesting how this is probably the only Muppets Christmas special that make's any mention of the Nativity story.
I remember Dec 1979, when this premiered,well-I was ten and in fifth grade. In fact,for Xmas that year I got the soundtrack on--ready for this--8 track! Remember those? Yes,I'm showing my age,certainly,having grown up with eight track tapes(I'm 48, and still have the eight track tape to this day.) Also,how nice it would have been if they had made a Xmas special with John D and the sesame street gang(yes,I know there's Xmas eve on SS,which premiered the year before this,in fact), but still,after seeing all of the muppets here-Kermit and Miss piggy,and Janice and Floyd,etc,all snuggled together while singing Silent night,can't you just picture,say,in the case of the SS humans,Susan and Gordon,David and Maria(as he was still her beau at the time,as seen in Xmas eve special), and Bob and Linda,all snuggling together while singing Silent Night? And,so as not to lead others to think that I think Bert and Ernie are gay(I don't think they are!), say,Betty lou or Prairie Dawn sitting between Bert and Ernie,while singing silent night and we wish you a Merry Xmas. That would be neat,now that I think about it,so as to teach preschoolers the religious part of Xmas,just as John does here,before they sing Silent night. Merry Christmas,to all of my fellow youtubers, especially those I recognize as regular old school SS and electric company viewers-MIKECNW,Jon Clip,afriendofbean,Tiny Dancer,Francis C and diestasfus.
Doug I haven’t seen this in years! Watched this when I was 5 years old. The album has been a family tradition and now I’m watching the special again with my kids! Thank you.
My Dad was born in 1973, and this was one of the first Muppets shows he's ever watched. And by then hes been watching almost every Muppets movies. He's currently 50, and he's been a big Muppets fan since he was like 8 years old! He's even owned Muppets Christmas ornaments since the early 1980s!
It's here, plug this into TV or just figure it out. Any Denver Fan has the ability to solve problems. More specifically, use bluetooth speakers from your device (via phone or computer). I rock the Muppets 12" on record bc it's my thing. I also eat deer I kill.
@@Ih8kone I was hoping you meant it was still being released somewhere, those old copies could be a gamble lol. I just took a leap of faith on a website link to buy found on a muppets fan page with good reviews... I’ll update if it’s any good! Trying to get as an Xmas gift for my dad. And worst case scenario it’s purchased through PayPal so it shouldn’t be too hard to dispute.. fingers crossed 😂🤷🏻♀️
Just said a prayer to help your heart and I, as the biggest lover of Christmas in my family because of the effort my mom put in for us when we were little, wish you a merry Christmas. 🎄 Hang in there, friend.
I'm in 2022... I'm Watching In Memory of my beloved daughter Katie-Leigh, Christmas 1979 was her "First Christmas" .. "Fozie-bear" was her Favorite Fuzzy Bear
I have the cd of the songs. Wish they had it on DVD. I watched it when it was originally on. I love Rowlf the dog. I remember the original Muppet show that used to be on every week as well. John Denver was the best. He is truly missed.
That both versions have their own laughs is just yet again the genius and talent of this group at work. That anyone could make this bland, painfully repetitious song entertaining is very impressive.
I was singing along to all of the songs, especially Stille Nacht (Silent Night in German). My Pappy taught me to sing it and we would sing it every Christmas Eve.
John Denver was my pa's favorite singer, and when I tell you I've listened to this album for 26 years, I'm.not joking, but I had no idea that there was a special to go along with it. Thank you so much for reconnecting me with my late Pa
WOW: I was nineteen when this special aired and had already moved away from home (making it kind of a rough Christmas to say the least) and somehow I had always missed this even in subsequent reruns. The Muppet Nativity blew me away; the expressions, the mannerisms, I mean, it gives me goosebumps even now, at 57 years old. Just fantastic.
Cynthia, I am the same age and I loved to watch this show on a TV-Station from West-Germany, which was officially not allowed during communist dictatorship to us East Germans living behind the Iron Curtain. But we did it anyway. Tough times, a lot of snow and still a way to go for freedom. I met my future husband that December. Merry Christmas!!!!
Same to you. Incidentally, I was adopted in infancy and when I was very ill about fifteen years ago I learned about my biological beginnings: my father was full German/American and my mother was German and French. Just another bit of something in common. Merry, merry Muppet Christmas!
I’m 46 and this very show and its music has been a part of every Christmas since I can remember. I had the record album as a child and I now have the CD and it remains my most favorite Christmas music ever. I adore John Denver and this IS my childhood. Thank you for uploading. I used to search for this for years and now here it is. Thank you!
I sure wish this would be televised again. It was only aired once in 1979 and was a favorite of my entire family. The CD is now on the 4th generation. PUH-LEEZE bring it back!!!!!
Doug, Thank you SO much for sharing this. You have given this 41 year old a wonderful gift this year. I don’t remember all of this special. I was only two years old, but my Mom says I was mesmerized by it when it aired on our television. We listen to the album every year, multiple times. It’s wonderful to see it performed. I was laughing when I wasn’t tearing up (which was a lot). Thank you John Denver, and thank you Jim Henson. You are greatly missed. Doug, Merry Christmas to you and yours. Peace on Earth.
I first heard this program from a cassette tape when I was a young girl. This is the first time I watched this program and I'm already 50! Can't wait to watch again with my 8 yr old son who's been listening to the soundtrack every Christmas! He'll go crazy!!!
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Who is watching & enjoying in 2023🎉!?
John Denver is a folk legend. Why this is not on reruns on TV every holiday season is beyond me.
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John Denver's estate is being fought over by his descendants. So none of this stuff is available for purchase. It's one reason why the Muppet Show season 4 never made it to DVD.
This is on my play list all year round but especially at Christmas time. It reminds me of a comfortable childlike love for family, friends and God. Please Have a Blessed Rocky Mtn Christmas with soft furries and John Denver memories! ❤️🙏💕🙏 🌲
totally. how is this not a popular classic?!
Agreed. They would rather go with what is popular currently instead of good old fashioned family entertainment.
Christmas was so magical back then I miss those days.
Disney won't re-release this. It's too wholesome of a family program these days.
I grew up on this soundtrack. I remember baking Christmas goodies and dancing around the kitchen to this with my Mom when I was growing up. I love it so much my parents bought it for me on CD when I was in HS. Now today, as it's my Mom's heavenly birthday... it reminds me of her. Such fond memories.
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Thank you for sharing your memories. I thought I was reading something I wrote… my mother had passed away a couple years ago and I cry when I listen to this now because I had those same memories with her as you had with yours. I thought the magic died when she left us but now that I have 2 babies of my own, I am going to carry on her legacy and try to keep that magic alive…starting with this ❤.
I'm so sorry for your mothers passing and what a nice way to honor her memory too. Kiddos aren't in my future, but that gave me an idea that maybe next year I'll start a tradition with my friends to do a baking day or weekend and it might be nice for them too, because these are friends that used to come over and bake with us when I was a kid. Even get my Dad into it. 🥰@@desireegrider161
Is there a Dvd of John Denver and the Muppets
@@MaryLodge-bp2zn There’s a few Muppet Christmas movies. There’s A Muppet’s Christmas Carol, A Very Merry Muppet’s Christmas, A Muppet’s Christmas: Letter to Santa and A Muppet Family Christmas.
I’m not sure they ever transferred that particular one to DVD. I have seen it on here though! It’s recorded from like a VHS, but it was watchable.
So many years later this still sparkles like snow in the sun. Giving smiles and happiness in 2023 😊
if John Denver wasn't so foolish enough to fly that plane and crash, he would have lived longer
I'm 70, two son's buried,one still going two husbands buried and I'm still loving THIS!!!
Watching in 2023! Always loved the sweet nostalgia of watching the muppets at Christmas
I wish they would put this out on a DVD. It is one of the best Christmas specials.
I think they did if I am not mistaken.
When my kids were growing up we listened to the music from this show as we opened presents! Love it! ❤️
Yes please. We’ve been looking for years. One of my family’s favorites!!
Absolutely
What's a DVD?
Simply beautiful. May we all live in Peace, God's True Peace on Christmas Day.
We watched it in ‘79, when all my sons were little. Bought the album, then the cassette, now my almost 50 year old son shared this with me on CZcams, this Christmas Eve morning. Still just as beautiful and poignant, as ever! ❤ 🎄2022
The Muppets depicting the Nativity. What a blessing!
Regrettably, this would NEVER be made today.
Thanks for this nostalgic gem!
Amen what a blessing
Rowlf is still my favorite muppet. I named my dog Rowlf, he never did learn to play the piano
I still have this on vinyl. I'm THAT old. This is a total treasure to be shared with every generation.
I do too! My parents bought it for me in 1979 and now we play it for my kids
I had it on 8 track. They're still printing vinyls for this! Check Amazon. $30.
We had it on vinyl but we wore it out :) Got it on cassette next.
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MY SON & I WILL CHERISH THE CHRISTMAS MEMORIES TOGETHER GOOD THING I DOWNLOADED THE VIDEO TO MY VIDEO FOLDER AND WE WILL HONOR CHRISTMAS LIKE A TRADITION TOGETHER ALTHOUGH MY SON MADE A CHRISTMAS FLORAL PLANTS IN A GLASS BOTTLE FOR A CHRISTMAS TRADITION, NOW WE NEED THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP.
I have played this album while making Christmas cookies with my kids every year since it came out. First on vinyl, then cassette and now on CD. This is so special. It really should be televised every year and also issued on DVD. John Denver and the Muppets are all treasures. Thank you for this.
I agree totally!!!!! It's excellent!!! Especially Alfie the Christmas Tree!!!
I agree with you 100% and that's good you listened to this album while making Christmas cookies with your kids every year since it came out and that's awesome you have it on Cd and you did have it on vinyl and Cassette to Stephani
he was bit of a muppet he was...this breaks my heart, every time
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Yes Stephanischwartz173. It is a treasure and Merry Christmas 2023 to everyone and a happy new year!
When John started laughing at Miss Piggy I couldn't stop laughing. "Put the glasses back on Johnathan" lol i'm glad the Muppets are back
And also, what did John Denver mean when he told Miss Piggy that he was a married man?
Nicole Chapman - You can hear the crew laughing, too.
Andrew Colin Wilson - It was a long running gag that Miss Piggy was always hitting on John Denver starting on the Muppet show.
One of my parents favorite parts! They lol at it every time!
@@andrewcolinwilson1 He was married to Annie Martell at the time so he was married when this special was made.
Am I the only one who feels a bit saddened watching this knowing that John is no longer with us? In the words of my Mom: what a loss!
It may sound corny, but there's something about Rowlf the Dog and John Denver singing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" -- the combination of Rowlf (Jim Henson's) craggy voice and John's sweet tenor -- that just puts a lump in my throat every time. With any other Muppet or any other singer, it would probably just be cheesy. With these two, it's just ... magical.
Totally corny. And totally awesome.
I thought it was just me! Pure brilliance.
The whole album is magic. The late 70s folk vibe is prominent, and the band are a bunch of unsung heroes.
you stole the idea outta my head. This is awesome
Jolly4jc 100000% same
This is the definition of Nostalgia. This should be a Christmas Special on TV every year. Unfortunately, it’s too late... but being someone that was a child in the 80’s - this brings back such great memories.
Yup, Me too. My Dad had the big wool fleece leather coat that John has. The same 1970 something cords, Dude.. we had a good time being kids.
Erm, not quite.
The “Charlie Brown Christmas” IS.
I love puppet’s. John Denver had such a sweet voice that is still missed to this day!
The powers that shouldn't be killed him.
Hey! What about loving Muppets too?🥰🥰
@@3ThingsTulsa who?
me to
Ne to since watching on TV episodes of the AUGSBURGEER PUPPENKISTE and episodes of CASPER UND RENÈ ( every young Germans favorite grown up in the Sixties )
This needs to be restored for an official DVD release in Christmas 2019 for it's 40th Anniversary.
What a great idea! I love this Christmas special!
I agree
That would be awesome! My sister and I remember the soundtrack album, not so much the TV special.
OMFG IT EXISTS!!!!!! I had no idea that a recording exists from this special!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!
Anything by the Muppets is good enough for me. ANYTHING!!!❤❤❤❤❤
John Denver did a nice children's special. The toy soldier scene was so cute.
Jim Henson must have loved John Denver. He holds the distinction of being the only guest star to ever make more than one appearance on a program with Muppets (The Muppet Show and two specials including this one).
It seemed mutual. John Denver genuinely looks like he's enjoying himself in these shows.
Watching again in 2020, brings some cheer to a dreadful year! Why can't radio stations play any of THIS Christmas music?!
John Denver was awesome. The Muppets were awesome. This is awesome.
How have 92 people given this a thumbs down?
This is an amazing production.
Just recently unearthed our childhood record album of this special in my dad’s storage. My brothers and I played that thing so many times i was shocked it didn’t have any scratches. I gasped and cried when I found it. This record is a time capsule of the good moments we cling to from our childhood. I’m so happy to have found this. Thank you for sharing this treasure with all of us.
I grew up watching the original muppet show here in Sweden in the 80's and loved it.
Also grew up with Johny Denver's beautiful voice! Rip
Haven't seen this one though, loved it. Thanks for uploading!
It funny to watch the orginal muppet show now, most of the episodes stands the test of time really well. Funny though, so many adult jokes, that I missed at a child.
Never used to understand the meaning of Statler and Waldorf either. Now I love them!
Thanks Jim Henson Rip!
Hope you found your rainbow!🌈 connection!
I had almost forgotten this special with the late John Denver ! I think 🤔 it belongs right up there with the animated Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas, Rich Little's Christmas Carol, and lastly Freddy the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner ! All classics from my younger days, but I still love them each year When John was the height of his career, I think I saw 👀 him somewhere around 10 times in concert around the Chicago area. Always a class act 👏 ; too bad that he's passed away 😢 now !
Oh my gosh! I have been searching for this for two whole weeks!
It's John Denver. Priceless how he reacts to them as if they were real and not Muppets.
It's the Muppets....you gotta love the Muppets.
It's one of the best Christmas programs ever!
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So happy to see this. I cannot understand why this is not televised, every other special airs every year. Thanks for sharing, this is a treasure!
Network changes? Disney owns Muppets now and that's ABC, not sure if it was on a different one originally?
Geri Goss I think maybe due to the tragic way he died. I loved this special and we had the record album. It was a favorite of all us kids at home and holds a special place in our hearts.
As far as why it never got a Blu-Ray/DVD release, it's because it's not a Muppet special with John Denver, but a John Denver special that just so happens to have the Muppets on it. I think we've never got such a release is because of an issue with John Denver's estate.
I think I remember Nick-at-Nite showing this one in the mid-90s along with A Muppet Family Christmas.
For real? That's a combo.
This was my favorite Christmas album as a kid but I had NO idea there was a special to go along with it. How did I miss this?
THIS IS MY FAVORITE!!!! I grew up with this album. I don't know why the other Muppet Christmas movie gets so much attention and this one gets ignored. This one has so much more heart (and much better music).
Christmas of my senior year. My best friend and I listened to this album till the needle wore through. Laughed at every joke, every time. Sang along. My best Christmas wishes to those young now. These are your Christmas years.
I was 10 ,when this came out. I remember this as a young kid. I miss the days ,when Christmas was simple. How ,I long for.those days again. I can dream ,I guess.Merry Christmas Everyone🎄🎅🤶🌲
It's a shame this hasn't gotten a dvd or bluray release; it's one of the best Xmas specials ever.
My Mom has been saying that for years! Now in 2023, we’re in the age of AI! This special needs to be remastered and re-released on DVD!
My brother and I watched this when it first aired Christmas '79, and I am going to watch this again, now with 2 toddlers of my own! John Denver will ALWAYS be a beautiful blessing to us. Thank you, John.
I was 7 years old when this aired on tv back in 1979.
This is one of the most wonderful things ever. Wholesome, nostalgic, warm. It hits me right in the heart. I’ve been a lifelong fan of the Muppets and John Denver touches my heart so deeply.
Jim Henson....John Denver pure genius'....and big hearts....
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I just LOVE the way Miss Piggy's curls bounce when she moves 😄😄😄😄😄
My grandchildren love this as my children did!
This never gets old!! I had the pleasure of meeting John Denver, and he was just a beautiful soul. Thank you to all the people behind the Muppets, then and now!
What a treasure to find this! I adore the Muppets especially the earlier years.
RIP John Denver (1943-1997), Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Waldorf, Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth and Link Hogthrob (1936-1990), Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Floyd Pepper and Camilla (1934-2012) and Scooter, Janice and Statler (1951-1992)
Lost both my parents many years ago but watching this brought me back to being 4 years old laying next to the Christmas tree in the den watching this with them. Mom was a great cook and she made Christmas cookies and candies that night (den was connected to kitchen through a bar area). House smelled amazing. I'd do anything to go back.
That's terrible. How did you lose them?
I was born in 1980 and I grew up listening to this record at Christmas time. I tear up hearing some of the songs. John Denver's voice hits my heart like nothing else and takes me back in time. "I know there is a light. I have felt it burn inside, and I have seen it shining from afar."
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John Denver looks so happy.
Hard to believe it will be twenty years this year that John Denver will be gone, I remember seeing him in concert back in 1972 not too long before he started his TV specials. Very glad to have been a fan over the years. Always remembered.
@20.54: Kermit: "Those were the great times."
John: "But you know, Kermit, these are great times, too."
That was the best and most meaningful line in the entire special. There's always the good old days, but even though it may not seem like it, you're living in the good NOW days."
One of the best Christmas specials ever! I love how John interacts with the Muppets, it looks like he's just having a blast!
I saw this on TV, just once, as a very little kid. (I was born in 1982.) And NOBODY ever knew what I was talking about when I talked about it. (I couldn't remember the name of it, or who was in precisely, which probably didn't help. Lol). And ever since then whenever I'd hear a John Denver song it would drive ke absolutely bonkers trying to figure out where i recognized that voice from! Glad to know I'm not nuts, after all! Thank you to whomever posted it. And, Merry Christmas, too!
I love the opening song. John Denver looks like he’s having a great time. 😘
@greglejacques1094 🤣
John Denver was a good singer and he's a legend and this is a great Christmas special he did with the Muppets
My Childhood right here. I watch this along with the other muppet Christmas specials every year as tradition. Rip Jim and John
jeremy hunt so do I, including Emmitt Otter's Jug Band Christmas
@ jeremy hunt yes. so do i. when i first introduced this to my wife from china she absolutely loved it and fell in love with Miss Piggy , the Swedish Chef and Professor Bunsen with Beaker. i introduced this to my nephews and nieces as well since they never even heard of this.
N Jerry n Richard
Don't forget Richard Hunt and Jerry Nelson
Mine, too. It wasn't Christmas until we watched Emmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas. Wendel Porcupine always made me laugh with his "Golly, You got mashed potatoes?" He was asking Doc Bullfrog (a guy that owned a restaurant) if they made mashed potatoes. LOL!!!
I remember when i first saw the John Denver Christmas Special with the Muppets on Television. it brings back lots of fond memories for me. John Denver had such an amazing voice, its so sad that he isnt living anymore, but i am sure he is still singing up in Heaven with other great Folk Legends. I wish we had more of these kind of specials on T.V. we need to hear good Christmas Music again. Thank Goodness for CZcams where we can watch these specials anytime we want. 😀❤🌲
Such a wonderful yet criminally underrated special! If only they could put this on DVD!
It's interesting how this is probably the only Muppets Christmas special that make's any mention of the Nativity story.
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He is so beautiful, a man who loves his own family including those he touched. The world isn’t the same without him.
I remember Dec 1979, when this premiered,well-I was ten and in fifth grade. In fact,for Xmas that year I got the soundtrack on--ready for this--8 track! Remember those? Yes,I'm showing my age,certainly,having grown up with eight track tapes(I'm 48, and still have the eight track tape to this day.) Also,how nice it would have been if they had made a Xmas special with John D and the sesame street gang(yes,I know there's Xmas eve on SS,which premiered the year before this,in fact), but still,after seeing all of the muppets here-Kermit and Miss piggy,and Janice and Floyd,etc,all snuggled together while singing Silent night,can't you just picture,say,in the case of the SS humans,Susan and Gordon,David and Maria(as he was still her beau at the time,as seen in Xmas eve special), and Bob and Linda,all snuggling together while singing Silent Night? And,so as not to lead others to think that I think Bert and Ernie are gay(I don't think they are!), say,Betty lou or Prairie Dawn sitting between Bert and Ernie,while singing silent night and we wish you a Merry Xmas. That would be neat,now that I think about it,so as to teach preschoolers the religious part of Xmas,just as John does here,before they sing Silent night. Merry Christmas,to all of my fellow youtubers, especially those I recognize as regular old school SS and electric company viewers-MIKECNW,Jon Clip,afriendofbean,Tiny Dancer,Francis C and diestasfus.
What a lovely society back then... wish I had a Delorean, flux capacitor and 1,2 gigawatts...
What more could a child/adult want than to sit at a table with the muppets. Just awesome.
They have done this in a beautiful way ! John was always a peaceful man . Loved his voice .
To be 12 years old again watching this in 1979!
Seems like yesterday.
I miss these kinds of Christmas Specials.
Thank you everyone for the great comments. This is my favorite Muppet Show of all time. thank you again for watching. Merry Christmas everyone.
My fave too, Doug. Happy 2015. Please be well.
+funkdragon23 It will be 2016 soon. Still, this is one of the best Christmas specials ever.
+Doug merry crismas and also it my favorite 2
Merry Christmas Doug. I enjoyed this so much!
Doug I haven’t seen this in years! Watched this when I was 5 years old. The album has been a family tradition and now I’m watching the special again with my kids! Thank you.
John was such a natural with the muppets, he interacted with them like they were real. Such a loss. RIP.
My childhood and memories are right here I loved John Denver and the muppets.
This is great. Glad I had the opportunity to watch as a kid. Should play this every year
My Dad was born in 1973, and this was one of the first Muppets shows he's ever watched. And by then hes been watching almost every Muppets movies. He's currently 50, and he's been a big Muppets fan since he was like 8 years old! He's even owned Muppets Christmas ornaments since the early 1980s!
Miss these wonderful Christmas shows from the 70’s , they just don’t exist anymore ❤️😓
Can't understand for the life of me why this show isn't on DVD?!?!
Probably copyright issues...
John Denver's Estate and Disney would probably have trouble coming to an agreement for a release.
it is if you can find a boootleg. i had one but misplaced it...thank the Lord for CZcams lol
It's here, plug this into TV or just figure it out.
Any Denver Fan has the ability to solve problems.
More specifically, use bluetooth speakers from your device (via phone or computer).
I rock the Muppets 12" on record bc it's my thing. I also eat deer I kill.
It is. You're just not looking hard enough.
I loved John and the muppets. I grew up with both of them in the 70s. Now that I’m 58, I still enjoy them. Thank you for sharing.
One of my favorite Christmas albums ever.❤️🎄🎅🏻
Perfect! John whispered in fozzies ear. I love john and I love muppets!
I love John Denver. Such a beautiful voice
Really wish they'd release this on DVD. I'd add it to my must watch list every year. I still have the LP and play it every year.
They did actually.
@@Ih8kone would you mind sharing where?
@@Ci_araaa I don't know, eBay?
@@Ih8kone I was hoping you meant it was still being released somewhere, those old copies could be a gamble lol. I just took a leap of faith on a website link to buy found on a muppets fan page with good reviews... I’ll update if it’s any good! Trying to get as an Xmas gift for my dad. And worst case scenario it’s purchased through PayPal so it shouldn’t be too hard to dispute.. fingers crossed 😂🤷🏻♀️
@@Ci_araaa Any update on the quality of what you bought and where?
What a classic!! So many happy memories..first with my son Jason and then with my daughter Kelly!!❤❤
I loved this then and now. It makes me sad that I lost my parents and my sister. I miss watchong these shows with them. Good times.
Just said a prayer to help your heart and I, as the biggest lover of Christmas in my family because of the effort my mom put in for us when we were little, wish you a merry Christmas. 🎄 Hang in there, friend.
Who's listening to this in 2020?
I'm in 2022...
I'm Watching In Memory of my beloved daughter Katie-Leigh, Christmas 1979 was her "First Christmas" ..
"Fozie-bear" was her Favorite Fuzzy Bear
I Am these are Great od Classics
2022
Ditto. Merry Christmas!
We in Auckland New Zealand
I have the cd of the songs. Wish they had it on DVD. I watched it when it was originally on. I love Rowlf the dog. I remember the original Muppet show that used to be on every week as well. John Denver was the best. He is truly missed.
I adore this album! It's been a Christmas tradition for me since its release...❤
I mostly prefer the album version, but Fozzie missing his cues in the 12 days song cracked me up.
Right. I like Beaker in the album version.
@@Johnfsu I like barker too but love addition of animal at end and fozzies missed cues
That both versions have their own laughs is just yet again the genius and talent of this group at work. That anyone could make this bland, painfully repetitious song entertaining is very impressive.
Same here. I remember on the CD, that they switched Fozzie to the 2nd day and gave Kermit the 12th day.
I was singing along to all of the songs, especially Stille Nacht (Silent Night in German). My Pappy taught me to sing it and we would sing it every Christmas Eve.
Also, the song "When the river meets the sea" is found in the 'muppet' movie, Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas. This is a wonderful Christmas movie.
John Denver was my pa's favorite singer, and when I tell you I've listened to this album for 26 years, I'm.not joking, but I had no idea that there was a special to go along with it.
Thank you so much for reconnecting me with my late Pa
This is still gold.
This is a very beautiful Holiday special features John Denver and the Muppet’s.
to bad they never play things like this anymore. so much fun.
WOW: I was nineteen when this special aired and had already moved away from home (making it kind of a rough Christmas to say the least) and somehow I had always missed this even in subsequent reruns. The Muppet Nativity blew me away; the expressions, the mannerisms, I mean, it gives me goosebumps even now, at 57 years old. Just fantastic.
Cynthia, I am the same age and I loved to watch this show on a TV-Station from West-Germany, which was officially not allowed during communist dictatorship to us East Germans living behind the Iron Curtain. But we did it anyway. Tough times, a lot of snow and still a way to go for freedom. I met my future husband that December. Merry Christmas!!!!
Same to you. Incidentally, I was adopted in infancy and when I was very ill about fifteen years ago I learned about my biological beginnings: my father was full German/American and my mother was German and French. Just another bit of something in common. Merry, merry Muppet Christmas!
Thanks! That's nice. Small world. And Merry Christmas to all the Muppets-and John Denver Friends around the world!!!
Now this is what Christmas is all about
The whole world needs to here this song! 19:20 Love this movie
bring back my childhood memory...rest in peace John....see u in heaven
I’m 46 and this very show and its music has been a part of every Christmas since I can remember. I had the record album as a child and I now have the CD and it remains my most favorite Christmas music ever. I adore John Denver and this IS my childhood. Thank you for uploading. I used to search for this for years and now here it is. Thank you!
I sure wish this would be televised again. It was only aired once in 1979 and was a favorite of my entire family. The CD is now on the 4th generation. PUH-LEEZE bring it back!!!!!
It was aired after that i was born in 83 and i remember this as a kid
It has aired after i was born in 83 and i remember this as a kid
Doug, Thank you SO much for sharing this. You have given this 41 year old a wonderful gift this year. I don’t remember all of this special. I was only two years old, but my Mom says I was mesmerized by it when it aired on our television. We listen to the album every year, multiple times. It’s wonderful to see it performed. I was laughing when I wasn’t tearing up (which was a lot). Thank you John Denver, and thank you Jim Henson. You are greatly missed.
Doug, Merry Christmas to you and yours. Peace on Earth.
I first heard this program from a cassette tape when I was a young girl. This is the first time I watched this program and I'm already 50! Can't wait to watch again with my 8 yr old son who's been listening to the soundtrack every Christmas! He'll go crazy!!!
I loved this and it is my all time favorite Christmas CD. I also wish it was on DVD.
This should be shown on TV again every holiday season and that also includes Muppets Family Christmas as well.
R.I.P., JOHN DENVER(B.12/31/1943-D.10/12/1997). HE LEFT THIS WORLD MUCH TOO SOON AND WAY TOO YOUNG!!!😢😭
I love this man such a wonderful beautiful soul will so be watching this around the holidays.