Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (1977) – Rewatch

A faithful adaptation to the book by Lillian and Russell Hoban, this Jim Henson-produced special incorporates a new cast of Muppet characters to tell the tale of a poor otter family who use the inspiration from their deceased patriarch to separately enter a talent contest in the hopes of buying each other Christmas gifts they wouldn’t ordinarily be able to afford. I wish I had seen this when I was younger because I absolutely love the presentation of these furry creatures and their riverside locale. Instead I just have to make sure that I don’t miss watching this warm-hearted little tale every year.