I saw this once and never forgot it all these years. Also love the Muppet Christmas Carol with Muchael Caine but why was this not as popular ? This one had some good actors.
this is a classic from the 90's, remember watching this as a kid and taping it, and watching it every Xmas until dvd machines took over,this was a once off and only ever aired the one time.thanks for posting this.
I remember recording this the one and only time it was ever on TV over 20years ago, shown my kids it this Christmas and they loved it just like I did.Thank You and Merry Christmas
Disney & Henson really should release this on DVD. It's been seven years now since we lost the great Leslie Nielsen, but I bet his fans(as well as fans of both the Muppets and RDJ) would quickly snap it up!
Imagine if it was on VHS November 13, 1996 Released from Jim Henson video November 9, 1999 release from Columbia Tri-Star home video and Jim Henson home entertainment
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I remember seeing this. Once. The songs are embedded in my mind. I remembered the plot, and that Robert Downey Jr. was in it. But not the name. This unlocked a blast from my past.
I love both of these actors. I remember seeing this movie In the 90s with my younger daughter. Yes RDJr spoke the Latin "arboretum arbeeitae", oh I loved the song . This was a little known movie but oh so memorable. They both have great. Voices. It wasn't replayed much over the years but I certainly remember it. I saw this only once so many years ago but it left an indelible impression on me! Back th en we couldn't look movies up on TH-cam
Yep, it's pretty much guaranteed he was in a drug- induced haze while filming this. However, in this case, that would have worked in his favor, as it helped him better convey Mr. Willowby's colorful, eccentric nature (i.e. @ 6:10- 6:42, part of me wouldn't be surprised if that was him just ad- libbing while stoned, and the filmmakers liked it so much they included it).
Not only was this one of Jon Stone's last things he directed for The Muppets, but I think it was the only time he directed something out of Sesame Street.
Brian Henson should have chosen Kevin Clash to take over Richard Hunt's Muppet characters such as Scooter, Statler, Jenice and Lugsy Bunny. Because Kevin's character the Father Mouse sounds like Richard.
@@dillonohlemiller401 How nice of you to think that. But you know I think, even after Richard's death, Kevin Clash should take over most of his characters because his voice sounds exactly the same as Richard's voice. What do you think it would be like if more of his characters live on throughout the 90s and 2000s? Please tell me because I think it would be exactly the same, don't you?
@@dillonohlemiller401 Bear in mind, this was made in the 90's, before RDJ had his infamous 2000 DUI and then got cleaned up. In other words, he was almost certainly baked out of his mind while filming most if not all of his scenes.
It's been decades since I last saw this lovely little special!
Who knew Robert Downey Jr. could sing so well?
He sang “Walk like a Man,” in the movie Heart and Souls
He has a great voice and is multi talented.
I saw this once and never forgot it all these years. Also love the Muppet Christmas Carol with Muchael Caine but why was this not as popular ? This one had some good actors.
He actually made an album called the futurist
this is a classic from the 90's, remember watching this as a kid and taping it, and watching it every Xmas until dvd machines took over,this was a once off and only ever aired the one time.thanks for posting this.
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I feel so emotional right now! I never thought I’d find this online after we lost our vhs! My favorite Christmas special! ❤️
Merry Christmas! :)
I remember recording this the one and only time it was ever on TV over 20years ago, shown my kids it this Christmas and they loved it just like I did.Thank You and Merry Christmas
@@videolovereu Merry Christmas
I know that's how i fell also, this is a rare classic that you won't find on tv today and Merry Christmas 2022
Who knew that such famous people made a celebration of the festive season. God bless one and all.
Disney & Henson really should release this on DVD. It's been seven years now since we lost the great Leslie Nielsen, but I bet his fans(as well as fans of both the Muppets and RDJ) would quickly snap it up!
Agree!
They should also let rdj sing in the next avengers movie I’m actually surprised by his singing talent
If only there was a sequel where the mice spend Christmas with Mr. Willowby. 😍
I used to love reading this book with my grandparents as a kid. Had no idea it was a movie until today! And it's pretty good, too!
The lumberjacks’ footsteps always stuck with me, for some reason.
When I was little this was my favorite Christmas book. My mom would read it to me every night in December leading up to Christmas.
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Yep I am I love everything thatthe has to do with the Muppets Fraggle Rock and the classic Christmas Carol
I’m waiting for familiar faces to do a Christmas list with this on it I expect around the number 5 -8 spots
I’m here from the Muppet Wiki.
Yep😊
Yes. Muppet History. I am actually embarrassed. I consider myself a bit of a Muppet expert and I have never even heard of this before.
Leslie Nielsen and Robert Downey jr it's the best!!! thank you very much
I'm so depressed that this isn't on DVD or vhs, I've been looking for YEARS!!!!!
Ah! I'm SO happy to have found this! Thanks for uploading!
Your Welcome!! :)
0:57 Iron Man sings a song about waiting for Groot to be at his doorstep
I get a kick out of seeing the mice fall down repeatedly love this whole movie
How the heck did I not know this existed? Downey and Nielsen!! Doing a Jim Henson movie!! It's BRILLIANT!!
I agree, I suddenly feel like I’ve lived under a rock for 26 years! How did I miss this???
I never knew this movie existed until today and I'm just laughing at young Iron Man dancing and singing.
Just found out this existed today myself
Imagine if it was on VHS
November 13, 1996 Released from Jim Henson video
November 9, 1999 release from Columbia Tri-Star home video and Jim Henson home entertainment
I love that they included the Saint Lucia reference, an actual swedish day when women dress up in white gowns and candles on their heads.
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Here we are again for Christmas 2022 and this movie is still amazing we are glad that this is on here
Saw this on tv when it first aired 9 years old, and the one thing I never forgot was those lumberjacks. XD
I've never seen this movie before. I think it's charming and adorable!
It's also a book.
@@alexphillips4644 I did hear about that too.
I remember seeing this. Once. The songs are embedded in my mind. I remembered the plot, and that Robert Downey Jr. was in it. But not the name.
This unlocked a blast from my past.
This was one of my favorite book when i was kid. I didn't know they made tv movie until today!!
I love both of these actors. I remember seeing this movie In the 90s with my younger daughter. Yes RDJr spoke the Latin "arboretum arbeeitae", oh I loved the song . This was a little known movie but oh so memorable. They both have great. Voices. It wasn't replayed much over the years but I certainly remember it. I saw this only once so many years ago but it left an indelible impression on me! Back th en we couldn't look movies up on TH-cam
Wonderful! Thank you for posting!
Your Welcome! Merry Christmas!
Rest in peace Leslie Neilsen.
💖 He was a great actor and aged well so handsome and funny! 🤣
Leslie Nielsen as a butler? RDJ singing ... wow....Stockard Channing?
wasn't the Rizzo I wanted to see, but I'm ok with stockard channing
Moo Moo Puppy Leslie Nielsen is completely subdued in this
Roberts been reading my theasorous again...
Well then, he'll probably know how to spell thesaurus
It was a decision of great Bibliophilosity!
I wish Kermit’s nephew robin the frog was in this special⭐️
I've never seen this how wonderful
Merry December everyone I'm admiring this right now. ♥️🎄
That was cute. Wonder why I hadn't heard of it before today.
Probably because Robert Downey jr was a well known drug addict and the Henson company wanted to distance themselves after his public downfall.
The prequel to Ironman 😂😂😂
This film is what sparked my RDj crush
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Mr. Willowby should have just blasted the top of the tree with his iron man gauntlet
love Robert Downey Jr xxx
RACHCEL MORLEY who knew he could sing, maybe come the next avengers movie tony stark should sing an acdc song
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Your Welcome! Merry Christmas!🎄
This is the last television special with Kermit as the host.
1995, eh? RDJ must've been baked outta his skull through this entire production!
Yep, it's pretty much guaranteed he was in a drug- induced haze while filming this.
However, in this case, that would have worked in his favor, as it helped him better convey Mr. Willowby's colorful, eccentric nature (i.e. @ 6:10- 6:42, part of me wouldn't be surprised if that was him just ad- libbing while stoned, and the filmmakers liked it so much they included it).
Not only was this one of Jon Stone's last things he directed for The Muppets, but I think it was the only time he directed something out of Sesame Street.
EPic and great quality!
Lots of RDJ and Leslie Nielsen comments, but I love me some Stockard Channing anywhere I find her! Here to represent, haha! ♥
Bet your bottom dollar this is gonna be watched on Christmas day!
Had to watch it on Christmas Eve, so I know how you feel.
@@DrJekyll38 11:46 PM, Christmas day _Three Years later,_ C.T.! This movie is part of my Christmas traditions, and hopefully will be so for my kids!
Did you know one of the owls in this special is recycled version of Hillary the Owl from Jim Henson's the animal show with stinky and jake
Ah, Ironman and your humble beginnings!
RIP Jon Stone
Brian Henson should have chosen Kevin Clash to take over Richard Hunt's Muppet characters such as Scooter, Statler, Jenice and Lugsy Bunny. Because Kevin's character the Father Mouse sounds like Richard.
I thought it was. And then I remembered Richard was dead by this point 😢
@@dillonohlemiller401 How nice of you to think that. But you know I think, even after Richard's death, Kevin Clash should take over most of his characters because his voice sounds exactly the same as Richard's voice. What do you think it would be like if more of his characters live on throughout the 90s and 2000s? Please tell me because I think it would be exactly the same, don't you?
The story of Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, or, "How Many Times Can Mice Fall From The Top of a Pine Tree?"
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Yes, one of Jon Stone's final hurrahs.
Yes and she’s from grease movie you guys
And later known for playing First Lady Bartlett on "The West Wing".
OMG is that Robert Downey JR??? Iron Man himself???
You can tell Leslie didn't really care for this role. XD
This is literally the most subdued I’ve ever seen the man
@@dillonohlemiller401 IKR?
@@Xani13 and seeing RDJ acting so whimsical is odd 😂
@@dillonohlemiller401 Bear in mind, this was made in the 90's, before RDJ had his infamous 2000 DUI and then got cleaned up.
In other words, he was almost certainly baked out of his mind while filming most if not all of his scenes.
Sweeeeet
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All it’s missing is the nabisco ads
funny funny thing
good combo rdj and LESLIE NIELSEN
I'm as old as this
I'll do you one better! I was 8 when this aired on TV!
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