John Denver and Jim Henson, 2 great talents, miss them both. I was pregnant with my first baby when this aired and I made sure I owned it for my kids to watch. Now my grandkids can watch it with me. John Denver was the very first concert I ever went to and it was a fantastic show. I was a huge fan and it broke my heart when he died. I'm so glad to be able to watch and remember him.
I'm still waiting for the day this is released on DVD so I can give it to Mom. I have just the first song recorded on an old VHS tape. The Muppets singing it here are different from the ones that sing on the CD/vinyl.
Me, my mom & my big sister watched this show and all loved it. They passed years ago, but I still cherish this memory. I still have the album. John was such a talented person and a force of nature. He fit right in cos he was a big muppet himself.
I am here once again, my heart full of joy that this collaboration between two wonderful people exists. It would not be Christmas without John Denver and the Muppets.
Quintessential Muppets, the ability to make you laugh out loud several times, and be touched to the core in others. The way that John Denver interacts with them is truly something to see also. It seems as though his love and appreciation for animals and nature works its way into it, the care he seems to genuinely show. The Muppet depiction of the Nativity story is amazing! I never thought that was something Jim Henson, and the entire group of Muppet workers could/would be able/willing to do. The whole thing is really great. I was really surprised and disappointed that it only stayed on the air for about four years before it disappeared, one of my favorites. I wish they would have worked in Noel: Christmas Eve 1917 to this, I would have liked to see how they would have depicted it, one of the greatest Christmas songs ever done. It's on the soundtrack, but not here.
🎄 Merry Christmas to John in heaven along with the Muppet characters that have passed away...You brought us such Joy so I'm sure you're singing with the choirs of angels and 🎶🎶entertaining those in heaven
This is honestly such an amazing Christmas special!! This NEEDS to be on Disney+ since it’s never been on DVD and that Disney has streamed all five seasons of The Muppet Show since February!
A donkey and ox seen in this special's "First Christmas" segment were later seen briefly with Doreen the Camel and three Muppet Show sheep in a Drummer Boy scene in 2002's "Very Merry Muppet Christmas" TV movie.
Holy moley! I owned the cd of this for years and never knew there was a PBS special of it. Thank you for uploading and thank you TH-cam's Autoplay feature for queueing this up!
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John Denver and Jim Henson, 2 great talents, miss them both. I was pregnant with my first baby when this aired and I made sure I owned it for my kids to watch. Now my grandkids can watch it with me. John Denver was the very first concert I ever went to and it was a fantastic show. I was a huge fan and it broke my heart when he died. I'm so glad to be able to watch and remember him.
I Will Miss You 😢 Great Uncle John Denver Love You
One of the best Christmas specials ever. Too bad it's not aired for the little one's today.
They should put it on PBS, hopefully they will do that in November or December 2022
Rest in peace Jim Henson John Denver
The BEST Show ever. missed John a lot.
Thank you for sharing this! John Denver and Jim Henson are no longer with us, but what a legacy!❤️
I grew up watching this.
Had the album…cassette and eventually the 💿 still listen every year
I wish they would restore this in high def 🙏
Silent night in German brings back memories, I went to a Lutheran school and during Christmas service the school kids always sang one hymn in German.
I was six when this came out. I will always love the Muppets and J.D
The rehearsals for that first song must have been intense!
I've never seen this John Denver/Muppets special before. I think I like it!😁
What a voice.
I remember watching this with my parents when I was 2 in 1979 (yes I remember that far lol) now I watch it every year with my kids
Love John Denver, love the Muppets. I haven't seen this in years. Just came across it looking for Christmas videos. So glad I found it!
I'm back. Had to listen to Rowlf and John sing again.
Thank you. I love this special
I love that show and the twelve days of Christmas songs
Thank you for these human and puppet gift from God Merry Christmas and happy New Year everyone
I'm still waiting for the day this is released on DVD so I can give it to Mom. I have just the first song recorded on an old VHS tape. The Muppets singing it here are different from the ones that sing on the CD/vinyl.
Me, my mom & my big sister watched this show and all loved it. They passed years ago, but I still cherish this memory. I still have the album. John was such a talented person and a force of nature. He fit right in cos he was a big muppet himself.
I am here once again, my heart full of joy that this collaboration between two wonderful people exists. It would not be Christmas without John Denver and the Muppets.
I had the sound track to this
Wow this is really SPECIAL ! Love it !
Quintessential Muppets, the ability to make you laugh out loud several times, and be touched to the core in others. The way that John Denver interacts with them is truly something to see also. It seems as though his love and appreciation for animals and nature works its way into it, the care he seems to genuinely show.
The Muppet depiction of the Nativity story is amazing! I never thought that was something Jim Henson, and the entire group of Muppet workers could/would be able/willing to do. The whole thing is really great.
I was really surprised and disappointed that it only stayed on the air for about four years before it disappeared, one of my favorites. I wish they would have worked in Noel: Christmas Eve 1917 to this, I would have liked to see how they would have depicted it, one of the greatest Christmas songs ever done. It's on the soundtrack, but not here.
Brilliant! They'll always be brilliant.
+Michael Wiley: I haven't watched this special in ages. Thank you very much for showing it here on YT.
Denver looks like he is having a blast!!
I love this Muppet Special
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is my favorite song
Yup, and this version is as touching as there is.
Beautiful, Epic, Must See 💗🕊️✝️
Love the Muppets 😻!!! Wonderful special
The telling of the Nativity story from around 43:00 is perhaps the most moving I have ever seen.
❄️THANK YOU FOR THE UPLOAD 🎄 ⛄☃️
🎄 Merry Christmas to John in heaven along with the Muppet characters that have passed away...You brought us such Joy so I'm sure you're singing with the choirs of angels and 🎶🎶entertaining those in heaven
He went to the big jam session in the sky ❤.
I love this Miss John I remember the day he passed 😢
Awesome!!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the way Miss Piggy's hair bounces when she moves 😆😆😆😆😆
She must have used Prell, Dimension, or one of those other great '70s shampoos! :-)
Loved this then, love this now. Thank you.
I love this to. I watch it every year and also got the dvd.
I love these old shows!
Love that first time it was on and now love even more
Wow, one of the best Christmas specials and only 1,000 people have viewed this? What a shame. Thank you for posting it.
@@thewileycoyote12 Please share again this year!!!
There we go, up to 121,000 shares now. This is better. A classic never to be lost.
I love this haven't sceen this in years
Mijn lieve WR! Wat zou dat bijzonder mooi zijn om met Kerstmis en nieuw jaar konend jaar samen te zijn!! I love you forever xxx
Their version of Silent Night at the end is the most beautiful one I've ever found.
This is honestly such an amazing Christmas special!! This NEEDS to be on Disney+ since it’s never been on DVD and that Disney has streamed all five seasons of The Muppet Show since February!
I have the CD
A donkey and ox seen in this special's "First Christmas" segment were later seen briefly with Doreen the Camel and three Muppet Show sheep in a Drummer Boy scene in 2002's "Very Merry Muppet Christmas" TV movie.
This has been a favorite of mine JD was one of my favorites. love the Muppets never tire of them
Favorite Christmas special of all time.
A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) is my favorite of all time
Love this so much and it brings back wonderful memories. John Denver had such a special relationship with the Muppets. Love to John and the Muppets!
Thank you very much for posting
I only ever knew of John Denver and The Muppets from the record and CD. It’s a treat to see the tv special it was associated with.
Same! We found the LP at my in-laws'. I will have to watch this with my husband!
Merry Christmas, Kermit!
fozzie, it’s 7 swans a swimming 🏊♀️
Holy moley! I owned the cd of this for years and never knew there was a PBS special of it. Thank you for uploading and thank you TH-cam's Autoplay feature for queueing this up!
36:36 That sound effect took me by surprise, because I've mostly heard it in Warner Brother cartoons!
I grew up catholic and now agnostic. And I am very sad something this beautiful could never be done now (mostly talking about the end).
❤
Seven swans a swimming
Is there any way you can make this available on the TH-cam Kids app? Pleeeeeeaaaassssssse???! 😬
My Favorite Part:
35:25-40:10
Big big camera
aleah