Emmet Otter and his Mother are barely making ends meet as Christmas approaches in Frogtown Hollow. They hear of a talent contest in the nearby town of Waterville and each secretly enters the contest so they can afford to buy a present for the other. Their plans are complicated by the arrival of The Riverbottom Nightmare Band, but an unexpected turn of events provides an uplifting ending.
| Created By | Jim Henson | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas | |
| First Air Date | December 17, 1978 | |
| Last Air Date | December 17, 1978 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 1 | |
| Episode Runtime | 48min | |
| Language | — | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America, Canada | |
| Production Companies | Henson Associates | |
| Networks | HBO | |