Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29455 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-11-03
• Rating: Universal, suitable for all
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 70 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
A warm Yuletide special, A Muppet Family Christmas pairs the Muppet gang with the perennial favourite Sesame Street cast for a seasonal celebration. With a blizzard brewing outside, Fozzie's childhood farmhouse on Christmas Eve becomes the backdrop for a medley of holiday tunes--eight in all--ranging from the Muppet band's rousing "Jingle Bell Rock" to Big Bird's sweet rendition of "The Christmas Song". Though the script meanders in part, the 42-minute programme shines as a musical revue, seasoned with quick-witted interludes by the culinary comedic Swedish Chef, slapstick odd couple Ernie and Bert, and the diva-like escapades of Miss Piggy. While lacking the irresistible sizzle of The Muppet Movie, the show's finale, which includes Kermit and Piggy under the mistletoe and a cameo appearance by Jim Henson, proves that nothing can dim the Muppets' appeal. --Lynn Gibson

In the 50-minute Christmas TV Special, The Christmas Toy, Rugby the Tiger is Jamie's favourite Christmas toy from last year. Rugby is convinced that he will be wrapped up and placed under the tree again this year. When it's Christmas Eve and all the other toys try to explain to him that that is not going to happen, Rugby decides to take matters into his own paws and place himself under the tree. He makes the dangerous trip from the playroom to the living room trying not to be seen, for if a toy's secret of being able to move when humans aren't around is discovered, it becomes frozen forever. Now all his friends from the toy room must get him back before it's too late. This sweet story about friendship and loyalty is delightful, as are the songs, including "Try the Impossible" and "Old Friends". Think Toy Story with Muppetts. --Peggy Maltby-Etra

DVD Description
You're invited to a zany holiday celebration, as Kermit and all of his showbiz pals head for the country to spend Christmas at Fozzie's Mum's farmhouse! With snow falling outside and more friends dropping by - carol singers from Sesame Street and visitors from Fraggle Rock - something magical happens! The sparkle of the stage lights up the farmhouse as the Muppets share their gifts of music, a play and of course, Fozzie's stand-up comedy act. When Miss Piggy arrives - through sleet and snow - to catch Kermit under the mistletoe, the cast is complete for a warm and wonderful Muppet Family Christmas!

Special Features

• Musical Highlights
  
• Extra story - The Christmas Toy

DVD Technical Information:

• Running Time: 97 minutes
  
• Language: English
  
• Audio: Stereo
  
• Aspect Ratio: Full Screen - 1.33:1
  
• Disc Type - DVD5

Customer Reviews

Christmas fun with the Muppets!
This is a lovely addition to any Muppet fans collection.

The Muppets are heading to Fozzie's family home - a surprise for his mother who has her alternative Christmas holiday plans spectacularly disrupted!

Zany as ever, the regular Muppet cast are joined by the Fraggles, the Sesame Street gang and a turkey trying to make it through to the other side of the holiday season!

So go on - join Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy and pals for a lovely Muppet Family Christmas ... Oh! just before I forget - "Mind that icy patch!" (if you buy the film and you'll get the joke!)

One of my fav Xmas specials
I bought this last year after I found out the UK version had the original cut. The stupid north american version had alot of cut scenes and well being that this is one of my fav xmas specials I didnt want to pay 50$ for a crappy dvd, so I bought it here...This is one of the first xmas specials I remember watching as a kid so it holds special meaning, but the greatest thing about this xmas special is that its funnier now that I get the adult humor...