Christmas Eve on Sesame Street 1978
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatEveryone on Sesame Street is preparing for Christmas: Bert and Ernie exchange gifts in a "The Gift of the Magi" fashion, Cookie Monster wants to get his most desired treat this year, and Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents. Luckily for him, Grover and Kermit the Frog (along with some interviewed kids) decide to help with his investigation, but when Big Bird decides to take matters into his own hands, all of Sesame Street is thrown into a mad dash to find him.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
as Bert / Cookie Monster / Grover (voice)
as Snuffy / The Count (voice)
as Ernie (assistant) / Additional Muppets (voice)
as Bob
as Patty
as Mr. Hooper
as David
as Linda
Director:
Writer:
Jon Stone, Joseph A. Bailey
Stars:
Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Bob McGrath, Debbie Chen, Will Lee, Northern Calloway, Linda Bove,
Genres:
Comedy,Family,Music,TV Movie
Release Date:
1978 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
60 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JS
JAB
Cast
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
as Bert / Cookie Monster / Grover (voice)
as Snuffy / The Count (voice)
as Ernie (assistant) / Additional Muppets (voice)
as Bob
as Patty
as Mr. Hooper
as David
as Linda
as Susan
as Maria
as Gordon
as Olivia (as Alaina Reed)
as Jennifer
as Marlena
as Billy
as Kathleen
as Chris
as Citizen's Wife (uncredited)
as Citizen (uncredited)
as Street Musician (uncredited)
as Mr. Macintosh (uncredited)
as Connor (uncredited)
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
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