A Special Sesame Street Christmas 1978
“Will Oscar grouch out Christmas?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Director
- Russ Petranto
- Networks
- Children's Television Workshop, Bob Banner Associates
What is A Special Sesame Street Christmas?
A Special Sesame Street Christmas is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Comedy, Family, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 8, 1978
- Studios
- Children's Television Workshop, Bob Banner Associates
- Genres
- Comedy, Family, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~48 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Children's Television Workshop, Bob Banner Associates
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A Special Sesame Street Christmas is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Comedy, Family, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Children's Television Workshop, Bob Banner Associates. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Leslie Uggams leads a festive Sesame Street spin on A Christmas Carol.”
- Features Leslie Uggams and classic Sesame Street characters
- A holiday‑themed parody of A Christmas Carol
- Compact 48‑minute runtime for quick viewing
- Under an hour, offering limited story depth
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic holiday specials with Sesame Street characters.
The special is a lighthearted, family‑friendly Christmas parody suitable for children.
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Frequently asked questions
When was A Special Sesame Street Christmas first aired?
It premiered on CBS on Friday, December 8, 1978, at 8 PM Eastern Time.
Who hosts the special?
Leslie Uggams serves as the host.
Which guest stars appear alongside Leslie Uggams?
The special features guest appearances by Anne Murray, Imogene Coca, and Dick Smothers.
What classic story is the special based on?
It is a Sesame Street‑style retelling of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
How long is the program?
The runtime is approximately 48 minutes.
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