Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977) ***** [Triple Feature Pt. 3]

I didn't grow up with Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977) but once I first watched it, in my late twenties, I immediately loved it (and have only loved it more through the years). It's very melancholic but I think it just hits a certain tone that a lot of other Christmas specials/TV movies fail to. Plus the Riverbottom Nightmare Band is one of my favorite things ever. Paul Williams' songs are wonderful, Jim Henson and company's artistry is delightful, and the message is timeless.