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A Special Sesame Street Christmas

1978Movie48 min

ComedyFamily
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

Movies with

Story

Will Oscar grouch out Christmas?

Leslie Uggams hosts this take on A Christmas Carol, where she and fellow guest stars, Anne Murray, Imogene Coca, and Dick Smothers try to get Oscar to stop being such a Grouch on Christmas.

Feels like

  • Classic Children's TV
  • Holiday Special
  • Musical Comedy
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Puppet Show
  • Family-Friendly
  • Nostalgic Christmas
  • Guest Star Appearances
  • Wholesome Story

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Russ Petranto
Written by
Tom Dunsmuir
Produced by
Stephen Pouliot
Music by
Larry Grossman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 8, 1978 · 48 min · Comedy, Family, TV Movie

Released
December 8, 1978
Runtime
48 min
Genres
Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Advertised Extra, Brutal Honesty, The Cameo +9

  • Advertised Extra
  • Brutal Honesty
  • The Cameo
  • The Grinch
  • Hidden Depths
  • I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine
  • Not Drawn to Scale
  • Polish the Turd
  • "Sesame Street" Cred
  • Yet Another Christmas Carol
  • That Reminds Me of a Song
  • Tiny Tim Template

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is A Special Sesame Street Christmas worth watching?"

Questions about A Special Sesame Street Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Special Sesame Street Christmas worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Is A Special Sesame Street Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Special Sesame Street Christmas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch A Special Sesame Street Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.