Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Synopsis
Everyone 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.
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Caroll Spinney
Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
Frank Oz
Bert / Cookie Monster / Grover (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Snuffy / The Count (voice)
Richard Hunt
Ernie (assistant) / Additional Muppets (voice)
Bob McGrath
Bob
Debbie Chen
Patty
Will Lee
Mr. Hooper
Northern Calloway
David
Linda Bove
Linda
Loretta Long
Susan
Sonia Manzano
Maria
Roscoe Orman
Gordon
Alaina Reed Hall
Olivia (as Alaina Reed)
Jennifer S. Altman
Jennifer
Marlena Attinasi
Marlena
Billy Mack
Billy
Kathleen Reilly
Kathleen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Stone, Joseph A. Bailey
- Original Score
- Sam Pottle, Dick Lieb, Carol Hall
- Original Title
- Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Jim Henson Productions, Children's Television Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Stone
Jon Stone, Joseph A. Bailey
Sam Pottle, Dick Lieb, Carol Hall
Jim Henson, Jon Stone, Dulcy Singer
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Stone
Writer
Joseph A. Bailey
Writer
Jon Stone
Director
Bill Kellard
Costume Design
Sam Pottle
Original Music Composer
Dick Lieb
Original Music Composer
Carol Hall
Original Music Composer
Dulcy Singer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Christmas Eve on Sesame Street about?
Everyone 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.
Who directed Christmas Eve on Sesame Street?
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street was directed by Jon Stone.
Who stars in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street?
The principal cast of Christmas Eve on Sesame Street includes Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt.
When was Christmas Eve on Sesame Street released and how long is it?
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Christmas Eve on Sesame Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christmas Eve on Sesame Street was composed by Sam Pottle, Dick Lieb, Carol Hall.