The Fat Albert Christmas Special
Synopsis
The Cosby Kids are rehearsing for a Christmas pageant at their junkyard clubhouse, which Tyrone, the mean old junkyard owner, is fixin' to tear down. That's when Marshall & his parents show up. With their car broken down, Marshall's mom is about to have a baby and his dad, without health insurance, inspires the gang to invite them in the clubhouse for shelter. Tyrone agrees to let them stay until the baby is born, in exchange for Fat Albert working for him as a sidewalk Santa. "Ho-ho-ho's" in Fat Albert fashion ensue. After the old hobo, Mudfoot, gives Tyrone a lecture about how he's been grumpy at the world ever since his wife died, the junkyard owner has a change of heart and promises to keep the gang's clubhouse in tact.
Top Cast
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Bill Cosby
Fat Albert / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice)
Jan Crawford
Russell (voice)
Gerald Edwards
Weird Harold (voice)
Eric Suter
Rudy (voice)
Erika Scheimer
Diesel (voice)
Eric Greene
Marshall Franklin (voice)
Kim Hamilton
Marge Franklin / Nurse (voice)
Julius Harris
Mr. Tyrone (voice)
Ty Henderson
Ray Franklin (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Cosby, Bill Danch, Jim Ryan
- Original Score
- Norm Prescott, Ray Ellis
- Original Title
- The Fat Albert Christmas Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Filmation Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Sutherland
Bill Cosby, Bill Danch, Jim Ryan
Norm Prescott, Ray Ellis
Jim Blodgett
Norm Prescott, Bill Cosby, Lou Scheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Sutherland
Director
Bill Danch
Writer
Norm Prescott
Producer
Jim Ryan
Writer
Lou Scheimer
Producer
Jim Blodgett
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fat Albert Christmas Special
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fat Albert Christmas Special about?
The Cosby Kids are rehearsing for a Christmas pageant at their junkyard clubhouse, which Tyrone, the mean old junkyard owner, is fixin' to tear down. That's when Marshall & his parents show up. With their car broken down, Marshall's mom is about to have a baby and his dad, without health insurance, inspires the gang to invite them in the clubhouse for shelter. Tyrone agrees to let them stay until the baby is born, in exchange for Fat Albert working for him as a sidewalk Santa. "Ho-ho-ho's" in Fat Albert fashion ensue. After the old hobo, Mudfoot, gives Tyrone a lecture about how he's been grumpy at the world ever since his wife died, the junkyard owner has a change of heart and promises to keep the gang's clubhouse in tact.
Who directed The Fat Albert Christmas Special?
The Fat Albert Christmas Special was directed by Hal Sutherland.
Who stars in The Fat Albert Christmas Special?
The principal cast of The Fat Albert Christmas Special includes Bill Cosby, Jan Crawford, Gerald Edwards, Eric Suter, Erika Scheimer.
When was The Fat Albert Christmas Special released and how long is it?
The Fat Albert Christmas Special was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fat Albert Christmas Special?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fat Albert Christmas Special was composed by Norm Prescott, Ray Ellis.
Is The Fat Albert Christmas Special based on a book or true story?
The Fat Albert Christmas Special is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bill Cosby".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fat Albert Christmas Special?
The Fat Albert Christmas Special holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).