The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
“Celebrate Christmas with the "Man In Black" and some of the biggest stars of the 70s!”
Synopsis
Johnny Cash's second Christmas special includes an all-star tribute to Elvis Presley, who died in August 1977, two months before this program was taped for CBS television. Fellow rockabilly pioneers Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison join Cash on "This Train is Bound For Glory" in memory of Presley, whose affinity for such sacred music was well-known. The 1977 special also includes holiday guest performances as Johnny takes the stage with Roy Clark for a spirited rendition of "Frosty The Snow Man" as well as the Statler Brothers with the yuletide classic "Blue Christmas."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2008
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter C. Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Slocum, Chet Hagan
- Original Title
- The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- The Cates Brothers Company, CBS, Shout! Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter C. Miller
Frank Slocum, Chet Hagan
Chet Hagan
Department Leadership Roster
Walter C. Miller
Director
Frank Slocum
Writer
Chet Hagan
Producer
Chet Hagan
Writer
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What is The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 about?
Johnny Cash's second Christmas special includes an all-star tribute to Elvis Presley, who died in August 1977, two months before this program was taped for CBS television. Fellow rockabilly pioneers Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison join Cash on "This Train is Bound For Glory" in memory of Presley, whose affinity for such sacred music was well-known. The 1977 special also includes holiday guest performances as Johnny takes the stage with Roy Clark for a spirited rendition of "Frosty The Snow Man" as well as the Statler Brothers with the yuletide classic "Blue Christmas."
Who directed The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977?
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 was directed by Walter C. Miller.
Who stars in The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977?
The principal cast of The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 includes Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Roy Clark, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison.
When was The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 released and how long is it?
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 45m.