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  Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas    
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Jim Henson's creativity was greatly illustrated in 'Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas'. This quiz discusses some of the finer points of this Christmas classic! Happy Holidays!
Tough, 15 Qns, i_love_adam, May 21 06
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  Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas   popular trivia quiz  
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I always enjoyed this Christmas special from the 80s.
Average, 10 Qns, anndan, May 21 06
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How much money was the prize at the talent contest?

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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas Trivia Questions
1. What specialty channel was this originally aired on?

From Quiz Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Answer: HBO

In 1977, this movie was released and shown on HBO as a tv movie.

2. What network did 'Emmett Otter' originally air on?

From Quiz Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas

Answer: HBO

It was later released on home video.

3. Who wrote the book that this movie is based on?

From Quiz Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Answer: Russell and Lillian Hoban

Russell and Lillian Hoban were quite impressed by this movie adaptation of their popular children's book.

4. What is the name of the town where Emmett lives?

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Answer: Frogtown Hollow

5. What is the name of the town that Ma and Emmet Otter reside in?

From Quiz Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Answer: Frogtown Hollow & Frog Town Hollow

The little town of Frogtown Hollow provided a beautiful backdrop for this movie.

6. Who is the narrator of the story?

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Answer: Kermit the Frog

7. What did Emmett's father sell for a living?

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Answer: snake oil

'But no one wants to oil a snake these days.'

8. Who performed the character of Ma Otter?

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Answer: Marilyn Sokol

Marilyn Sokol provided the voice for Ma Otter and other Muppet characters.

9. How much money was the prize at the talent contest?

From Quiz Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas

Answer: $50

Emmett would have had to split his four ways.

10. What is the order of songs found in this movie?

From Quiz Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Answer: 'The Bathing Suit That Grandma Otter Wore', 'When There Ain't No Hole In The Washtub', 'Where The River Meets The Sea'

These memorable songs are to be found in the Henson archive, and one is even made into a sing-along.

11. Who won the talent contest?

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Answer: The River Bottom Nightmare Band

They were late, but were allowed to compete since they had traveled from so far.

12. What was Emmett going to buy his mother with his prize money?

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Answer: a piano

She was going to buy him a guitar.

13. Who composed the music for 'Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas'?

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Answer: Paul Williams

Paul Williams has written songs not only for the Muppets, but for Three Dog Night, The Carpenters, Barbra Streisand, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, and many others.

14. What did Emmett do to earn money?

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Answer: odd jobs

He used Pa's old tool chest.

15. What is the name of the band that causes havoc?

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Answer: Nightmare & Nightmare Band & Night Mare & Night Mare Band

According to the special features included on the DVD, the Nightmare was Jim Henson's favorite part of this movie.

16. What did Ma hock to pay for the material to make a new dress?

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Answer: Pa's tool chest

17. In which released version of this movie can Kermit the Frog's narration be heard?

From Quiz Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Answer: HBO Version

There are two different releases: one from HBO, which is the original; and from Disney/HIT.

18. What instrument did Emmett play in the jugband?

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Answer: washtub bass

He had to punch a hole in his mother's washtub to be in the band.

19. According to the special features, there was a lost song written by Paul Williams. What is the name of this song?

From Quiz Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Answer: 'Born In A Trunk'

'Born In A Trunk' still isn't completely finished and remains to be an incredible song by Marilyn Sokol.

20. What frequent Muppet guest star sang 'Where The River Meets The Sea' in a Muppet special?

From Quiz Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Answer: John Denver

John Denver performed with the Muppets in two separate Christmas specials.

21. What kind of animal remained in a tank throughout a car ride and the Nightmare's performance?

From Quiz Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Answer: Catfish & Cat Fish & Fish

The catfish member of Nightmare had to stay in a tank throughout the whole movie.

22. What does Ma Otter sell in order to buy fabric for a concert dress?

From Quiz Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Answer: The toolbox

The toolbox was said to have been Pa Otter's toolbox. It is said within the movie that he passed away and Emmet used the tools for odd jobs.

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