"A Berry Bear Christmas" is a special two-part holiday episode of the Playhouse Disney series Bear in the Big Blue House, produced and aired as the hour-long special (the 25th and 26th episodes of its third season, if aired separately).
Synopsis
The Winter Holidays find Bear and his friends planning a big celebration. They're all getting ready for Christmas, but they also learn about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Bear also celebrates his favorite tradition, the finding of the winter berry.
As things start out, Pip and Pop have put together a reindeer wreath. Everyone wants to help out with the wreath, so Bear suggests they all add something of their own. Later, the group meets Santa Hogg and presents him with a large list of holiday wishes. Then there's a bit of an argument when Treelo wants to open everyone's presents and not just his own.
In the Shadow segment, Shadow thanks Bear for his gift of a scarf --- Shadows don't get cold, but it's the thought that counts. She then sings the song "It's Kwanzaa Time."
After hearing a howling noise, the group takes in an old hound named Jack with no home and invites him to stay at the Big Blue House for the holidays. This gets everyone thinking about the true meaning.
The next morning, on Christmas Day, the entire gang (now with Jack) goes out caroling.
As the kids settle down to try to figure out what to do about a Christmas present for Bear, Bear turns his attention to the finding of the winter berry. Jack overhears the kids' conversation and suggests making something.
In the Shadow segment, Shadow sings a song about a dreidel. She then wants to give Bear a present, but says there isn't much a shadow can give a bear. So she has him kneel down and she gives him a kiss.
Everyone enjoys their presents, but they worry that they left Jack out. Jack helps them to see that they've already given him a gift -- a peaceful, happy holiday in a warm house with good friends. Later, the search for the winter berry proves fruitful for all.
Songs
- "A Berry Bear Christmas"
- "Holiday for Everyone"
- "That's All I Want for Christmas"
- "It's Kwanzaa Time"
- "What If There Was No Big Blue House"
- "Just Listen"
- "Woodland Valley Carols" (medley)
- "Legend of the Winter Berry"
- "The Best Present Ever"
- "Winter Berry/Holiday Reprise"
- "Goodbye Song"
Cast
Muppeteer | Character(s) |
---|---|
Noel MacNeal | Bear |
Peter Linz | Tutter Pip Big Old Bullfrog Shadow (puppeteer) |
Vicki Kenderes-Eibner | Ojo Grandma Flutter Lois Mrs. Etta Tally Otter Mama Duck |
Jim Kroupa | Mr. Otto |
Tyler Bunch | Treelo Pop Doc Hogg |
Eric Jacobson | Harry the Duck |
Dave Goelz | Jack the Dog |
Lynne Thigpen | Luna (voice) |
Tara Mooney | Shadow (voice) |
Home video releases
External links
- Muppet Wiki: Episode 325: A Berry Bear Christmas (1)
- Muppet Wiki: Episode 326: A Berry Bear Christmas (2)
- "A Berry Bear Christmas - Part 1" at the Internet Movie Database
- "A Berry Bear Christmas - Part 2" at the Internet Movie Database
- Tough Pigs: My Week with More Christmas - Part One
- Tough Pigs: My Week with More Christmas - Part Two