Holiday Greetings from the Ed Sullivan Show was a Christmas special that aired on CBS in 1992, hosted by comedian Bob Newhart and featuring vintage material from The Ed Sullivan Show along with new Christmas performances.
Songs
| Title(s) | Performed by |
|---|---|
| Johnny Mathis | |
| "It Feels Like Christmas" (from The Muppet Christmas Carol) | Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, and The Muppets |
| "Put on a Happy Face" | Dick Van Dyke (11/13/60) |
| "These Boots are Made for Walkin'" | Nancy Sinatra (2/27/66) |
| "White Christmas" | Bing Crosby (5/5/68) |
| "If Ever I Would Leave You" | Robert Goulet (3/19/61) |
| "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" | Gene Autry (9/20/53) |
| "Sweet Caroline" | Neil Diamond (11/30/69) |
| "My Favorite Things" | The Supremes (12/4/66) |
| "I've Got You Under My Skin" | Louis Prima and Keely Smith (6/12/60) |
| "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" | Jimmy Boyd (12/13/53) |
| "Dream Lover" | Bobby Darin (5/31/59) |
| "Deck the Halls" | The Baird Puppets (12/25/60) |
| "Turn On Your Love Light" | The Righteous Brothers (12/7/65) |
| "Shadow Waltz" | Joyce Jameson (10/17/65) |
| "Peace in the Valley" | Elvis Presley (1/6/57) |
| "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | Della Reese |
| "Christmas on the Plains" | Roy Rogers and Dale Evans |
| "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" | Paul Anka |
Special Guests
- Johnny Mathis
- Della Reese
- Paul Anka
- Dick Martin
- Roy Rogers
- Dale Evans
- Life, the gospel choir group
- The Muppets
Muppet Performers
| Puppeteer | Character(s) |
|---|---|
| Dave Goelz | Gonzo Dr. Bunsen Honeydew Penguin |
| Jerry Nelson | Robin Penguin |
| Steve Whitmire | Kermit the Frog Rizzo the Rat Beaker Murray |
| Frank Oz | Miss Piggy Fozzie Bear Mudwell the Mudbunny |
| Kathryn Mullen Jim Kroupa Pam Arciero Noel MacNeal Julianne Buescher Lisa Buckley John Kennedy Don Reardon |
Additional Muppet Performers |
Availability
The special was originally released on VHS in 1994, distributed by Walt Disney Home Video, and was later released on VHS and DVD by SOFA Entertainment in 2003.
VHSBuena Vista Home Video
November 25, 1994
November 25, 1994
VHSSOFA Entertainment
November 4, 2003
November 4, 2003
DVDSOFA Entertainment
November 4, 2003
November 4, 2003
Gallery
Kermit and Piggy in the opening.
Piggy karate chops Bob.
"It Feels Like Christmas".
External links
- Holiday Greetings from the Ed Sullivan Show at the Internet Movie Database
- Muppet Wiki: Holiday Greetings from the Ed Sullivan Show