Limited Edition Dave Perillo Riverbottom Nightmare Band Gig Posters!

Plastic Meatball and, friend of the blog, Dave Perillo teamed to release something nearly 40 years in the making - Emmett Otter's Jug-band Christmas merchandise! Not just any merch either, a gig poster for the Riverbottom Nightmare Band!

The Riverbottom Nightmare Band Gig Poster went on sale sale 12/2 today at Noon PST.

Straight from Jim Henson's enduring classic "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas," comes this 18" x 24" screen printed "gig" poster by artist Dave Perillo.

Capturing the hard-rocking attitude of the Riverbottom Nightmare Band with a distinctive 70's retro flair (and referencing the special's original December 4, 1977 premiere date), this 6-color, hand-printed piece is a definite conversation starter.

This officially licensed "Timed Edition" screen print measures 18"x24" and will be limited to the number of orders received.

There is also a limited edition black light variant! 

The blacklight variant is also 18"x24" but is a limited edition of only 75 prints. 

The "Timed" edition is $50 while the "Blacklight variant" is $65. 

You can order each using the links above. Orders for each edition close at 11:59 PM PST on Saturday, December 4th with prints expected to ship in January. 

Rare Muppet Clips Volume 12!

We're back with another batch of rare Muppet performances. Since it's the holiday season, here's a bunch of rarely seen promos for various Henson holiday specials. 

Again, we do not own these clips, nor do we make any guarantees to how long they'll be available, so watch them while you can!

Jim Henson and Kermit promote A Muppet Family Christmas on Entertainment Tonight (1986):

Kermit narrates a Emmett Otter's Jug-band Christmas promo: 

 

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Promo: 

Speaking It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, here are some bloopers:

 

The Muppet Christmas Carol Trailer: 

 

 The Muppets: "Single all the way" promo: 

 

 WCBS Muppet Show Christmas Promo: 

 

 John Denver and The Muppets: A Christmas Together promo: 

  

Kraft's The Christmas Toy Poster Offer (1986): 

 

 Rocky Mountain Holiday With John Denver And The Muppets Promo:

 

Lady Gaga and the Muppet Spectacular Promo: 

 

 "It feels like Christmas" in actual (non-Chef) Swedish: 

 

"Keep Christmas With You" DVD Commercial: 

 

If those weren't enough, here are two non-so-rare clips, to get you into the holiday spirit.

Sesame Street: "Keep Christmas With You" 

 

 The Muppets "We Wish you a Merry Christmas"! 

If you like these be sure to check out parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

If you find a rare Muppet clip and would like us to share it, please send us a link!

Coming Soon: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 40th Anniversary DVD!

It seems that every few years the classic special Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas gets released on home video.

This is year, Sony will handle the "40th Anniversary" edition release. Not only has the special been completely remastered, but all of Kermit's scenes are intact as well!

The listing states the aspect ratio at 1.78:1, which is in between it's original ratio of 4:3 and the typical 1:85 widescreen. 

Bonus features include:

• “Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow” Featurette
• Deleted/Alternate Scenes
• Outtakes
• Lost Song: “Born in a Trunk”

Most of the bonus features have been carried over from the 2005 "Collector's Edition" release, but with Kermit confirmed, if you've been holding out for a official release with his scene, this is the version to get!

Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 40th Anniversary DVD (with Kermit) will be released September 9th, and you can pre-order it now through Amazon.

Thanks to John Papovitch for the heads up!