Customer Ratings & Reviews

This was a nice Christmas treat. I saw this on HBO when I was a kid. It was recorded to VHS and I saw it many times. Over the years the tape went by the wayside. 10 years ago I purchased the DVD, having forgotten about the show. My daughter fell in love with the show instantly and 3 years later so did my son. It was a great DVD, but I thought I remembered Kermit the Frog introducing it. The DVD did not have this. When I saw it was available on Blu Ray with the restored version I had to have it. Not only did they restore the Kermit scenes there were other scenes restored as well. It arrived 1 week before Christmas and I think we watched it 5 times. If you haven't seen this, well...you've missed out. Drop what you are doing and get it now!

Considering the source material (shot on video in the 70's), this is the best copy you're going to get of this right now. Upgrade from the 2 DVD versions. And this one, thankfully, gives you the option of watching it in the original square screen presentation of the original broadcast (black on sides) or stretched to fit a widescreen tv. I recommend the original square presentation because it looks the best you're going to get. Of course, still expect limitations in the picture due to the original source material. I'm glad I updated!

When my mom passed away we found an old VHS with a compilation of Christmas favorites that we watched as kids. I spent a lot of money to have the VHS converted to DVD and was happy to watch it. Unfortunately time had not been kind so we were unable to watch all of this movie. I ordered it via Best Buy a few days ago and expected in in the coming days. I was pleasantly surprised to find it in the mail today. I showed my brother what I bought and he was skeptical and hoping it’s not a fancy new remake. We want to see all of the strings as we watch! Luckily it’s not. Bring on Christmas! I know I’m a bit early but this is putting me in the spirit. I’m very pleased so far!

This was my favorite Christmas movie growing up, and I was thrilled to see it come out on this DVD! It's the best, most wholesome movie to show around the holidays for your kids (or for you kids at heart). The extra features are fun to go through, too. You get to see just how amazing this piece was, being the earlier of Jim Hensen's work. If you like the Muppets, Jim Hensen, or pretty much anything good in life, do yourself a favor and get this. And also, the music is incredible!

I loved this holiday classic growing up. It is an adaptation of the gift of the magi and is very well done. The tale is heartwarming and transcends time. It is a good family movie with great muppet work and music. The video transfer is pretty good and looks and sounds good for dvd format.

I don't remember ever seeing this one when I was younger, so when I stumbled across it online, I just had to get it for myself. Loved the "making of..." segments afterward as well. Nostalgic and heartwarming. A fun and relaxing way to spend an evening.

Love this blast from the past. Family favorite. Enjoy having a home copy. Good quality video.

I love most things Muppets, so it’s surprising I hadn’t seen this special sooner. My family watched it for the first time last Christmas season, and it was fine. I prefer Muppet Family Christmas over this, but I’m sure it’ll grow on me as we continue to watch it in the future. As far as the product goes, picture & sound were fine, and the DVD arrived in clean condition.

Everybody’s favorite otter and his Ma are on bluray now! It looks great and sounds better. This take on “The Gift of the Magi” is a heartwarming Henson Christmas classic. Special features and Kermit to boot!

This is one of the best Christmas specials ever. So heartwarming and fun. This Blu-ray edition is excellent, with the original Kermit intro still intact.

One of my all-time favorite Jim Henson productions, and a lovely holiday story. It’s production value is even more impressive when you consider it was made in the late 70s.

Glad to find this in stock (last year, not so lucky). Our little granddaughters loved it, and it brought back good memories for our grown daughters, as well.

This is definitely a Jim Henson classic. the story has a great meaning. And is very entertaining as you take the journey with Emma Otter and his family. The video is not crystal clear but this was shot on videotape of the 80s. still looks pretty good. But the music and the story is what makes this film

I remember watching this movie as a kid. It was my brother's favorite Christmas movie, so I thought I would get it for him as a Christmas gift.

I grew up watching this. I was so excited when I found it. Now I can show it to my kids.

Just like you remember from the old days. A classic story from Jim Henson and his Muppets.

It was great seeing this classic again. The video has been remastered and formatted to fit a modern screen. The extras are a nice touch. Overall, if you liked it before, you'll love it again.

What a fantastic christmas classic finally on blu-ray!

Loved this as a child and now it shines on bnb luray

It feels a little dated, but is still a great movie to share with younger children.