The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978(1978)
Celebrate Christmas with the "Man In Black" and some of the biggest stars of the 70s!
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 Synopsis
For his 1978 Christmas special, the third in as many years, Johnny Cash moved the taping of the Christmas Special to Los Angeles, and, predictably, the program takes on a Hollywood feel. Guests include Kris Kristofferson and singer Rita Coolidge, both friends of the Cash family who perform a heartfelt "Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends," and Steve Martin, one of America's hottest new comics at the time. June Carter Cash, as always, performs with her husband, and other family members make appearances in this special as well.
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 (1978) is a music, comedy, tv movie and documentary film directed by Walter C. Miller, released on December 6, 1978 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson.
- Director:
- Walter C. Miller
- Writers:
- Carmen Finestra, Frank Slocum
- Producers:
- Chet Hagan
- Production:
- The Cates Brothers Company, CBS, Shout! Factory
- Status:
- Released
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Cash
as Self
June Carter Cash
as Self
Rita Coolidge
as Self
Kris Kristofferson
as Self
Steve Martin
as Self
- Carlene Carter
Carlene Carter
as The Carter Family
- Tara Cash
Tara Cash
as The Carter Family
Rosanne Cash
as The Carter Family
- Cindy Cash
Cindy Cash
as The Carter Family
Kathy Cash
as The Carter Family
- Rosey Nix Adams
Rosey Nix Adams
as The Carter Family
Key crew
Directed by Walter C. Miller, written by Carmen Finestra and Frank Slocum, produced by Chet Hagan.
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The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978?
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The main cast of The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 (1978) includes Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson and Steve Martin. The film was directed by Walter C. Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 released?
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The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 was released on December 6, 1978 and runs for 50m.