The Fat Albert Christmas Special(1977)
The Fat Albert Christmas Special Synopsis
The Cosby Kids are rehearsing for a Christmas pageant at their junkyard clubhouse, which Tyrone, the mean old junkyard owner, is fixin' to tear down. That's when Marshall & his parents show up. With their car broken down, Marshall's mom is about to have a baby and his dad, without health insurance, inspires the gang to invite them in the clubhouse for shelter. Tyrone agrees to let them stay until the baby is born, in exchange for Fat Albert working for him as a sidewalk Santa. "Ho-ho-ho's" in Fat Albert fashion ensue. After the old hobo, Mudfoot, gives Tyrone a lecture about how he's been grumpy at the world ever since his wife died, the junkyard owner has a change of heart and promises to keep the gang's clubhouse in tact.
The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977) is a animation, family, tv movie and comedy film directed by Hal Sutherland, released on December 18, 1977 with a runtime of 23m. It stars Bill Cosby, Jan Crawford, Gerald Edwards and Eric Suter. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Sutherland
- Writers:
- Bill Cosby, Bill Danch, Jim Ryan
- Producers:
- Norm Prescott, Lou Scheimer
- Production:
- Filmation Associates
- Status:
- Released
The Fat Albert Christmas Special Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Cosby
as Fat Albert / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice)
- Jan Crawford
Jan Crawford
as Russell (voice)
- Gerald Edwards
Gerald Edwards
as Weird Harold (voice)
- Eric Suter
Eric Suter
as Rudy (voice)
Erika Scheimer
as Diesel (voice)
- Eric Greene
Eric Greene
as Marshall Franklin (voice)
Kim Hamilton
as Marge Franklin / Nurse (voice)
Julius Harris
as Mr. Tyrone (voice)
- Ty Henderson
Ty Henderson
as Ray Franklin (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Hal Sutherland, written by Bill Cosby, Bill Danch and Jim Ryan, produced by Norm Prescott and Lou Scheimer.
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The Fat Albert Christmas Special Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Fat Albert Christmas Special – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fat Albert Christmas Special online?
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Who stars in The Fat Albert Christmas Special?
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The main cast of The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977) includes Bill Cosby, Jan Crawford, Gerald Edwards, Eric Suter and Erika Scheimer. The film was directed by Hal Sutherland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fat Albert Christmas Special released?
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The Fat Albert Christmas Special was released on December 18, 1977 and runs for 23m.
Is The Fat Albert Christmas Special worth watching?
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The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.