Back in 1979 over thirty million people tuned in to watch a folk singer share the stage with a bossy pig. John Denver was at the top of the world, but he met his match with Miss Piggy. She did not just want to sing carols; she wanted to be the main attraction. Their funny partnership turned a simple holiday show into a legendary piece of television history called A Christmas Together.
Miss Piggy acted like a true diva from the moment she stepped into her dressing room. She wore fancy clothes and flirted with John, even though he told her he was a married man. She did not care about the rules or the script. During the song about the twelve days of Christmas, she waited for her moment to shine. When it was time for the five gold rings, she blasted the notes like a tiny opera star.
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979)
Fans still laugh about that loud solo decades later. One viewer mentioned that they cannot hear the song today without hearing the pig’s voice in their head. Another person said that the look on John Denver’s face was priceless because he seemed so happy and overwhelmed at the same time. People loved how she challenged him by saying goodwill should belong to women too.
That studio magic was so special that the group decided to get back together a few years later. They left the bright lights of the television set and headed out into the fresh air. This time, the story moved from a busy stage to the beautiful mountains of Colorado. It was a chance for John Denver to show his fuzzy friends where he felt most at home.
John Denver & The Muppets | Rocky Mountain Holiday
This trip to the wilderness showed a different side of the Muppets as they went camping and explored nature. A standout moment happens when Rowlf the Dog sits right in the cockpit of a small airplane. Seeing a puppet fly a real plane made everyone feel like these characters were truly alive.
John Denver had a way of making everyone feel like they were his best friend. His voice was as clear and definitely not afraid to be silly with a puppet. He spent his life singing about love and the earth, and he left behind a trail of kindness. Follow John Denver on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You do not want to miss the chance to see more of his heart.