Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Skip the endless scrolling — Christmas Eve on Sesame Street is exactly the comedy you were looking for. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 23 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Caroll Spinney sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Christmas Eve on Sesame Street earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Christmas Eve on Sesame Street from the crowd. Everyone on Sesame Street is preparing for Christmas: Bert and Ernie exchange gifts in a "The Gift of the Magi" fashion, Cookie Monster wants to get his most desired treat this year, and Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents. Luckily for him, Grover and Kermit the Frog (along with some interviewed kids) decide to help with his investigation, but when Big Bird decides to take matters into his own hands, all of Sesame Street is thrown into a mad dash to find him. The chemistry Caroll Spinney and Jim Henson bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Christmas Eve on Sesame Street came out in 1978. Christmas Eve on Sesame Street earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Caroll Spinney's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street was released in 1978, directed by Jon Stone. The full 60-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.