The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 3.1
Released in 1977, The Fat Albert Christmas Special is a comedy, family, animation and tv movie film directed by Hal Sutherland, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Fat Albert Christmas Special stars Bill Cosby as Fat Albert / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice), Jan Crawford as Russell (voice), Gerald Edwards as Weird Harold (voice) and Eric Suter as Rudy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, The Fat Albert Christmas Special has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fat Albert Christmas Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fat Albert Christmas Special tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fat Albert Christmas Special change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fat Albert Christmas Special worth watching?
- The Fat Albert Christmas Special holds an audience score of 3.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, animation and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fat Albert Christmas Special?
- The Fat Albert Christmas Special stars Bill Cosby, Jan Crawford, Gerald Edwards, Eric Suter and Erika Scheimer.
- When was The Fat Albert Christmas Special released?
- The Fat Albert Christmas Special was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.