Any fans of "Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree" with Robert Downey Jr?

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<p>This 1995 TV special seems to be a lost Christmas show. It has never been available on VHS or DVD, and has not been on TV in ages. We have an old VHS recording of the show from when the kids were little. They’re all in their 20’s and still enjoy it!! At the time Downey was having his drug issues, and boy, it shows!! He seems zonked out of his mind during the filming. Co stars Leslie Nielson as the butler (hilarious) and Stockard Channing as the maid. a Jim Henson production, hosted by Kermit. </p>

<p>Any fans out there???</p>

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<p>The book is a favorite here. I had no idea that a TV special existed. Thanks for the info. </p>

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<p>Ignatius–sometimes you can find the ~30 min. video on youtube, either in its entirety or in sections. I would love to get a hold of the book and compare. Happy Holidays!!!</p>

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<p>The book is still in print. We recently ordered a new copy.</p>

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<p>Love the book. Read it as child and bought it for mine. I remember the TV special also.</p>

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<p>D just pulled it up on You Tube - it’s only a 20 minute video - is that it? Hallmark production.</p>

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<p>HarvestMoon1, 30 minutes with commercials, and 20 minutes without, I guess. Ends with Mr. Willowby’s ball, right? Don’t remember it being done by Hallmark, definitely Henson.</p>