The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 (1977)
Celebrate Christmas with the "Man In Black" and some of the biggest stars of the 70s!
Johnny Cash's second Christmas special includes an all-star tribute to Elvis Presley, who died in August 1977, two months before this program was taped for CBS television. Fellow rockabilly pioneers Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison join Cash on "This Train is Bound For Glory" in memory of Presley, whose affinity for such sacred music was well-known. The 1977 special also includes holiday guest performances as Johnny takes the stage with Roy Clark for a spirited rendition of "Frosty The Snow Man" as well as the Statler Brothers with the yuletide classic "Blue Christmas."
Director: Walter C. Miller
Genre: Music
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: November 30, 1977
Cast
- Johnny Cash - Self
- June Carter Cash - Self
- Roy Clark - Self
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Self
- Roy Orbison - Self
- Carl Perkins - Self
- Lew DeWitt - The Statler Brothers
- Phil Balsley - The Statler Brothers
- Harold Reid - The Statler Brothers
- Don Reid - The Statler Brothers
Screenplay
Production: The Cates Brothers Company, CBS, Shout! Factory
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Walter C. Miller
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 about?
- Johnny Cash's second Christmas special includes an all-star tribute to Elvis Presley, who died in August 1977, two months before this program was taped for CBS television. Fellow rockabilly pioneers Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison join Cash on "This Train is Bound For Glory" in memory of Presley, whose affinity for such sacred music was well-known. The 1977 special also includes holiday guest performances as Johnny takes the stage with Roy Clark for a spirited rendition of "Frosty The Snow Man" as well as the Statler Brothers with the yuletide classic "Blue Christmas."
- Who directed The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977?
- The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 was directed by Walter C. Miller.
- Who stars in The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977?
- The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 stars Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Roy Clark, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins.
- How long is The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977?
- The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977?
- The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 is a Music film.