Hip Hip Parade! (found primetime television special; 1978)
Hip Hip Parade! was a primetime special promoting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, originally broadcast on PBS stations throughout Thanksgiving week 1978. Hosting the special were Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear, of The Muppet Show fame.
Summary
The special was a look at the behind-the-scenes of the parade, showcasing answers to such questions as "How the dragon flies?" and "Who makes the floats?". Also included is footage of a test flight for parade veteran Snoopy.
Availability
The special has not been rebroadcasted or released since Thanksgiving 1978 (However, It did air on some New Jersey PBS stations in 1979). Currently, no copies circulate online, and it is unknown if any exist. The only source proving its existence is a newspaper article reviewing the special.[1]
On December 24th, 2023, YouTube user RyNo84 uploaded the entire special, rendering it as found.
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Reference
- ↑ Newsday newspaper review on Hip Hip Parade!. Retrieved 31 Mar '20
