The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978

50 mins | Comedy, Music | Dec. 6, 1978

For his 1978 Christmas special, the third in as many years, Johnny Cash moved the taping of the Christmas Special to Los Angeles, and, predictably, the program takes on a Hollywood feel. Guests include Kris Kristofferson and singer Rita Coolidge, both friends of the Cash family who perform a heartfelt "Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends," and Steve Martin, one of America's hottest new comics at the time. June Carter Cash, as always, performs with her husband, and other family members make appearances in this special as well.

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978

50 mins | Comedy, Music | Dec. 6, 1978

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978
For his 1978 Christmas special, the third in as many years, Johnny Cash moved the taping of the Christmas Special to Los Angeles, and, predictably, the program takes on a Hollywood feel. Guests include Kris Kristofferson and singer Rita Coolidge, both friends of the Cash family who perform a heartfelt "Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends," and Steve Martin, one of America's hottest new comics at the time. June Carter Cash, as always, performs with her husband, and other family members make appearances in this special as well.
Producers Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Shout Factory!, The Cates Brothers Company
Original title The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978
Directors Walter C. Miller
Writers Frank Slocum, Carmen Finestra

Cast

Johnny Cash

as Self

Rita Coolidge

as Self

Steve Martin

as Self

Carlene Carter

as The Carter Family

Tara Cash

as The Carter Family

Rosanne Cash

as The Carter Family

Cindy Cash

as The Carter Family

Kathy Cash

as The Carter Family

Rosey Nix Adams

as The Carter Family