Disclaimer: I own nothing but plot for this. The songs that I did NOT make up are in quotations. ( " )

A/N: For Natalie, who wanted so much for to go back in time and see Bing Crosby on the show. Here is your wish.

It's The Muppet Show! With Special Guest Star Bing Crosby!

Bells Jingle and Kermit starts singing,

Snowy puffs of white, falling with delight, this is Christmas time. Hot Cocoa in a mug, Children bundled up so snug, This is Christmas Time. Sleds racing down the hill, Feeling the Winter chill, This is Christmas Time.

For This is Christmas time, time for family and friends. For this is Christmas time, time for love that has no end. For this is Christmas time, time for smiles and joyous tears. For this is Christmas time, time to push away your fears.

Cookies on a plate, hope Santa won't be late, this is Christmas time. Singing Holy Night, putting up tree lights, This is Christmas time. Feeling harmony, standing with your family, This is Christmas time.

For This is Christmas time, time for family and friends. For this is Christmas time, time for love that has no end. For this is Christmas time, time for smiles and joyous tears. For this is Christmas time, time to push away your fears.

So wrap your presents with paper and bows, make that Christmas tree brightly glow, Don't forget to shovel the snow, for it's Christmas...Christmas time...again..

Hearing the uproar of applause from the audiance, Kermit bows, and clears his throat.

"Welcome," He begins, "This is a special time of year, where we Muppets like to put on a special show for you out there. Now, this won't be a normal show, for we have too much planned. As you've heard, we have a very special guest star, Mr. Bing Crosby. So, sit back, and enjoy the show!"

Kermit goes backstage and sees Bing sitting on a chair, reading the newspaper.

Kermit starts, "Sorry to interrupt your reading, Mr. Crosby, but are you ready for your performance?"

"First of all," Bing smiled, "Call me Bing. Second of all, I am very much ready to go out there when it's my time. I'm curious though.."

"At what?"

"Well, this newspaper shows only the bad things that happen in our world. What happened to the good things? What happened to the good 'ol days when everyone aknowledged the miracles in our lives?"

"Miracles?"

"Yes, Kermit, miracles. There are so many in this world, and no one knows when or where they go on because of this newspaper. T.V. has the same effect. It bothers me. Why can't I open a newspaper and have it say 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays?' Why can't they aknowledge the few good things we still have in this world? I don't understand it Kermit. I don't understand it.."

"Well, I don't know why they don't put anything good in there. Maybe they just don't know where to find the good things. Maybe they're too busy with the bad.."

"Maybe," Bing folded the newspaper, "but it still bothers me. It makes me sad Kermit. To see what we've done to our world. Why can't we all just be happy? I don't understand it..Maybe I never will.. You know what I want for Christmas Kermit?"

"What?"

"I want to see a newspaper with good news in it. Either that or a newsflash with 'Seasons Greetings,' or something to aknowledge the little good we have left in us. I want to see smiles..Maybe I'm asking for too much.."

"I don't think it's too much," Kermit started to think, "Well, I have to get the first act on.. Make yourself comfortable."

"Alright Kermit, I will." Bing sat back on the couch and continued to read the newspaper.

Gonzo and Camilla sat in a red sleigh on the stage as fake snow fell and a catchy tune started.

Oh, it's snowing, the white flakes are falling, and you are calling, on me, chickie. I want to ride in a sleigh, hear the horses neigh, out in the snow I will play, with you, chickie. The ice skatin's tricky, but I'll hold your hand chickie, and if you fall quickly, I'll catch you, chickie. Because nothin' no nothin' is going to keep you away from me this Christmas, Nothin' no nothin' is going to reap you away from me this Christmas chikie, so don't worry, I'll hurry, if you're caught in a flurry, I'll scurry, oh Chickie. Oh, it's snowing, and you aren't goin' without me knowin' oh and chickie..I love you so, won't let you go...thought you should know that I'll hold you and pick you up when you're low, so don't feel alone! Chickie... Merry Christmas Chickie... I love you chickie... HAHAHA!

Backstage once again, Kermit is talking a skit over with Miss Piggy, Janice, Camilla, and other female Muppets. With Bing in his dressing room, and most of the Muppet gang now backstage listening to Kermit, he could now plan something. After plans are made, Kermit continues to talk to the ladies about the next skit.

The Muppet Girls (Piggy, Janice, Camilla, and others) go on stage while the curtain is still lowered. They get in position; All of them in red and white attire, with red skirts, tops, and a santa hat on. Slow music starts to play as the curtain is raised. They dance some ballet, and then a snappier tune came on and they danced around a Christmas tree that emerged from below the stage.

"I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true... All I want for Christmas is You... yea yea I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need (and I) Don't care about presents Underneath the Christmas tree I don't need to hang my stocking There upon the fireplace Santa Claus won't make me happy With a toy on Christmas day I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you... You baby Oh I won't ask for much this Christmas I won't even wish for snow (and I) I'm just gonna keep on waiting Underneath the mistletoe I won't make a list and send it To the North Pole for Saint Nick I won't even stay awake to Hear those magic reindeer click 'Cause I just want you here tonight Holding on to me so tight What more can I do Baby all I want for Christmas is you You baby All the lights are shining So brightly everywhere (so brightly yea) And the sound of children's Laughter fills the air And everyone is singing (oh yea) I hear those sleigh bells ringing Santa won't you bring me the one I really need - won't you please bring my baby to me... Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas This is all I'm asking for I just want to see baby Standing right outside my door Oh I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true Baby all I want for Christmas is ...Kermie.."

The curtain dropped as applause and whistles were heard from the audiance. The girls left the stage and skooter walked on with pajamas on him, and sat under the tree, pushing a toy car around. The curtain raised, and he looked around him. There were fake stairs over to the right, and decorations everywhere. In addition, a few chairs and couches were set up to give the look of a living room.

Skooter sighed, "Man, oh, man.. If only I could meet Santa Clause. That would make my Christmas a whole lot better..."

Just as he said that, Fozzie Bear dressed as Santa falls down the stairs, gets up, and brushes himself off.

"Santa?" Skooter stood up and walked over to the Bear-Santa.

"Uhh..uhhh...Yeah. That's me." Fozzie fixed his hat.

"No offense," Skooter examined the furry Santa, "But you look like a bear to me. Either that or Santa hasn't shaved in awhile.. And I mean a long while."

Fozzie shot a glance at Skooter, "I have too shaved. Anyways, I heard that you wanted to see me so here I am. Normally, I wouldn't visit little children, but I thought maybe one wouldn't hurt. So, do you like your toys this year?"

"Oh yes, I do."

"Good.."

"Why did you fall downstairs? Wouldn't you have gone through the chimeney?"

"Well, yes, but you put the fireplace on. And I wasn't about to burn my poor fur off."

"Fur?"

"You know what I mean," Fozzie scratched his fur, "It's a figure of speech."

"For what?"

"....So, do you think you've been a good boy this year?"

"Obviously, if you gave me presents.."

"Yeah I know..I was just changing the subject," Fozzie mumbled.

"Huh?"

"Nothing.. I better be on my way. Pleanty of more people to give gifts to. Have a great night. Merry Christmas Skooter."

"Thanks Santa...Merry Christmas."

Fozzie looked at the stairs, "I think I'll use the door this time.."

"Smart idea," Skooter agreed.

The curtains closed and clapping was heard once again. Up in the audiance balcony sat Statler and Waldorf.

"Was that the end of the skit?" Waldorf asked.

"Uhh.. I think so.." Statler yawned, "It was pretty boring.."

Waldorf agreed, "Yep.. It was so boring, I fell asleep in my sleep."

"It was so boring, My Pacemaker stopped."

"It was horrible.."

"Awful.."

"Boring.."

"Stupid.."

"Not the least bit funny."

"Terrible.."

"It tortured me."

"What were we talking about again?" Statler questioned.

"I have no idea."

Once again backstage, Bing appears out of his dressing room in a red shirt and tie, with khaki pants on. He sees Miss Piggy putting up some mistletoe, humming White Christmas. She starts to sing it, not realizing Bing walks over, and starts to sing along with her.

"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white."

Piggy wipes a tear from her eye and turns to Bing.

"Thank you....You made moi's Christmas." She turned back around and made sure the mistletoe was hanging correctly.

"Your welcome," Bing smiles, "Anything to make a friend happy on Christmas."

Bing exits the room and Kermit enters, frustrated that Gonzo accidentally let his chickens loose...All of the chickens. Piggy tries to talk to Kermit, and there is so much noise that Kermit yells, "QUIET!"

"Gonzo," Kermit orders, "Take your chickens and put them back in their room. Piggy, what do you want?"

Taken in awe by Kermit's irritability, she acts as nicely as possible, "Kermie, I've hung the mistletoe..Would you like to test run it with me?"

"Not now Piggy, I'm very busy.. Which way did Bing go?"

"Hmm...I think he went to his room, Kermie.."

"Thanks."

Kermit heads towards Bing's room to make sure no chickens ran into his dressing room. Inside we find Bing sitting on a stool talking with a chicken.

"Well, I've never experienced a chicken's Christmas...What's that like?" Bing sounded interested.

The chicken clucks a few times, pausing here and there.

"Wow," Bing sees Kermit walk in, "That's really ....different... but...I like it..Everyone-everything has it's own way of celebrating. That's what makes the holiday so special..Having so many different ways of celebrating..It's so beautiful."

"Carrina," Kermit cought the chickens attention, "Would you please go back with Gonzo and the chickens. I think they're in his room."

Carrina the chiken struts out of the room and Kermit appologizes to Bing for the interruption.

"That's alright, Kermit. I was just about to change for the skit though, so would you make sure no one else tries to come in?"

"Certainly," Kermit nods his head and leaves.

Backstage still, Kermit slowly passes by the spot where Piggy hung the mistletoe. She spots her green frog, and calls his name. Surprisingly, he doesn't notice he is standing next to her under the mistletoe.

"Kermie," Piggy says innocently, "look over your head...Mistletoe..."

Scared to look above, Kermit replies, "Piggy, I have no time for this silly mistletoe game...Every year you hang it up and attack me! Every year you succeed in getting me to pucker up...Not this year. I know it's a tradition, but I am going just about crazy with all this Holiday frustration I'm going through. Please, Piggy, don't bother me with mistletoe..."

Disappointed, Piggy holds in tears as Kermit walks away. She takes the mistletoe down from its hanging spot and tosses it across the room, where it violently hits Skooter in the face. He falls over, tossing a box of tinsel in the air, which flies overhead to the balcony. Gonzo gets covered in the tinsel, cannot see, and falls over the balcony, onto Skooter. Getting up, Piggy looks shocked.

"Wow, that was AWESOME!" Gonzo yells.

Shaking her head, Piggy states, "See what trouble mistletoe causes...First your frog turns against you, then tinsel causes injuries...What next, Jealous Christmas trees?"

As if Piggy jinxed something, a walking, talking Christmas tree enters the room and starts to scream at a talking present behind him. The tree shouts that the present stole all of the tree's fame and glory, and that no one cared about the simple things anymore.

"Umm," Piggy grunts, "Whadya know, a jealous Christmas tree..."

Back on stage now, Kermit is reciting The Night Before Christmas. At the end, Bing Crosby comes onto the stage dressed in a Santa suit, but no beard. He and Kermit wait as a slow song is heard. They start to sing Little Drummer Boy, and the curtains open up. On stage (in back of Bing and Kermit) are most of the male muppets playing drums, while the females performed ballet. The tune of the song changed into a song from the Nutcracker, and Bing and Kermit moved to the right side of the stage, but still in front. When the instrumental music stopped, another tune came up, and the male muppets put their drums down. The female muppets continued to twirl around and dance. The males took a female dance partner and they all started to ballroom dance. Kermit joined as he took Piggy to dance. Bing started to sing Holly Jolly Christmas.

When the song was finished, The Muppets and Bing joined in the middle of the stage where the giant Chjristmas tree slowly rose from below it. Kermit took a present which was next to the tree and handed it to Bing.

"Bing, this present is from all of us Muppets to you!" Kermit announced.

Opening the flat gift, Bing was in awe. "A newspaper?" He opened it up and read some of it out loud, "Homeless shelter raises ten hundred dollars...Chidren's Hospital saved from being closed... Church choir is heard across nation... Lost puppy is found and is healthy..." Closing the paper, Bing reads the front headline, "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.."

"It's a newspaper with nothing but good news." Kermit admitted.

Letting out a cheer of joy, Bing grabbed Kermit and hugged him. "Kermit, you made my Christmas...This is the best gift I have ever received...I'm guessing you and the other Muppets made this?"

Kermit nodded, Bing hugged him again, and held onto the paper.

"..and...Piggy.." Kermit took Piggy's hand and pulled her close. A ball of mistletoe lowered itself from the ceiling. "..I appologize for before..." Without any other words, Kermit kissed Piggy on the lips and she blushed. (Pig blush? hahaha)

Music started as Kermit and Piggy parted their little kiss. Bing, and the Muppets all sang Deck the Halls, Feliz Navidad, and Jingle Bell Rock. Running across the stage was the 'jealous Christmas tree' and the 'live present' which sent out a blast of laughter from the audience.

"Well, everybody, that's our show! Have a wonderful holiday season!" Kermit shouted.

"Wait, wait, wait Kermit," Bing blurted, "We can't leave without one more song...Hit it!!"

Muppets started to dance around the tree as Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree came on. Even Bing himself joined the dancing. As the end of the show approached, glitter and balloons fell from the ceiling. The audience applauded and cheered as little children went on stage to join the dancing and joy.

(and even though they'd rather not admit it, Statler and Waldorf joined on stage too...but that's just between you and I...ok?)

Have a Great Holiday Season....