This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of Grover, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster--helped transform "the most unfriendly street in town" into the bright, kind, music-filled place it is today.

Directed by: Matt Vogel
Written by: Ken Scarborough & Geri Cole
Release date: 2016-11-25
Runtime: 51 minutes
Tagline: Kindness is coming to town.
Cast:
Audra McDonald Audra McDonald
Caroler 
Zosia Mamet Zosia Mamet
Bella 
Jim Gaffigan Jim Gaffigan
Santa Claus 
Alan Muraoka Alan Muraoka
Alan 
Suki Lopez Suki Lopez
Nina 
Ryan Dillon Ryan Dillon
Elmo (voice)