The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 [493638] Released: 1978-12-06 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 50 mins Popularity: 0.4526 Vote Average: 0 Vote Count: 0 Overview: 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. Cast [11] Johnny CashSelf June Carter CashSelf Rita CoolidgeSelf Kris KristoffersonSelf Steve MartinSelf Carlene CarterThe Carter Famil Tara CashThe Carter Famil Rosanne CashThe Carter Famil Cindy CashThe Carter Famil Kathy CashThe Carter Famil Rosey Nix AdamsThe Carter Famil Trailers