"ISN'T THERE ANYONE WHO KNOWS
WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT?"
The Christmas season just isn't the same if I don't hear Charlie Brown say those words when he's frustrated over the fact that noone is taking his direction at their nativity pageant. And then, of course, dear sweet Linus recites the scriptures from Luke 2 from his heart...
Even though ABC sold their television rights to Apple TV+, a deal has been made to televise our beloved, favorite Charlie Brown holiday specials again this year on PBS and PBS Kids, including:
(all times below are Eastern Standard Time)
*It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown - October 24, 2021 at 7:30PM
*A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving - November 21, 2021 at 7:30PM
*A Charlie Brown Christmas - December 19, 2021 at 7:30PM
Thank goodness they weren't blockheads and blocked us out of seeing our favorite Peanuts Gang holiday specials on TV this year! However, if you want to watch the Charlie Brown specials any time, they are available on Apple TV+ (with a paid subsription) or you can purchase the whole set on DVD! (I've done the latter - because you never know IF they might not be available one day!)
I think one of the main reasons we are receiving this special gift on TV this year - is because there is an all new holiday special premiering exclusively on Apple TV+ on Friday, December 10, 2021 titled “For Auld Lang Syne,” which is a new Peanuts Gang celebration to ring in the New Year. I have a feeling there will be some promotion for it during these airings on PBS.
I sure hope the new Charlie Brown cartoon evokes all the same wonder and innocence of the original series. There is just something so pure, wholesome and heartwarming about Charlie Brown, Linus, Snoopy, Sally, even Lucy, and the whole Peanuts Gang - created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. Watching these beloved characters returns us back to our childhood for a few minutes; it's like being wrapped in a warm blanket on cold winter day. (Preferably, one just like the one Linus carries!)
I hope watching Charlie Brown brings to mind wonderful memories for you - and may we all create new, special moments and memories when we watch again this year!
A special thank you to Jim and Anonymous others who shared this news with me! You know me so well - and how much I adore these timeless specials.
Joyous Blessings to You All! Net
Do you personally know the JOY of knowing JESUS?
Will be nice to see it.
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Agree, Denise! There's nothing quite like good ole Charlie Brown! :)
DeleteNet, so happy to see this. I do have the DVD's but there is something special about knowing others will be able to watch these movies. If possible, I will be watching when these are shown.
ReplyDeletekitkat, I feel exactly the same way! I think it's always so fun and precious - knowing I'm watching with you and others here who also love Charlie Brown, and most of all, the true meaning of Christmas!
DeleteThis news makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteI still like watching these shows. Watching the Great Pumpkin really makes it seem like Halloween.
ReplyDeleteAww, Jim, you always put it so beautifully. Your comment fills me up with nostalgic thoughts of the past. Bless you! I love that intro with the ice skating, too - and the music softly in the background and the Peanuts Gang cheerfully singing: "Christmastime is here!" Everything about it is beautiful. I love that Charlie Brown finds redemption in the end and of course, as you said - the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus, is celebrated!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, again, for giving me a tip on this! So happy to share this Christmas news with everyone! :)
Take Care with Peanuts: Happy Harvesting
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