SO THANKFUL! CHARLIE BROWN IS BACK on TV - for THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS!!!

Apple TV+ put out a press release sharing this news-

Here's an excerpt of their statement...

"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 

and Christmas Specials 

To Air on Broadcast TV After All"

"Peanuts fans upset by the classic Charlie Brown holiday specials leaving broadcast for streaming have no need to fear. Apple TV+ and PBS have announced a partnership to bring A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas back to broadcast in two special events. Alongside their debuts on Apple TV+, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving will also air on PBS and PBS KIDS on November 22nd at 7:30 p.m. local time / 6:30 p.m. CT. A Charlie Brown Christmas will air on PBS and PBS KIDS on December 13th at 7:30 p.m. local time / 6:30 p.m. CT."

Thank you to Jim, Dennis, and the anonymous person who commented to share this news! It is nice they were able to work out this deal, but it's sad to see they aren't playing the Mayflower episode, which typically ran in the second half hour in it's hour time slot on ABC. Even though it's a cartoon, this story titled "This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers" so beautifully tells the real story of the first Thanksgiving.

I am, however, most grateful to know "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will be airing on TV - so the tradition continues... and hopefully, they will bring both of these meaningful specials back again next year!

Joyous Thanksgiving & Christmas Blessings, Net

No More CHARLIE BROWN Cartoon Specials on TV - in 2020? Oh, Good Grief!

I've been checking and re-checking the schedules the last few weeks - searching for the annual airing of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown." Typically these two episodes air together around Halloween and just before the Election. Well, news has just been coming out (thank you for emailing that article, Jim!) that the reason we can't find Charlie Brown on ABC's schedule this year is because Apple TV+, which is a streaming service, has purchased the rights to the Peanuts Cartoons.

So... this means not only will we NOT see "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" on TV, but that means "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" are gone from ABC, too. I feel like Lucy just pulled the football away - just as we were getting ready to kick it. How could ABC let this happen? I can't even imagine Christmas without Charlie Brown saying "Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?" And then, of course, sweet Linus responds with, "Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is about... Lights, please!" The spotlight shines on Linus center stage as he shares the story of Jesus' birth straight from the scripture Luke 2:8-14...

"And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the fields,
keeping watch over their flocks by night.
And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of The Lord shone round about them,
and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them,
Fear not, for behold,
I bring unto you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day
in the City of David,
a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you;
you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes
and lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel,
a multitude of the heavenly host,
praising God, and saying,
'Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good will toward men'.

That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."

There's something so pure and innocent about Charlie Brown and all of the Peanuts beloved characters - Sally, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Franklin, Peppermint Patty, Marcy, Woodstock, Snoopy, the little red-head girl and many others! I'm afraid once this wholesome message is lost yearly on TV, a whole generation of children may grow up not really knowing what Christmas is all about. This may be the only exposure some children or even some adults get to the true meaning of Christmas.

Apple TV+ is offering these cartoons free, for a limited time, but I have a feeling it's just a way to get subscribers hooked into their streaming service. According to the article from cordcuttersnews.com, Apple TV+ is planning to create new specials for our Peanuts characters centered around Mother's Day, Earth Day, etc... I sure hope they don't try to politicize these characters that we love.

I'm also hearing the Charlie Brown cartoons will not be available to stream via Amazon or elsewhere; they are truly exclusive to Apple TV+. If you want to have them forever in your home and view them over and over again whenever you wish - for years to come, the best option is to buy them on DVD. There are various options you can see below, from buying them individually or in DVD sets. I personally own a Holiday DVD Collection, myself, but I am going to make certain I own every special Peanuts Episode!


Click on the DVD's below - available on Amazon:

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Peanuts Holiday Collection: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown / A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving / A Charlie Brown Christmas:




It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown:

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving:

A Charlie Brown Christmas:




I am so thankful we still have these DVD options, and hopefully many people will still be able to enjoy these cherished cartoon classics this holiday season and years to come!

"Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!"

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🎃 TONIGHT'S TV TREAT 🎃 - "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" on ABC!

image via: ABC

The classic Peanuts special "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" airs Tonight - Thursday, October 18, 2018 - on ABC at 8pm7c.!

Following the Peanuts gang with Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally, Lucy, Snoopy, and more... are Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Mr. Potato Head, etc... in Toy Story OF TERROR! at 8:30pm/7:30c.! (It's not as scary as it sounds. In fact, it's very sweet!) 

And, just in case you miss this special treat... "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" will repeat, along with "You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown" on ABC - Friday, October 26, 2018 at 8pm7c.!

Plus, the cartoon "Toy Story OF TERROR!" has several encore airings on Freeform. See times for these and more holiday specials in the Christmas TV Schedule!

Happy Fall! Blessings, Net

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Tonight on ABC: "It's Your 50th Anniversary, Charlie Brown!"

Image via: fulldesktopbackgrounds.com

via ABC Press Release: “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown” – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the beloved PEANUTS animated tale, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Kristen Bell will host a special holiday retrospective, “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown.” The anniversary special will celebrate 50 years of the iconic classic that has brought joy and a television watching tradition at the holidays for generations of fans.

image via Disney/ABC Television Group
Kristen Chenoweth and Kristen Bell
 

The unforgettable night will feature spectacular live performances, from the memorable music of Vince Guaraldi, to Kristen Chenoweth singing “Happiness” from the “Peanuts” Broadway hit, and a performance from Matthew Morrison of an original song, “Just Like Me.” Other amazing musical guests set to perform classic songs are Sarah McLachlan, Boyz II Men, Pentatonix, David Benoit and The All-American Boys Chorus. This December marks the 50th anniversary of the Emmy-winning special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” (8:00-9:00 p.m. eastern standard time)

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" via peanuts.wikia.com

Following the 50th Anniversary Special, ABC will air “A Charlie Brown Christmas”...

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” – Celebrate the joy of the holidays with the classic animated Christmas-themed PEANUTS special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” created by the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. In the digitally re-mastered 1965 special, Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees everywhere during the Christmas season. Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant and Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, Charlie Brown needs Linus’ help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is. (9:00-10:00 p.m.  eastern standard time)


Good Grief - this is Special!!! I hope you all enjoy an evening of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang as they Celebrate 50 Years of this well loved animation!!!

Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally, and all of the Peanuts Gang - hold a special place in my heart - and I know many of you feel the same!!!

 

 

See the Special Monday, November 30, 2015 :

 

“It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown”

ABC - 8pm/7c.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”

ABC - 9pm/8c.

Make a Date with Charlie Brown! ...and the Peanuts Gang Valentine's Day TV Specials!

The Peanuts Valentine Specials

"Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown, Valentine"

air the night before Valentine's Day -
February 13, 2015 on ABC from 8 PM to 9 PM!

 

 

These delightful specials are also available on DVD.

 

The first DVD has 2 Bonus TV Specials:

"You're in Love, Charlie Brown" and  "It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown".

 

The second DVD has the Bonus TV Special: 

"Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown".

Plus, there are these sweet Charlie Brown Valentine Books:



  and Valentine Cards: 
   I hope you and your familyenjoy these Sweet Annual "Peanuts Gang" Valentine's Day Cartoon Specials!

The Peanuts Movie - starring Charlie Brown, Sally, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Peppermint Patty, and all the Gang!

Yes! It's great news for good ole Charlie Brown,

or Chuck, as Peppermint Patty calls him!

A Charlie Brown Movie, along with the entire Peanuts Gang, including: Snoopy, Sally, Linus, Lucy, Peppermint Patty, Marci, Schroder, Franklin, Woodstock, and more...will premiere November 6, 2015, in Theaters!

The title for this 3-D Computer-Animated Film is:

The Peanuts Movie!
(also known as Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie)

 

 

According to USA Today, who released a few still images today of this upcoming production, the story follows Charlie Brown, "with the indomitable optimism on a quest to get something he's sure he needs, even though he discovers he's pretty OK just as he is".

From everything I've read, it sounds like the creators are holding on to the traditional peanuts gang, without adding anyone new or modernizing the beloved characters we know and love!

Also, it's clear to see from the images, with the snow on the ground and lights on Snoopy's house, that this new Charlie Brown movie must have some Christmas in it, too! Whether it's one scene, or the entire movie, we will have to wait and see! Whatever the case, I'm sure Peanuts fans, of every age, will be in line with great excitement, to see this new Charlie Brown Movie... next Thanksgiving and Christmas Season!!!


Here are TWO sneak peak trailers below: Enjoy!

 
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