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!"

And EVERYONE who visits here! Net

🎃 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

Schleich Peanuts Halloween Scenery Pack
Peanuts Poseable - Charlie Brown W/mask- It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown - Sally Brown
Enesco Peanuts by Jim Shore Charlie Brown and Linus Pumpkin
ProductWorks 24-Inch Pre-Lit 3D Peanuts Santa Charlie Brown Christmas Yard Decoration, 50 Lights
Peanuts Charlie Brown 1000 Piece Puzzle. Decorating Christmas Tree

Hallmark's 2018 Christmas Keepsake Ornaments!

This year Hallmark, once again, has released oodles & oodles of adorable, fun, and cool Christmas ornaments!

images via: Hallmark Crown Store / edit by: itsawonderfulmovie.com

Which ones will be hanging from your Christmas tree this year? I'm sharing some of the ones I love best below! Please let me know which ones you love too!

Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornaments:


Nostalgic Houses and Shops Festive Firs Christmas Tree Farm Ornament


Twelve Days of Christmas Eight Maids-a-Milking Ornament


Peanuts Spotlight on Snoopy Bell-Ringer Snoopy Ornament


Puppy Love Welsh Corgi Ornament


Frosty Fun Decade Ornament


Classic American Cars 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS, Metal Ornament


Christmas Carousel Miniature Ornament


Toymaker Santa Sports Equipment


All-American Trucks 1954 Mercury M-100, Metal Ornament
This is the truck featured in the movie "Christmas in Evergreen"!


Mischievous Kittens Ornament


Snow Buddies Snowman and Lamb Ornament


Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2018 Year Dated Wedding Gift New Life Together Cake Porcelain


Baby's First Rattle Year Dated 2018 Porcelain


Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2018 Baby Gift Sonogram Picture Photo Frame Miracle in the Making Year Dated Porcelain


You Shine Twinkle Star Porcelain Ornament


Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2018 Year Dated Sacred Heart Cross Metal Ornament


A Mom's Heart is Everywhere - Heart Butterfly Porcelain Ornament


Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2018 Year Dated Time for Love Pocket Watch Metal


Cinderella So This Is Love Porcelain Musical Ornament


Hallmark 2018 Glam Gown Barbie Porcelain Exclusive Collector's Club Ornament


National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation A Fun, Old-Fashioned Family Christmas With Sound and Light


LIONEL Trains 2245P Texas Special Locomotive, Metal Ornament


Sky's the Limit Harlow Ornament


Lil' Classic Cars 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Miniature, Metal Ornament


Santa's Magic Train With Music, Light and Motion Ornament


Snowtop Lodge Ginger N. Sweethaus Ornament


Disney Frozen Queen Elsa of Arendelle Ornament


John Deere 8800 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester, Metal Ornament


Cookie Cutter Christmas Ice Fishing Mouse Ornament


Frosty the Snowman A Jolly Happy Holiday Ornament


Gone With the Wind Scarlett's Christmas Dress Ornament


Peanuts Winter Fun With Snoopy Miniature Ornament


Hallmark 2018 Christmas Window Exclusive Collector's Club Ornament


Disney Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie 90th Anniversary With Music, Light and Motion Ornament


Happy Memories Father Christmas Ornament


Hallmark Lionel Toymaker Santa Express
Complete Ready-to-run Electric Train Set

Oh how I enjoy to oooh and aaah over the new Hallmark ornaments each year. I love the fun characters and all the ones that light up and play Christmas music!

What a wonderful time this is to see all the new ornaments emerge!

I haven't decided which ones I want, yet, but I'm eyeing the sweet little eight maids a milking girl, the Christmas in Evergreen red truck, the mischievous kittens, Cinderella with her Prince Charming, the Lionel Locomotive, Santa's Magic Train, and more!

Do you plan to get any of these new Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments for your Christmas tree?

Let Your Light Shine!
Joyous Blessings! Net