A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
A Charlie Brown Christmas is an animated television special based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. Produced by Lee Mendelson and directed by Bill Melendez, the program made its debut on CBS on December 9, 1965. In the special, lead character Charlie Brown finds himself depressed despite the onset of the cheerful holiday season. Lucy suggests he direct a school Christmas play, but he is both ignored and mocked by his peers. The story touches on the over-commercialization and secularism of Christmas, and serves to remind viewers of the true meaning of Christmas. What did you think of this Charlie Brown Christmas television special? Please let us know in the comment section below and remember to share the video and sign up for our free newsletter!
Running Doe
December 14, 2017 @ 6:11 pm
always loved this watch this every year,
Pete Meis
December 3, 2016 @ 10:20 pm
It is always the best.
Jasmine
December 3, 2016 @ 11:33 am
This has always been a Christmas tradition, and it really tells the meaning of Christmas…..wonderful…..Praise God in the highest!!!
Janice Short
December 1, 2016 @ 6:13 pm
I’ve always like this Christmas special. It tells of the true meaning of Christmas which is Christ’s birthday. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Susan
December 1, 2016 @ 5:05 pm
It doesn’t get better then this, it has aged like a fine wine and the message is timeless for all generations. I saw this the first time it aired in black and white, I was 7 years old!! Seems like yesterday, yet so long ago. Then again, that’s the Magic of Christmas, we never really grow up!
Love
December 1, 2016 @ 3:29 pm
This is a great Christmas message. Snoopy had me laughing a lot. When he acted like a sheep, dog and cow. Lol. 🙂