RonJonSurfer Posted November 17, 2015 Report Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) It was December 9, 1965 when the world was first given the gift called "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Fifty years??? What??? I was a mere 7 years old then and I recall sitting in my parents living room watching this special year in and year out. No VHS then, no DVD's, no downloads...no nuthin'!!! If you missed that one showing on WCBS-TV, you missed it until next year. I couldn't wait to introduce my kids to The Peanuts Gang doing their thing and I'm sure grandkids will enjoy it someday too.Merry Christmas Charlie Brown. Edited November 17, 2015 by RonJonSurfer Kevin 1
_Laurie_ Posted November 17, 2015 Report Posted November 17, 2015 Definitely a classic that I also look forward to seeing to this day. I also introduced my girls to these holiday classics. I'm so glad they continue to air these shows so kids today can enjoy them also. Charlie Brown Christmas is one of my favorites, and of course The Great Pumpkin was cute too. Kevin 1
Kevin Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 I remember the first year that I had to miss it (The Grinch would often follow it on CBC) due to a hockey practice and being really bummed about it since, as RJ said, there were no do-overs until the following year. I was 9 years old and I think that marked the date my childhood ended.
Otokichi Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) I was in high school when this animated Christmas/Holiday classic aired on local TV. With a voice cast of minors, a Jazz soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi, and a Biblical focus on what had/has become a secular holiday, we search for a "Charlie Brown Christmas tree" and find a reason to smile when it's easy to be down. So raise a glass of Root Beer with Snoopy, even if the original sponsor was Coca-Cola!Christmas Time Is Here Edited November 18, 2015 by Otokichi It's time to sing this children's Christmas song...
Carl Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 I got a little churlish about The Peanuts when the movie came out this year. The comic strip was pretty lame, but it always got the top spot in the funny papers, even after Charles Schulz died. To me, it represented the worst in anodyne mediocrity - something that was there just because it always was there.But when I watched Great Pumpkin this year, I realized that this thing is a lot more charming than I thought. It was clever and funny and entertaining.So, I look forward to A Charlie Brown Christmas, and won't be a Scrooge about it.
RonJonSurfer Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Posted November 18, 2015 Glad to see you're coming around...
Mike Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 and Lucy never lets CB kick the football
Otokichi Posted November 21, 2015 Report Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Nor will Snoopy ever get the better of The Red Baron... Edited November 24, 2015 by Otokichi A picture says more than 1,000 words?
Carl Posted November 30, 2015 Report Posted November 30, 2015 This airs tonight, with a special before the show. Fun fact: when it first aired it bumped The Munsters and was followed by Gilligan's Island.
Jenny Posted December 7, 2015 Report Posted December 7, 2015 It is very subtle humor, and the kids speak and acted like small adults, but I love it. My daughter has outgrown the TV specials, but she still wanted to see the Peanuts movie. It is so true to the comic...sweet and subtle, with absolutely no pop culture references.
RonJonSurfer Posted December 8, 2015 Author Report Posted December 8, 2015 I haven't outgrown the TV specials yet.
Otokichi Posted December 8, 2015 Report Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) When the Christmas Blues come knocking, this simple tale sends that Krampus spirit packing!What, you've never heard of "Krampus"!? Edited December 8, 2015 by Otokichi Christmas in Portland is also a Wesen thing...
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