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Itโs almost the weekend before Thanksgiving, and for some of us, that means the final days of denial before weโre forced to confront the financial, social, and emotional stresses of the holiday season. (Anyone else staring down a calendar chock-full of travel days, shopping outings and obligatory family gatherings?)
โItโs the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brownโ wonโt air on network TV this year; Hereโs where to watch it ๐
In recent years, Charlie Brown and the peanut gallery have slowly been exiting their broadcast TV time slot characteristic of the holiday season. This year, the change seems to be official.
Quite frankly, โPeanutsโ character Franklin had a major cultural impact
If there were ever a list of fictional beach meetings that made significant cultural impacts, then this would likely be on it. On July 31, 1968 in the famous โPeanutsโ comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz, Charlie Brown and Franklin met on a beach.
โPeanutsโ TV specials will no longer broadcast on air. Hereโs where you can watch them.
After 54 years on the air, the beloved โPeanutsโ specials we grew to adore will not air on TV this year, CNN reported. Stream "Itโs The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" exclusively on Apple TV+ and get ready for more Peanuts specials this holiday season. https://t.co/rq6TFCLS8L pic.twitter.com/DI14FsjR1l โ Apple TV (@AppleTV) October 19, 2020The company snagged the rights to broadcast in a deal with WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide, and Lee Mendelson Film Production, CNN reported. Families can still watch the โPeanutsโ specials, including the upcoming โItโs a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" for free from Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 โA Charlie Brown Thanksgivingโ from Nov. 25-27, and โA Charlie Brown Christmas Specialโ from Dec 11-13. Apple TV+ is $4.99 a month.