CBS executives were dubious. But the sincerity of Snoopy and the ‘Peanuts’ gang has resonated with audiences for nearly 60 ...

and the rest of the gang this weekend for a showing of the 1965 classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The movie is free to watch, but there's a catch. The beloved Peanuts special will be on your ...

CBS executives thought the 25-minute program was too slow, too serious and too different from the upbeat spectacles they imagined audiences wanted.

On Dec. 9, 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated TV special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, premiered on CBS. Per historical ...

A Charlie Brown Christmas follows the titular Charlie Brown as he confesses to his friend Linus that he’s still depressed despite the oncoming holiday. Lucy suggests he lead the neighborhood ...

It's Christmastime, Charlie Brown! "A Charlie Brown Christmas" aired for the first time on Dec. 9, 1965 and just celebrated its 59th anniversary of bringing Christmas cheer to audiences.

It's hard to imagine a holiday season without A Charlie Brown Christmas. The 1965 broadcast has become a staple -- etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or sipping hot ...

It’s hard to imagine the holidays without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple of the season for many generations. But this beloved TV special almost didn’t ...

and the rest of the gang in the 1965 classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The movie is free to watch, but there's a catch—it's only streaming at no cost today and tomorrow. The beloved Peanuts ...

It’s hard to imagine a holiday season without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple – etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or ...

In 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” first aired on national television and instantly became a classic. Since then, watching the animated feature has become an annual tradition for many ...

It’s hard to imagine a holiday season without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple – etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or ...