Friday, December 4, 2009

A Charlie Brown Christmas



It originally aired in 1965 and has been on TV every year since then. I remember watching the first year and have seen it most every year since then. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" was the first animated Christmas special to air on prime time television. This is definitely the most popular Peanuts holiday special.

What is it about this show that makes it so popular? Why do people watch it again and again? What do you like about it? In your post tell us why you like (or don't) like it. What is your favorite scene. My favorite is when all the characters are dancing on stage.


Here is a video that will provide some inspiration! Enjoy! Remember to proofread.
My understanding is that this special airs tomorrow night (Tuesday) on channel 13.

32 comments:

Unknown said...

I will probaly watch it wednesday if I don't forget. I thought when Snoopy was making the animal noises. I Also liked the ending part too.

dontarius said...

I didn't like the video. It was so boring and the music was wack. I almost went to to sleep watching it.

Andrew said...

People watch it because it is a classic. It has been around for many years. I like that it's all about family. My favorite scene is the end scene, where the tree that Charlie Brown bought transformed into something beautiful. Another one of my favorite scenes was the end there they said, " Merry Christmas Charlie Brown."

Unknown said...

People love Charlie Brown because they can relate to him and his stories. My favorite seen is when the kid speaks from the bible. We need more shows like this today.

Unknown said...

I love charlie brown. My favorite scene was the christmas play. I always watch charlie brown christmas with my family.

Unknown said...

The Charlie Brown Christmas movie is a wonderful Christmas movie to watch. I enjoyed today's blog very much. They had good animation in the 1960's. Thank you for a great blog today.

Eric

Unknown said...

A Charlie Brown Christmas is very popular. It has been a classic hit for a long time. The characters and humor in the story make people watch it again and again.

Unknown said...

I think Charlie brown was great. I liked the part when they all started dancing on stage. I also liked the part when they started singing. The videos was interesting.

kendall;>) said...

I like the scene in Charlie Brown Christmas were they are all dancing. I think its cool how everyone was dancing and doing their own thing. I like the background music they play during this movie. I think the music helps set a festive mood.

Unknown said...

I think that people like A Charlie Brown Christmas because it's so simple yet gets the point across. My favorite scene is when Charlie pays to talk to that girl. I also liked Snoopy.

JayGray757 said...

Hello Mr. Downing, I think this was a great video. I like all Charlie Brown cartoons. I think it was an interesting video. It's filled with laughter and excitement.

Unknown said...

I think all the Charlie Brown specials are good. My favorite screen was when Snoopy was decorating his dog house. I also like the ending when they all were singing around the tree.

harley said...

I love Charlie brown. I think it’s sad that he was depressed for Christmas. I never get depressed during Christmas time. I can't wait for it actually.

Unknown said...

I really liked this video it was funny and jolly at the same time. It's one of my favorite cartoons I watch every Christmas. At times it can make me fall asleep though, but I still love this show. It told the real meaning of Christmas.

Unknown said...

I liked the video! Christmas is my favorite time of the year. My favorite part of the video was when they were practicing for the play. And I think it is so popular because, a lot of people love to look at Christmas movies.

Unknown said...

I like the video. My favorite part was when Snoopy was making the animal noises. I might watch it Wednesday, If I don't forget.

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muzykr said...

The Charlie Brown Christmas video is a great Christmas video to watch with he family. I love this show. It's very funny. I like when they are all dancing on stage.

Unknown said...

I thought the video was extremely cute. I've seen it before but it was a while ago. Me and my mom used to watch Charlie Brown and all the episodes.

brooke said...

I thought the video was cute. My favorite part was when Snoppy was making the animal noises. I also liked the part where they were dancing on the stage. Charlie Brown Christams will always be my favorite holiday movie. Thanks for the great blog today.

Unknown said...

I like the part when the girl in the blue says to Charlie Brown, you’re going to let all this beauty go to waste and when Snoopy got on the piano and started dancing. I think I will watch it Tuesday...Charlie Brown series never gets old.

Unknown said...

I like the part when Snoopy grabbed Linus and slung him and Charlie Brown into the snow. I liked watching it today. I've always liked watching the Charlie Browns that come on T.V.

Unknown said...

I think people watch Charlie Brown Christmas over and over again because it’s an classic. I also believe that most adults enjoy watching it because it brings back memories from when they was kids. My favorite scene is when Charlie Brown’s sister gets him to write her Christmas list, that was so cute! The only thing I dislike about watching Charlie Brown is that its so plan, but some people enjoy that though. I might watch it tomorrow, if I don’t have anything else to do??

jzilla said...

My family and I watch Charlie Brown every holiday. I have always enjoyed it. I especially like the part when Schroder is playing piano and Snoopy starts dancing and then crawls away embarressed.

Unknown said...

I love all the Charlie Brown shows. I think that the best on is Charlie Brown Christmas. My favorite part is when Snoopy makes all the sounds of the animals for the play and when Linus said what the true meaning of Christmas was.

Dez said...

My favorite scene from Charlie Brown Christmas is when Linus is chosen to be the Shepherd. I think it is funny when he wraps his head so fast. This is a great Christmas special. I think the creator did a wonderful job. I am glad for this one because without it there would be no other Charlie Browns.

Brandon said...

Yet another timeless classic you have choosen to talk about in your blog. A Charlie Brown Christmas is one of my all time favorites. My favorite scene in the movie is were Linus knocks off the can off the wall. The only part of this movie that I do not like is that Woodstock was not in it.

Link22599 said...

Out of all Christmas specials that are animated, my favorite 3 are place 3: animated Grinch, place 2: Charlie Brown Christmas, place 1: Garfield's Christmas Special by CBS and Jim Davis. You know, the Orange Cat with his own comics.

Keep in mind that when the Peanut's Comics were written, was around time of WWII and Great Depression. This Cartoon is not politically correct though (not that I care), they are pro-Christianity and don't bother talking about Jews and other Religious holidays in December.

Silky said...

I've watched A Charlie Brown Christmas a few times, and it doesn't seem to age. My favorite scene is when Lucy and Schroder discuss the greatness of Beethoven. It may not be the greatest movie ever, but it has moved many people over the years, and has brought families together. I hope it continues to have a cultural impact.

Racquel said...

I really like Charlie Brown. It has a great message and I love all the characters. My favorite scenes are when everyone is dancing on stage and when Lioness tells everyone the true meaning of Christmas. I love this time of year and I think Charlie Brown really gets everyone into the Christmas spirit!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN!!:)

Unknown said...

I liked this video. I had never seen it before now. I thought it was really good and at some parts a little funny. One of my favorite parts was when Lioness put his blanket on his head like a shepherd. But my most favorite part was when Lioness told Charlie Brown and everyone else what the true meaning of Christmas is.

domr said...

I like the specials for Charlie Brown. My favorite is the Great Pumpkin. I never even heard about the Great Pumpkin until after I had seen the Christmas special.