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1965
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In 1965, a groundbreaking television series debuted on FOX, captivating audiences of all ages with its heartwarming stories, endearing characters, and timeless charm. This series, known as "The Peanuts Classics," brought the beloved comic strip characters of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang to life in a series of animated specials that have become cherished holiday traditions.

Created by the visionary Charles M. Schulz, the Peanuts comic strip had already captured the hearts of millions with its relatable characters and witty humor. The animated specials took these characters to new heights, bringing their world to life with vibrant animation and memorable music scores.

One of the most iconic Peanuts specials, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," premiered in 1965 and quickly became a beloved holiday classic. This heartwarming tale follows Charlie Brown as he struggles to find the true meaning of Christmas amidst the commercialism and cynicism of the season. With its simple yet profound message and Vince Guaraldi's unforgettable jazz score, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has become a timeless reminder of the spirit of the holiday season.

The success of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" paved the way for a series of other Peanuts specials that explored various themes and holidays. "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" delves into the world of Halloween, with Charlie Brown eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Great Pumpkin while Linus clings to his belief in the mythical figure. "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" takes a musical approach, adapting the stage play into a heartwarming and humorous celebration of friendship and self-worth.

These specials, and many others in the Peanuts Classics series, have resonated with audiences for decades due to their universal themes and relatable characters. The Peanuts gang, with their endearing quirks and vulnerabilities, has become a part of popular culture, inspiring generations of viewers.

The animation style of the Peanuts specials is distinctive, featuring simple line drawings and expressive characters. This minimalist approach allows the focus to be on the storytelling and the emotional depth of the characters. The voice acting is also noteworthy, with child actors bringing authenticity and charm to their roles.

The music, composed by Vince Guaraldi, is an integral part of the Peanuts specials. His jazz-infused scores perfectly capture the mood and atmosphere of each story, adding a layer of sophistication and emotion. Guaraldi's music has become synonymous with the Peanuts, and his compositions continue to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.

The Peanuts Classics from FOX have left an enduring legacy on popular culture. These specials have been praised for their positive messages, their ability to evoke nostalgia, and their timeless appeal. They continue to be watched and enjoyed by new generations, proving that the magic of Charlie Brown and his friends knows no bounds.

In addition to their cultural impact, the Peanuts Classics have also been recognized for their artistic merit. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has been honored with numerous awards, including a Peabody Award and an Emmy Award. The series as a whole has been praised for its innovative storytelling, its groundbreaking animation techniques, and its enduring popularity.

The Peanuts Classics from FOX stand as a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of childhood innocence. These specials have captured the hearts of viewers around the world, reminding us of the importance of friendship, empathy, and the true meaning of the holidays. As long as there are children who believe in the magic of Christmas, the Great Pumpkin, and the power of friendship, the Peanuts Classics will continue to be cherished and celebrated.

The Peanuts Classics is a series that ran for 1 seasons (45 episodes) between December 9, 1965 and on FOX

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45. Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown

March 29, 2011

Linus is pushed to his limits when he learns his Grandma is coming to visit and plans on ridding him of his childish security blanket. As Grandma's arrival looms closer the Peanuts gang tries to help Linus cope without his fuzzy crutch. Lucy is particular eager to help cure Linus' dependency using her own psychiatric techniques, and while Charlie Brown tries to help he doesn't have the heart to see Linus suffer. All the while Snoopy is constantly agitating the matter because he wants the blanket for himself.

44. He's a Bully, Charlie Brown

November 20, 2006

The Peanuts gang is at summer camp, and Rerun has brought his marbles. Unfortunately, a talented bully takes advantage of Rerun and "teaches" him to play marbles, and takes all of them, including his grandfather's shooter, because he "won" them. Now it's up to Charlie Brown to win back Rerun's marbles.

43. I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

December 9, 2003

An hour-long special. It centers on ReRun, Linus and Lucy's younger brother. It's Christmas vacation and, as usual, ReRun's big sister is stressing him out, so he decides to turn to his best friend, Snoopy, for amusement and holiday cheer. However, Snoopy has plans of his own, giving ReRun reason to ask Snoopy to invite his brother Spike for a visit. When Spike shows up, it looks like ReRun will have a dog for Christmas after all... but then the real trouble begins.

42. Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown

August 29, 2003

Charlie Brown trades Lucy to Peppermint Patty's baseball team in hopes of getting a better player and winning a few baseball games.

41. Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales

December 8, 2002

A collection of five Christmas-themed animated shorts based directly on stories from the Peanuts comic strips, each focusing on a specific Peanuts character - Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and Sally.

40. A Charlie Brown Valentine

February 14, 2002

A special based on Valentine's Day and love themes material from the comic strip. Charlie Brown is jealous of Snoopy's many valentines cards; Charlie Brown tries to impress the little red-haired girl with a sharp pencil and gets caught in the pencil sharpener; and more.

39. It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

September 12, 2000

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown is a retelling of the story how the Pied Piper of Hamelin (portrayed by Snoopy) chased away all the mice from the town of Hamlet. The Peanuts kids substitute some characters, Snoopy being the Pied Piper. Snoopy plays concertina (squeezebox), with presumably David Benoit doing the honors. (Snoopy played accordion too a few times in the comic back in the early comics.)

38. It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown

August 5, 1997

Linus meets a singer and gardener named Mimi, and invites her to his birthday party. However, there is some speculation about if she'll actually show up.

37. It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown

January 9, 1996

The special follows the spring training of Charlie Brown's baseball team, which is having problems. A child named Leland joins the team. Lucy points out that they are the only team without uniforms, so Charlie Brown and his team train hard for the first game of the season. Thanks to Leland, Charlie Brown's team wins, 27 to 26, therefore getting their uniforms (A recycled plotline is that Leland is so short the other team's pitcher either constantly walks him or beans him in his batting helmet). However, the team loses their next game because Leland has to quit because their new uniforms are too big for him, with Charlie Brown saying at the end, "It's not how you look, it's how you play the game."

36. You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!

January 18, 1994

The Peanuts Gang competes in a punt, pass and kick contest. The winner gets a new bicycle and a trip to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Snoopy coaches a football team of birds to the championships.

35. It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

November 27, 1992

A collection of stories related to Christmas, where we can see Charlie Brown trying to raise money for his girlfriend or Sally and Peppermint Patty worried about their lines on the Christmas play, among other stories.

34. Snoopy's Reunion

May 1, 1991

Charlie Brown notices that Snoopy is depressed. He then decides to cheer up Snoopy by hosting a reunion party with his brothers and sisters. The whole gang enthusiastically responds. We learn about their early days at the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm and also of what happened to it.

33. Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

March 16, 1990

Linus is smitten by a new girl who comes to the neighbourhood school. But she develops the symptoms of leukemia and must go to the hospital for cancer treatment. Linus and Charlie Brown help her through the traumas of chemotherapy as best as they can while Snoopy plays at being the world's greatest doctor.

32. It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown

September 27, 1988

A one-hour special which combines live-action with animation. Snoopy's cousin Spike falls for Jenny, a pretty blonde girl in an old red truck. They visit Los Angeles and have lots of fun, but Jenny's boyfriend and Spike being mistaken with a coyote may put their relationship in jeopardy.

31. Snoopy: The Musical

January 29, 1988

The 50 minute special adaptation of the second musical (this one from the 70's) based on the Peanuts gang, this time centered on Snoopy.

30. Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

January 1, 1986

Charlie Brown has to read "War and Peace" over Christmas break, but is obliged to attend Peppermint Patty's New Year's Eve party.

29. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

November 6, 1985

A 50 minute special animated version of the classic off-Broadway musical from the 60's. The Peanuts gang perform the various comedy sketches of the play.

28. Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown

March 20, 1985

Snoopy runs into a female poodle while guarding Peppermint Patty's house and decides to marry her. The Peanuts gang gets into preparing their wedding with the usual complications and the extra help of Snoopy's cousin, Spike.

27. It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

April 16, 1984

Snoopy becomes Flashbeagle, loving to dance the night away.

26. What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?

May 30, 1983

As they begin their journey home from their student exchange term in France, the Peanuts gang find themselves sidetracked and with car problems. They then pass by the memorials of some battlesites in both World Wars. Linus talks about their importance and the sacrifices required of the troops who fought them.

25. It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown

May 16, 1983

The second one-hour special, with stories adapted directly from newspaper comic strips. We can see Charlie Brown having strange visions, running from the EPA and being elected president of summer camp, Peppermint Patty and Marcie becoming golf caddies, Lucy determined to get rid from Linus' blanket and more.

24. Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?

February 21, 1983

Linus and Lucy's dad has a new job, which involves relocating their family far from the rest of the gang. Everyone says goodbye and tries to cope with their friends' departure.

23. A Charlie Brown Celebration

May 24, 1982

An one-hour special where Charles Schulz introduces the Peanuts Gang involved in a variety of activities, including dog-training classes, a baseball game, a field trip and more.

22. Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown

October 30, 1981

After Charlie Brown falls in love with a girl briefly shown in a broadcasted football game, he and Linus go across town door-to-door, searching for her.

21. It's Magic, Charlie Brown

April 28, 1981

Snoopy puts on a magic act. His tricks are failures, except for one--turning Charlie Brown invisible.

20. Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown

October 24, 1980

The circus comes to town and Snoopy falls for one of the poodles in an acrobatic act. He soon runs away to join it. Snoopy becomes "Hugo the Great" and while Charlie Brown worries about him, Snoopy has to face some realities of the show business himself.

19. She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown

February 25, 1980

Peppermint Patty prepares for a skating competition with Snoopy as her coach.

18. You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

March 19, 1979

Charlie Brown participates in the Junior Olympics Decathlon, competing against several other contestants, including the Masked Marvel.

17. What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown

February 23, 1978

Having eaten too much, Snoopy dreams he's an Alaskan sled dog.

16. It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown

October 24, 1977

Charlie Brown must escort the Little Red-Haired Girl to the homecoming dance, even though he has trouble kicking the ball during the homecoming football game.

15. It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

March 16, 1976

While researching a report on Arbor Day, Sally enlists the gang to turn Charlie Brown's ball field into a garden and orchard, complete with a tree on the pitcher's mound and scarecrow in the outfield. During the first game of the season against Peppermint Patty's team, the plants turn out to be an unexpected advantage.

14. You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown

October 28, 1975

Peppermint Patty gets "Chuck" to participate in a motocross race which has many challenges, including a mysterious Masked Marvel.

13. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

January 28, 1975

With Valentine's Day approaching, the gang prepares in various ways. Charlie Brown waits at the mailbox, Linus buys a box of candy for his teacher (while Sally thinks it's for herself), Snoopy puts on a dramatic "Pawpet" show, and the school has a Valentine's Day party.

12. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

April 9, 1974

Easter is approaching, and the gang is getting ready. Sally wants new shoes, Peppermint Patty attempts to show Marcie how to color eggs, and Snoopy helps Woodstock with a new house. Linus, however, claims that all the work is unnecessary because the Easter Beagle will come.

11. It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown

February 1, 1974

While Sally worries about a science project, Snoopy investigates the disappearance of Woodstock's nest.

10. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

November 20, 1973

The "Peanuts" gather around Charlie's ping-pong table for an unusual feast, even though he's going over to his grandmother's for dinner. But with Snoopy and Linus's help, he decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal!

9. There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown

March 11, 1973

The gang's school plans a field trip to an art museum, and Charlie Brown must get an "A" on his field trip report to pass his class. Unfortunately, he, Peppermint Patty and Marcie mistake a supermarket for the art museum!

8. You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

October 29, 1972

Linus runs for election as school body president, and is on his way to victory until he makes a speech about the Great Pumpkin.

7. Play It Again, Charlie Brown

March 28, 1971

Lucy tries to get Schroeder's attention while he plays the piano. She arranges for him to play at the PTA program--but they don't want Beethoven.

6. It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

September 27, 1969

The gang recalls their summer vacation when, after some failings when competing with the girls, the boys bring out the "Masked Marvel."

5. He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown

February 14, 1968

When Charlie Brown wants to send Snoopy back to the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm for being disobedient, his dog hides at Peppermint Patty's house, which is fine for him--until she starts making him do chores.

4. You're in Love, Charlie Brown

June 12, 1967

With the school year coming to an end, Charlie Brown tries to meet his dream girl, whom he only knows as "The Little Red Haired Girl". But his nervousness prevents him to go meet her upfront and all his attempts to impress her fail. His friends try to give him a helping hand, but things only get worse...

3. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

October 27, 1966

Join the Peanuts gang as they celebrate Halloween. Linus patiently waits in the pumpkin patch for the arrival of the Great Pumpkin, while Charlie is invited to a Halloween party and gets rocks in his trick-or-treat bag.

2. Charlie Brown's All-Stars!

June 8, 1966

After losing 999 games in a row, Charlie Brown's baseball team threatens to quit and spend the summer like normal kids (swimming, skateboarding, and jumping rope) until he announces that Hennessey's Hardware store will sponsor them, meaning they can get uniforms and play in a real league - but only if he'll take the girls and Snoopy off the team.

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 9, 1965

Good Grief! In the first Peanuts special, the gang celebrates Christmas. Charlie Brown, thinking Christmas is too commercialized, directs the school Christmas play. He learns it from Linus, who tells us all the true meaning of Christmas!

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Where to Watch The Peanuts Classics

The Peanuts Classics is available for streaming on the FOX website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Peanuts Classics on demand at Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime.