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Classic Christmas TV Shows — Which One is Your Favorite? [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:02:55 +0000

Last night while my wife was creating a new wreath to hang above the fireplace, my daughter and I watched "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on ABC. I love these classic Christmas shows and look forward to seeing them every year. In addition to these classics, I am a fan of the new ones as well, like Prep and Landing.

New Kimmel Holiday Special: 'It's Black Friday, Charlie Brown'

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:20:52 +0000

Leave it to Jimmy Kimmel and his crew to make America’s favorite comic strip charactersÂ into greedy, dirty-mouthed misanthropes, just like the rest of us Black Friday shoppers!The Late Night talk show host’s hilarious Charlie Brown remix mocked the Black Friday shoppers of the past: the tramplers, the crazies, and the “I’ll-do-anything-to-get-what-I-want” shoppers.Â And as outlandish as [...]

'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' — Is It a Tradition in Your Family? [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:02:04 +0000

Watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a family tradition in many homes across East Texas this time of year. Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang made their Thanksgiving TV special debut in 1973 and its been shown each year since.Since moving to ABC, the network has aired this classic special two times every year, the [...]

Charlie Brown Hitting the Big Screen For a 'Peanuts' Movie

Nick Romano — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:30:32 +0000

Though Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang are turning 62 this November 25, it’s 2015′s celebration that ‘Peanuts’ fans should anticipate. Peanuts Worldwide, the joint venture of Charles M. Schultz Creative Associates andÂ Iconix Brand Group, Inc., is planning to bringÂ these beloved characters to the big screen in a feature film event a couple years from [...]

Why 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Almost Never Aired

Michael Storm — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:20:32 +0000

For many, it’s just not Christmas until you watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’, but did you know it almost never aired? Can you imagine no Snoopy! And you won’t believe who helped saved it. Back in 1963 a TV producer had the idea to do a documentary on Charles Schultz and his Peanuts comic strip. [...]

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:00:02 +0000

Charles Schulz's 'Peanuts' characters have become timeless classics, thanks to their long-lasting presence in newspapers and their many animated TV specials. (“It's Arbor Day Again, Charlie Brown!”) A big part of the characters' success is thanks to the classic 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' TV special.

Since it first aired in 1965, the beloved special has practically become required viewing for families celebrating the holiday season. It’s message of anti-commercialism and good will towards man mixed with Schulz’s trademark humor of caustic kids in a cynical world is a perfect remedy for the holidays that can get sappier than your aunt’s homemade egg nog.

Jimmy Kimmel Mashes-Up 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' With GOP Debate [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:01:32 +0000

What could make the classic holiday special ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ even better? Take out the audio and replace it with audio from a recent GOP debate! That’s what Jimmy Kimmel did last night in the latest ‘Kimmel Kartoon.’ The highlight is the argument between Mitt Romney and Governor Rick Perry. Romney is voiced by [...]

Jimmy Kimmel Introduces New Holiday Classic, 'It's National Unfriend Day, Charlie Brown' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:00:35 +0000

The second annual ‘National Unfriend Day,’ the annual holiday started by Jimmy Kimmel, is tomorrow. It’s the day when you have to go on Facebook and unfriend people who really aren’t your friends.

Everyone is going to participate, even the Peanuts gang, as we saw in this funny animated short from last night’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’

Charlie Brown's Valentine [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:00:02 +0000

No holiday is complete without watch a seasonal Charlie Brown — more after the jump. We’ve all been Charlie Brown wanting that “nice little girl with red hair” to notice us. Well, I guess I should clarify if it’s a lady it would be that “nice little boy with read hair.” What is your best [...]