With poignant wisdom and gentle wit, Charles M. Schulz reinvented the form and introduced the nation to Charlie Brown, Snoopy ...

Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ almost ... Most alarming to the executives was Schulz’s insistence on including the heart of the Nativity story in arguably the special’s most pivotal scene.

The passage is meant to emphasize the true meaning of Christmas, captured by Linus’ spotlighted monologue of Luke 2:8-14, which highlights the Nativity scene and the birth of Christ.

The True Message of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ the TV Classic That Almost Got Scrapped CBS executives were dubious. But the sincerity of Snoopy and the ‘Peanuts’ gang has resonated with ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s hard to imagine the holidays without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” ... Schulz’s insistence on including the heart of the Nativity story in arguably the special’s most pivotal scene.

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.

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.

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 ...