It was wholly atypical from the type of cartoons normally shown to kids at that time. CBS didn’t want to air it because of Linus’s speech.but they had nothing else to fill a half-hour. After it aired,the network got a wave of phone calls praising the show. And a classic was born.
Since most of us still had black and white TVs in 1965, perhaps that first panel should be in black and white! That show always reminds me of going into the deep woods with my father to get a “Charlie Brown tree” every year. I cry every year when I watch it because I miss my father, even after thirty years.
Round screen in 1965? Not that common. My family had a b/w TV in 1965, but my wife’s family already had their first color TV. The fad for aluminum trees might have just run its course, but Charlie Brown’s Christmas came out in 1965, and by 1967 no one was manufacturing aluminum trees anymore. Many feel Charlie Brown killed aluminum trees. A few years back I was a member of a service organization that ran a Christmas Tree lot as a fund raiser. Every year we had a few people come in looking for a “Charlie Brown Tree.”
My favorite TV Christmas show. The only show that I know of telling us the true meaning of Christmas about JESUS coming into the world to die for our sins and to grant us eternal life for all who believe and abide in Him. The greatest Gift ever.
Ahhhhh then comes the holiday season of 2020… when Apple bought the Charlie Brown specials and we didn’t get to see The Great Pumpkin…. but they were nice enough to allow PBS to broadcast A Charlie Brown Christmas…thank goodness for DVDs.
Baarorso over 10 years ago
In the case of Charlie Brown Christmas…some times DON’T NEED to change.;-D
2252895 over 10 years ago
Love the VCR tape deck on the TV. Just like mine from that era. Missing the DVD or Blu-ray under the flat screen. At least that’s where mine is.
Michelle Morris over 10 years ago
It was wholly atypical from the type of cartoons normally shown to kids at that time. CBS didn’t want to air it because of Linus’s speech.but they had nothing else to fill a half-hour. After it aired,the network got a wave of phone calls praising the show. And a classic was born.
Mary Finkelstein Premium Member over 10 years ago
Since most of us still had black and white TVs in 1965, perhaps that first panel should be in black and white! That show always reminds me of going into the deep woods with my father to get a “Charlie Brown tree” every year. I cry every year when I watch it because I miss my father, even after thirty years.
rangerlg over 10 years ago
I feel it would have added to the authenticity if the VCR was flashing 12:00.
jbmlaw01 over 10 years ago
Maridozi is right, and the screen in 1965 should be round.
milquetoast60 over 10 years ago
Charlie Brown Christmas and the Grinch are the top two on my list.
vldazzle over 10 years ago
Cute!
ChessPirate over 10 years ago
Our family really liked “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”.
Bogy Premium Member over 10 years ago
Round screen in 1965? Not that common. My family had a b/w TV in 1965, but my wife’s family already had their first color TV. The fad for aluminum trees might have just run its course, but Charlie Brown’s Christmas came out in 1965, and by 1967 no one was manufacturing aluminum trees anymore. Many feel Charlie Brown killed aluminum trees. A few years back I was a member of a service organization that ran a Christmas Tree lot as a fund raiser. Every year we had a few people come in looking for a “Charlie Brown Tree.”
Tom Falco over 10 years ago
Love it! My favorite Christmas special.
eyebuzz Premium Member over 10 years ago
Nice tribute.
DaBull57 almost 4 years ago
Caretaker24523 over 3 years ago
Ahhhhh then comes the holiday season of 2020… when Apple bought the Charlie Brown specials and we didn’t get to see The Great Pumpkin…. but they were nice enough to allow PBS to broadcast A Charlie Brown Christmas…thank goodness for DVDs.