Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree is an iconic pop culture image in the holiday season. The tiny pine tree nailed to small planks of wood, shedding its needles and sadly drooping…But did you know it’s been 50 years since Charlie Brown Christmas initially aired on CBS on December 9th?
It’s hard to believe so much time has past! There wasn’t much expectation by the TV executives for Charles Schultz’s beloved comic strip’s foray into holiday television, but it has become a classic.
Charlie Brown’s travails, Linus’ profound speech, and the humor of the Peanuts gang continue resonate with families everywhere. Here’s a short clip of the show in honor of its 50th anniversary!
Share it if you love the Peanuts’ classic as much as I do!
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