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Charles M. Schulz wrote and drew the Peanuts comic strip for almost 50 years. His work introduced the world to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and their cast of memorable characters. However, Schulz’s greatest contribution may be the 1965 Christmas special A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Schulz personally wrote the animated debut of the Peanuts gang. It was his demand that the special didn’t shy away from the religious aspect of Christmas or from acknowledging the commercialization of the holiday, which often overshadows the true meaning of the season. It was also Schulz’s idea for Charlie Brown to find a Christmas tree that symbolized the eternal underdog of his own character.
Although there were fears that A Charlie Brown Christmas would be a failure, it was a massive hit with critics and audiences, paving the way for it to become an annual holiday tradition on television. Fans have enjoyed sharing it with their family and children for 57 years. For the second year in a row, A Charlie Brown Christmas will only be available on a streaming platform. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to watch it for free.
Where is A Charlie Brown Christmas streaming?
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If you want to see Charlie and the gang celebrate Christmas, exchange gifts, and jam to that signature Vince Guaraldi score, head to Apple TV+ to begin streaming. Apple joined the streaming wars in November 2020 with the launch of Apple TV+. While the service was largely unheralded at first — a repository for generally overlooked original content — Apple TV+ has used an aggressive promotional model to grow membership to 25 million people (with 50 million people on temporary promotional access).
The streaming service has also made waves with Oscar-winning originals like CODA, as well as prestige programming like the Will Smith drama Emancipation and the comedy/drama series Ted Lasso, which took home seven Primetime Emmy awards out of its whopping 20 nominations in 2021. Other popular shows on the platform include the Emmy-winning The Morning Show, as well as Defending Jacob, Bad Sisters, Mythic Quest, and one of its current hits, Severance.
When does A Charlie Brown Christmas stream for subscribers?
A Charlie Brown Christmas is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
Stream A Charlie Brown Christmas on Apple TV+
How much does it cost?
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For just $7 a month, you can access Apple TV+, making it one of the more affordable streaming services available.