Want to Watch the Charlie Brown Holiday Specials? It Will Cost You.

As a seasoned movie buff with memories of eagerly awaiting the annual broadcast of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” since I was a kid myself, it breaks my heart to see how the beloved Peanuts specials have been relegated behind a paywall. While I understand the necessity of adapting to the times and the streaming wars, it’s disheartening to think that these timeless classics are now hidden from those who may not be keeping up with every move in the streaming world.

For many years, turning on cable television during the holidays to watch a “Peanuts” special was as predictable as Lucy taking the football away from Charlie Brown. Nowadays, you’ll need an app and a subscription to a streaming service for that. It’s been several years since the rights to show the beloved “Peanuts” specials were bought by Apple, which means these shows produced by Mendelson/Melendez Productions and owned by Peanuts Worldwide are now hidden behind a paywall, making it difficult for those not closely following the streaming industry to locate them.

Great news: Our TV specialist is here! Let’s clarify the details so you know exactly when, where, and how you can tune in to watch your favorite Peanuts show.

Which Peanuts specials are streaming?

Indeed, there’s quite a collection on Apple TV+. The Peanuts Classics offer 29 episodes, ranging from 1966 to 2011. Among them are titles like “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, “You’re in Love, Charlie Brown”, and “Snoopy’s Reunion”. Additionally, there are holiday specials such as “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”, and “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. Apple TV+ has also been producing its own Peanuts series, such as “The Snoopy Show”.

Where are these specials streaming? Especially Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Charlie Brown Christmas!

All of the Peanuts holiday specials are now available exclusively on Apple TV+. Previously, these classic shows would air on ABC, but since 2018, Apple has obtained exclusive rights to them. So, if you’re a fan of Peanuts, you’ll need to subscribe to Apple TV+ to catch the specials.

How much will that cost me?

As a movie enthusiast, I must admit that Apple TV+’s subscription fee is quite reasonable compared to other streaming platforms that have set their prices at $20 per month. At just $9.99 monthly without any ads, it’s a deal that’s hard to resist. To top it off, Tim Cook shows his holiday spirit by making some Peanuts specials available for free to all viewers at specific times throughout the year.

Wait, I can watch for free?

Absolutely, but with some conditions. Apple TV+ occasionally provides weekends during which you can watch these specials for free without being a subscriber. All you require is the Apple TV app, and you’ll find them ready to stream, helping you preserve your holiday traditions. Specifically, on December 14-15, you’ll be able to enjoy the classic holiday special “A Charlie Brown Christmas” free of charge.

Is there anywhere else I can watch them?

Are you fond of traditional formats like CDs or DVDs? If having these items readily accessible and not subject to the caprices of major streaming platforms matters a lot to you, then the beloved Peanuts holiday specials can be easily found on DVD for your collection.

2024-11-27 20:53