Tonight on ABC: "It's Your 50th Anniversary, Charlie Brown!"

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via ABC Press Release: “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown” – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the beloved PEANUTS animated tale, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Kristen Bell will host a special holiday retrospective, “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown.” The anniversary special will celebrate 50 years of the iconic classic that has brought joy and a television watching tradition at the holidays for generations of fans.

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Kristen Chenoweth and Kristen Bell
 

The unforgettable night will feature spectacular live performances, from the memorable music of Vince Guaraldi, to Kristen Chenoweth singing “Happiness” from the “Peanuts” Broadway hit, and a performance from Matthew Morrison of an original song, “Just Like Me.” Other amazing musical guests set to perform classic songs are Sarah McLachlan, Boyz II Men, Pentatonix, David Benoit and The All-American Boys Chorus. This December marks the 50th anniversary of the Emmy-winning special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” (8:00-9:00 p.m. eastern standard time)

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Following the 50th Anniversary Special, ABC will air “A Charlie Brown Christmas”...

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” – Celebrate the joy of the holidays with the classic animated Christmas-themed PEANUTS special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” created by the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. In the digitally re-mastered 1965 special, Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees everywhere during the Christmas season. Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant and Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, Charlie Brown needs Linus’ help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is. (9:00-10:00 p.m.  eastern standard time)


Good Grief - this is Special!!! I hope you all enjoy an evening of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang as they Celebrate 50 Years of this well loved animation!!!

Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally, and all of the Peanuts Gang - hold a special place in my heart - and I know many of you feel the same!!!

 

 

See the Special Monday, November 30, 2015 :

 

“It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown”

ABC - 8pm/7c.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”

ABC - 9pm/8c.