For many families, watching the Peanuts special that corresponds with the holiday that is being celebrated is an annual tradition that brings all ages together. Along with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is an annual tradition that is beloved by many.
For many years, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was broadcast on CBS annually (most years) starting in 1973. In the 1990s, the program aired on Nickelodeon and The Disney Channel. 2001 saw the Thanksgiving Peanuts special move to ABC. It remained here for nearly two decades before moving to Apple TV+ in 2020.
For those with Apple TV+, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and the other Peanuts specials can be seen at any time they choose. For those who aren’t subscribers, Apple TV+ offers a three-day window when this program can be watched. This year, the window is as follows:
- November 23, 2024 and Sunday, November 24, 2024
Here is how to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Apple TV+:
- Download the Apple TV app from the App Store/wherever you watch movies online or visit tv.apple.com
- Search for A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
- Click “Play”
The Peanuts first debuted in 1950 on October 2nd. This comic strip would be beloved by fans around the world as they followed the life and trials of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of their friends in 2,600 newspapers in 75 countries. It made the move to the television screen in 1965’s A Charlie Brown Christmas on CBS. The following year It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown debuted on the network. Since then, Charlie Brown specials have become a favorite part of holiday traditions for millions. Since then, the Peanuts have also been seen on the big screen, in theme parks, merchandise, and so much more!
What do you think of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving? Will you be watching it this Thanksgiving season? What is your favorite Peanuts special? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
