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This half-hour Christmas show is one of the truly lovable animated specials in TV history, a status proved by its annual network telecast since 1965. A Charlie Brown Christmas was the first, and best, of a series of programs based on the Charles M. Schulz cartoon strip "Peanuts." Hapless hero Charlie Brown finds himself depressed at Christmastime, searching for the true meaning of the holiday amidst the glitz and commercialism of the modern age. Appointed director of the school holiday pageant, Charlie Brown ventures out with Linus to buy "a great, big, shiny aluminum Christmas tree." Instead they bring back a miserable tree--a real one. A Charlie Brown Christmas shows off the "Peanuts" gang doing what they do best: Lucy is bossy, Snoopy is crazy, Linus is sweet, and Pig Pen is, well, filthy. Instead of using adult actors trying to sound like kids, the production features real children providing the voices, an endearing effect. The jazz music score, composed by Vince Guaraldi, has become a classic in its own right; like so much about this program, it's an unexpected but perfectly right choice. --Robert Horton
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By S. Lennox
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
I bought this dvd years ago and considered it an absolute essential cartoon to own. However since then the boxed set Peanuts 1960s Collection was released which not only contains the Christmas special but also 5 other Peanuts cartoons from the 1960's (including the Great Pumpkin episode, another classic), and being only a few bucks more than this it is a far better deal. The boxed set doesn't have the other Christmas cartoon on this dvd, the 90's-era "It's Christmastime Again" (which was ok) but in all honesty it's not really missed. I still think this is an excellent dvd to own, but if you want a little more bang for your buck go for the boxed set and you'll really have a good Charlie Brown collection.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mike Hurley
Format:VHS Tape
This was my first exposure to Charlie Brown outside the comic strip. I was no older than C.B. himself at the time, I've grown older Charlie Brown is still a kid and he's still searching for the meaning of Christmas. And with a little help from his friend Linus Van Pelt and a lot of help from St.Luke he succeeds. I won this in a holiday contest but if I had the money, I'd gladly go out & buy it, this is one of those videos that's too good to just rent, you gotta have it to keep. The label says it all "a Peanuts© classic" and it is.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD contains two Charlie Brown television specials, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" - which is wonderful, and "It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown" - which is not. The DVD contains no other bonuses. But then again, it's inexpensive, and you get to own the hands-down best Christmas special ever.
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Great family movie
New item purchased for a Christmas Present for a little girl and she loves it. Was new in the package and came on time as advertised.
Published 3 months ago by Tim Bailey
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic
I grew up with "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Every Christmas they would show this special on TV.
I love it!!!! Every one must watch it at least once!!!! Read more
I love it!!!! Every one must watch it at least once!!!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tania Joanis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charlie Brown Favorite
Arrived on time.It is a classic and now a part of our Christmas collection. The quality was so much better than expected.
Published 4 months ago by AMAZONFAN72
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charlie Brown Christmas
My granddaughters (2 and 4) loved this video. I keep a supply on hand as entertainment when they visit with us.
Published 4 months ago by Lucy Hurlen
3.0 out of 5 stars
The magic never dies... but something's missing. Francophones beware!
The only complaint I have concerns the audio options. My daughter only understands French, and when I ordered this, wanting her to discover this unforgettable Christmas classic, I... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nathalie Turenne
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE DEFINITIVE TELEVISION CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
A Charlie Brown Christmas has transcended mere television to become a cultural icon. But like most Christmas television specials, much of its content is edited out when broadcast. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Arbeitsmann
2.0 out of 5 stars
An old dvd wrapped in blu.
My review is not about the movie. I love it and always will.
The blu-ray seems to be an old dvd re-compressed to fit blu-ray specs. Read more
The blu-ray seems to be an old dvd re-compressed to fit blu-ray specs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jean-Philippe Granger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kids requested it every night
There are few shows I can stand to see over and over, but this one made the Christmas holidays a fun time for all. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ,Leslee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
This remastered edition of A Charlie Brown Christmas is wonderful! This story stands the test of time with it's subtle charm and thoroughly likeable characters. Read more
Published 4 months ago by dpg
4.0 out of 5 stars
it's a classic !
Nice DVD box set, the box cover is nice with sparkling snow, the video quality is good but i couldn't fine the "delux" about it !? it's just containing the video... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stéphane
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