Product: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Rating: 5.0
"Reliving My Youth!"
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is simply an enchanting tale that was first broadcast on CBS in December, 1965. Since its original network airing this cartoon classic has been televised on American network television every single year, now being broadcast on ABC, for other generations of children to enjoy. The message in this special is clear: Christmas isn't about shopping, price tags, and plain ole commercialism; it's about Jesus' Birthday and loving mankind and is a time to be with friends and family.Upon watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas" the viewer realizes the greatest animated techniques were not used, but I believe this adds to the innocence of the cartoon. Remember this was made in the early sixties when most televised programs were filmed in black and white and advances in film were several years away. Still, this little special featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang has always held a special place in my heart. It is not the Holidays for me without watching Charlie and his cohorts celebrating the Holidays.The print is beautiful and the DVD and Blue Ray comes with a neat featurette on the making of the special. Merry Christmas!