Removing most of the Gospel reading leaves only vague warmth, not the defining message Charles Schulz believed the story was written to share, John Greil writes.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — When A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired in 1965, it quickly became a holiday staple for families ...

A Charlie Brown Christmas” debuted on national television on Dec. 8, 1965, with nearly half of all available American ...

This might all sound a bit sentimental, but I’d wager I’m not the only person whose experience of the holidays was profoundly shaped by the 1965 Christmas album (and the special, of course). I grew up ...

It’s hard to imagine a holiday season without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple – etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or sipping hot ...

One of the most beloved animated holiday TV specials, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” made its debut on CBS-TV on Dec. 9, 1965 — 60 years ago today. But as much as we love the special, it almost didn’t ...

Jason Mendelson tells PEOPLE why his father, 'Peanuts' producer Lee Mendelson, wasn't sure it would be a success at all ...

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted in 1965 and is the first TV special based on the "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.

‘You need involvement,’ Lucy Van Pelt advises Charlie Brown when he consults her about his holiday depression. ‘We need a director’ for the Christmas pageant. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Photo Carson ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marc Berman is a New York-based reporter who covers media. Sixty years ago, A Charlie Brown Christmas wasn’t expected to become a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some families are Home Alone people. Some are Elf people. And then there are the folks who don't feel ...