This year many folks have celebrated and will celebrate popular holidays much differently than in previous years. 2020 has brought about a deadly worldwide pandemic that’s forced everyone to change certain habits and start new ones. However, it’s also been a year of some pretty terrible news with everything from “murder hornets” to “firenados” rampaging through California. We’ve seen all kinds of terrible things happening globally, such as the deaths of beloved figures such as NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek, The original 007 Sean Connery, Black Panther’s Chad Boseman, and many more. And not long ago, Charlie Brown fans received a body blow that was just a bridge too far.
It was announced that all Charlie Brown specials will cease airing on free TV starting this year and will now show exclusively on Apple’s streaming service “Apple TV+.” However, after listening to the outraged protests and heartfelt pleas on social media, Apple has decided at least for one more year to allow two Charlie Brown specials to air on the Public Broad Casting Channel (PBS), which will make them available to everyone free of cost. Now, Apple had already decided to allow folks to stream the specials for free this year; however, many folks complained that they did not have fancy TV sets and devices with streaming services.
Apple reaches deal to air "Charlie Brown" special on PBS https://t.co/aVsYoRvtyU pic.twitter.com/MbtzKhFMQI
— The Hill (@thehill) November 19, 2020
So, this year you will be able to watch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on your local PBS station.
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They will air “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” on November 22 at 7:30 p.m. EST.
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Then you can watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on December 13 at 7:30 p.m. EST.
You’re on PBS, Charlie Brown: Apple Will Share ‘Peanuts’ Holiday Specials With Public TV https://t.co/hq5aVntkVe
— Variety (@Variety) November 18, 2020
However, outside of those broadcasts, you would have to catch the specials on Apple TV+, which will allow folks to watch them for free.
Apple announced Wednesday it had teamed up with @PBS for ad-free broadcasts of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (on Nov. 22) and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (on Dec. 13). (via @NewsHourArts) https://t.co/fkgmv7ByXf
— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) November 18, 2020
You’ll be able to watch the Thanksgiving special starting November 25 – 27, and you can catch the Christmas special on Apple TV+ from December 11 -13.
— Telytubisavalas (@Telytubisavalas) November 18, 2020
You can also watch a video below celebrating this fantastic news.
