Classic "Peanuts" specials no longer on OTA TV

[Brad Olson]

...and frankly, I'm a bit steamed:

After 54 years on broadcast TV, 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' moves to Apple TV+

"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" first aired on CBS in 1966 and eventually moved to ABC. But this year it will air on Apple TV+.

www.cnn.com

Not everyone has a decent internet connection, especially in some rural parts of the US. And not everyone can afford one even when it's available. Thanks for depriving kids that're in those situations through no fault of their own, Apple.

 

[Jeff MA]

We, as a Family watched it every year with my 3 children as well as growing up with my 2 Brothers.
I agree Brad...Not happy as well.

Jeff

 

[JimK]

"it will be streamed on the platform for free for both subscribers and non-subscribers on October 30th, October 31st and November 1st."

Granted, you need to have a decent internet connection, but yes, it should be available to the masses.

 

[Dustin Dorsey]

I've got them all on blu-ray but it's not the same as seeing them on live tv.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

It’s a lousy deal! Should just be OTA available deal, Disney and Apple are screwing up my slack time!

 

[Erik Tracy]

I read that you have to download the Apple TV app first before you can stream these "free"...for this year.

I say BOO!

 

[JKalchik]

To pick a nit....... when these are broadcast OTA, we're the product. Ads get sold on how many people view the show. Yeah, by now, the production is long paid off, but there are still residuals/royalties getting paid out.

Streaming.... that's a whole new ball game that the entertainment industry is still wrapping it's brain around.

 

[M Craw]

Simply put: It's BS.

That being said, I can't wait to bust this out after Thanksgiving!

 

[Brad Olson]

One of the best Christmas albums, and on vinyl no less! Original or reissue?

 

[M Craw]

Reissue, but it sure sounds good, and it's clean!

 

[Jeff MA]

Thank You PBS.

Charlie Brown specials to air on TV, after all, in PBS deal

Last month, Apple TV+ became the new home to the beloved Peanuts holiday specials. That sparked an outcry from viewers who were accustomed to annually tuning in on network TV.

www.pbs.org

Jeff

 

[BFletcher]

If memory serves, I would scream at siblings and parents if they so much as whispered a word during an episode.

(when I was a child, of course, though they still bring joy to my heart, lol)

 

[Rusty James]

Simply put: It's BS.

That being said, I can't wait to bust this out after Thanksgiving!

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I have the CD version.

 

[Rusty James]

Will ABC not carry these shows anymore?

 

[Chris in Louisiana]

Per news reports: Apple bowed to the backlash, announcing 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).

Enjoy for free. No internet required.

 

[Brian_D]

I don't know if it has to do with all the backlash but, "Frosty the snowman" , "How the Grinch stole Christmas" (original) & "Santa Claus is coming to town", were all on TV last night. All at the same time, on 3 different stations.

 

[Brad Olson]

And I think that was pretty lousy scheduling by ABC, CBS and NBC!

 

[Larry D.]

Well, if it will brighten your day, here is a Charlie Brown Christmas tree.