One sure way to tell that Christmas is upon us is that the networks start airing holiday specials like A Charlie Brown Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. As kids, we always looked forward to the Christmas specials. They were sort of an appetizer to the coming holiday. And doesn't it seem like everyone has seen A Charlie Brown Christmas at one time or another.
Don't believe me? Ask your friends. It may be their favorite holiday special, but I'll bet they've seen it.
I remember seeing A Charlie Brown Christmas when it premiered in 1965 and the next day in school, it was THE topic of discussion. [Now you have to remember that I was in first grade at the time.] Seems everyone saw it and everyone loved it. Surprisingly though, it almost didn't get made! "Television executives hated it from the start... It was criticized as being too religious...for featuring contemporary jazz... for not having a laugh track..." and for even using the voices of real children instead of actors. Despite all of these concerns, A Charlie Brown Christmas was an instant hit.
You can read more interesting facts about A Charlie Brown Christmas by clicking HERE. Then I'd love to hear which special is your favorite.
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