A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas paegent. Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is.

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a 1965 animated television special based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. Produced by Lee Mendelson, the program made its debut on CBS on December 9, 1965.

Director: Bill Melendez
Writer: Charles M. Schulz
Featured song: Christmas Time Is Here
Voices of: Peter Robbins; Chris Shea; Tracy Stratford; Kathy Steinberg; Bill Melendez
Stars: Ann Altieri, Chris Doran, Sally Dryer
Music director: Vince Guaraldi