A Charlie Brown Christmas

Customer Reviews:

Linus steals the show with scriptures about the birth of Jesus
I grew up watching this classic on television and didn't appreciate until now that the Christian message of the Savior's Birth is supported in this film. As commercialized and non-Christ as Christmas has become in this day and age, it's nice to have the true story of Christmas retold in this classic Peanuts presentation.
--2006-12-14

Sweet Story
Good to watch on Christmas with the family of all ages, One of my favorites.
--2006-12-08

There is no way anyone with a soul could ever give this a negative review....
This is one of the sweetest, sad, funny, and actually profound Christmas specials ever. Well, maybe not Dostoyevsky deepness, but there is quite a lot of depth here, unlike a lot of modern Christmas specials, which are just plugs for toys. The suits at CBS hated this series. They thought it was too intelligent for kids, and they didn't like Vince Guardaldi's jazz score (which is a bonafide classic now). It almost didn't air. Luckily, it did, and we are all better people for it.

--2006-11-30

For the 30 people in the US who haven't watched this CLASSIC!
Can't really say anything that hasn't already been said - this is a must-watch every year. I'm frankly amazed that the networks (as I recall this initially aired on CBS - Channel 5 for us - now on ABC). I'm watching it right now in fact - the only thing spoiling it ever so slightly are the "new" commercials (compared to when I was a kid). I would love to have seen an "alternate" version of Charlie Brown Christmas which includes the original commercials that were nationally aired - I remember the old sponsor, Dolly Madison (are they still making Zingers?) Maybe they can do that on the next release of this little gem :) just a thought.

I've watched this show as long as I can remember - almost 40 years now...

Along with "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" a must-watch during the holidays.
--2006-11-29

My all-time favortie Christmas cartoon!
I watched "A Charlie Brown Christmas" when it first aired in the 60's and just about every Christmas since then! It is my favorite Christmas cartoon not just because it is entertaining, but it has a message about the true meaning of Christmas! This little cartoon has become a tradition in our family. Older children who are used to fast-paced, action cartoons may find it a bit on the slow side, but adults and small children will enjoy its look at the Christmas season. Its message is timelier today than it was in 1965. Plus the musical score has also become a classic. This DVD includes a second Peanuts Christmas special, "It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown". While it is not in the same class as "A Charlie Brown Christmas", it is still very fun to watch. Highly recommended!
--2006-11-27

- Paramount