Vince Guaraldi

Profession

Soundtrack, Music department, Actor

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

How to Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas in 2022

"Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?"

Mon, Nov 21, 2022

How to Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas in 2022

ABC's Peanuts Specials Are a Perennial Ratings Hit, Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown may decry the commercialization of the holidays, but there's no denying the continued popularity of his TV specials. A Charlie Brown Christmas returns to ABC Wednesday night (8/7c) for the first of two airings this month, and if the network's recent rebroadcasts of the Peanuts Halloween and Thanksgiving specials are any indication, it's sure to do well.

Wed, Nov 28, 2012

ABC's Peanuts Specials Are a Perennial Ratings Hit, Charlie Brown

Watercooler: Is A Charlie Brown Christmas the Best Holiday Special Ever?

Christmas time is here, indeed.Back in October, we here at the Watercooler asked if the Great Pumpkin was TV's best Halloween special ever.

Tue, Dec 6, 2011

Watercooler: Is A Charlie Brown Christmas the Best Holiday Special Ever?

How A Charlie Brown Christmas Became a Holiday Tradition

Christmas time is here...and so is the 45th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Filled with humor, heart and a universal message of goodwill toward men, the tale of Chuck's search for the meaning of Christmas, Snoopy's prize-winning decorations and the saddest little tree ever never fails to make the season bright. So we rang up executive producer Lee Mendelson to talk about the special's lasting legacy, how it came to be, and Mariah Carey's take on its iconic theme as performed on her "Merry Christmas to You" special Monday night (9/8c, ABC).

Mon, Dec 13, 2010