A Charlie Brown Christmas

This is a keepsake. I've enjoyed "A Charlie Brown Christmas" for many years, tried not to miss is on TV, finally recored it on VHS, wore out that copy. Wanted a DVD to watch with my grandkids, hopefully in the near future.

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown.

I enjoy Méhdi"Christmas Treasures",Josh Groban ,Mannheim Steamroller etc.and this a magnificent production that I also enjoy just as much.The first prime-time Peanuts special introduced Charles M. Schulz's timeless gang to the world of television and was awarded both an Emmy and a Peabody award. Originally broadcast December 9, 1965, on CBS -- years before Seasonal Affective Disorder entered our lexicon -- the story is driven by Charlie Brown, sort of a tyro Scrooge made even more miserable by the increasingly crass commercialism of holiday cheer. Charlie agrees to direct the school Christmas pageant and in the process tries to discover the true meaning of the holiday. Although its animation is dated and its evangelism is unsubtle, A Charlie Brown Christmas -- like all the Peanuts holiday specials -- is so good-hearted that it's very easy to overlook its flaws. Linus wrapping his blanket around the tiny, stunted tree remains among the most endearing images ever produced for network television. For grown-ups, this is how Charlie Brown and Snoopy and Sally will always be remembered, stumbling and dancing around the school stage in a childish torrent of goodwill. For kids, the simple charm of the white beagle with black ears and his friends will likely beguile them from here to next Tuesday. The new DVD is unedited and includes footage that was shorn after the initial broadcast, as well as the more recent special, It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown.

Also Recommended:Méhdi [[ASIN:B000051W1A Christmas Treasures]] ,A True Gem.

A timeless American classic

Every year, millions watch "What a Wonderful Life" as the quintessential American Christmas story. But, I would intone that if they aren't watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas" they are missing out on one of the very best American Christmas stories and a chance to bond as a family, as a group of friends, or just savor sincerity and peace on a wonderful level. Charles Schultz's characters are winners. It's no wonder they've been charming us all since the 1950's. There are extras here, but "A Charlie Brown Christmas" needs no support - it IS one of those magic moments of our generation and will continue to charm into the future. Share it with the family this season and you'll not regret it - in fact, you'll all be enriched.