Is Charlie Brown Being Held Captive This Halloween Again?
It is that time of year for Charlie Brown fans to remember The Great Pumpkin story we have come to love. It is a long-time story we have watched on TV and passed down to our kids and grandkids.
Is Apple TV Plus Being A Grinch A Little Early?
Charlie Brown’s Halloween Show is Still Held Hostage by Apple TV +. It is shown to only those who can afford or have access to Apple TV. It’s sad to find out again that there is only one way to watch “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”: Apple TV+ and all the Peanuts specials. The time-old classic used to be available to all on traditional TV channels.
Don’t worry. We Still Have PBS, Our Public Broadcast Of The Movie, Right?
Not Even PBS Public Broadcasting Stations can run it this year like in the past. PBS took to Twitter last time to say, “We’ll all have to watch for a different pumpkin patch this year. PBS does not have the right to show it anymore.”
Apple TV Plus Is Still Giving Non Subscribers A Chance To Watch For Free
Fans of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang will enjoy “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” for free this year.
For the second year in a row, Apple TV+ announced that consumers will be able to watch the beloved Halloween classic on certain days of the spooky season for free, whether they are subscribers to the streaming service or not.
Charlie Brown’s Halloween special, “It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” will be available to stream for free on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20.
How Can I Watch “It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” For Free On Apple TV?
Apple TV+ provided two-step instructions on how to stream the Peanuts specials:
- Go to tv.apple.com or download the Apple TV app from the App Store wherever you watch shows and movies
- Search for “It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and click play.
How Long Has Charlie Brown Halloween Special Been Around?
“The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” started its run back in 1965. It’s part of my childhood forever. Sure, I could throw on the DVD easily any time of the year. But who plays DVDs much anymore?
My DVD player has dust on it. Another reason I loved the Halloween special was the music soundtrack by jazz great Vince Guaraldi. Vince cornered the market on Halloween and Christmas music that is so recognizable to the ears that when you listen, you know it’s Peanuts music.
So this year, we will feel like Charlie Brown, as we are getting a rock this Halloween.
