End Of An Era: It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown won’t be on TV at all this year, only streaming

2020 marked the beginning of the end for Charlie Brown’s Christmas specials on linear television. Thanks to its parent company’s mega deal with Apple TV +, Misery past and present content has evolved into a streaming company that has not only kept the classics but also spawned new specials for the TV program 2022 and beyond. Now the end of this era has really come, like It’s the big pumpkin, Charlie Brown It will not air on real television for the entire season.

The big pumpkin is an Apple TV + exclusive, Charlie Brown

the news that Misery he loses his last television house PBS children itself, in response to a fan who asked a playful question about when the 1966 Halloween classic aired. With a heartbreaking, but still sweet update, here’s what the youth-oriented channel has to say:

After the big Apple TV + deal, things turned out a little differently It’s the big pumpkin, Charlie Brown, as well as its Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed siblings. Instead of streaming on his latest home network for now on ABC, where things have gotten worse ScandalA few years ago, specials were split between streaming anytime on Apple’s platform and one-time shows on PBS and PBS Kids. But this is clearly no longer the case.

Fortunately, Apple TV + continues to provide viewing windows for non-subscribers that everyone can enjoy. It’s Charlie Brown’s big pumpkin, along with the rest of the iconic Christmas trio, without having to shell out extra cash. This may not prevent parents asking for the Misery the return of the gang on linear television, but it is at least a fallback to help families decide whether to buy a paper DVD or possibly subscribe to the Apple platform. The ways we look A Charlie Brown Christmas It may have changed, but at least you won’t necessarily need a new streaming service to enjoy these holiday must-haves.

When you can stream Charlie Brown’s Christmas specials for free

As is now an annual tradition, Apple TV + will offer limited windows for fans to stream Misery free holiday specials. All you need is an Apple ID and access to the easily downloadable Apple TV + app as well It’s the big pumpkin, Charlie Brown it will be within reach of your leaf-covered fingers when the moment (f) is right. Scheduled dates for free access are provided below, courtesy of Apple (opens in a new tab):

• It’s the big pumpkin, Charlie Brown – 10/28 – 10/31
• A Thanksgiving Charlie Brown – 11/23 – 11/27
• A Charlie Brown Christmas – 12/22 – 12/25

The rules of the game are changing for Charlie Brown fans and their enjoyment on holiday TV shows. Viewers looking for tips and tricks will want to keep an eye on the schedule, because it will be Halloween before they know it. Someone out there still does Misery disguises to go get candy on Halloween night?

Although technically you don’t need a AppleTV + subscription watch It’s the big pumpkin, Charlie BrownIt is good service if you are a Misery fan. In addition to holiday specials, you will also be able to see tons of original streamers – like the award-winning science fiction drama Break – as well as the animated series snoop in space and specials like Lucia’s school.