Where to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.' Plus, expanded soundtrack released
Thanksgiving is almost here, bringing the usual traditions of turkey feasts, naps, and football - and watching the classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving."
Originally released in 1973, the movie features Peppermint Patty's invitation to Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving and Snoopy's attempt at cooking with friends.
Here's everything you need to know about "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," including where and when you can watch it for free.
Where to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving'
Since Apple secured the rights to the holiday classic in 2020, it won't be broadcast on CBS or ABC. To catch it, you'll need Apple TV+, where subscribers can watch it anytime.
How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' for free
Apple TV+ is offering free access to non-subscribers on Nov. 18-19, alongside other "Peanuts" specials like "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' 50th anniversary: Expanded Soundtrack
"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" expanded soundtrack was released in advance of the 50th anniversary of the Peanuts TV special. The restored, remixed, remastered album by the late jazz composer and keyboardist Vince Guaraldi features 21 tracks, nearly half of which have not been previously released. As many " Peanuts" fans know, Guaraldi's tunes emit the warm glow of a fireplace at holiday time, which makes them ideal background music. Or turn up the volume to appreciate the evolution of these compositions, most of which are presented in multiple takes.
Guaraldi is accompanied by Seward McCain on electric bass, Mike Clark on drums, Tom Harrell on trumpet and Chuck Bennett on trombone, and the tunes are explored by the ensemble in various configurations, including overdubs. There are new versions of the familiar tunes "Thanksgiving Theme" and "Linus and Lucy," as well as a brief jam involving only Guaraldi and Clark. Five cuts titled "Thanksgiving Interlude" are included, among them a version used in the show that was the 17th and final take.
(Contributing: USA Today Network, Associated Press)
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Where to watch, stream 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' in 2023
