I read an article today that reminded me that back in 2010, the old days, ABC picked up the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. It is locked in through 2015. This is somewhat amazing in today’s society since the presentation contains a passage from the Gospel of Luke - King James Version - of the Bible.
Charlie Brown asks the question, "what is Christmas all about?" Linus quoted the verses from Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus. Then he said, "that’s it Charlie Brown, that’s what Christmas is all about."
I have been a Peanuts fan for many years. I remember when the Christmas Special came out in 1965. It was a low budget production even back then. Yet, it has been around every year since then. How could this simple little cartoon last so long?
The answer is simple. Linus said it best. He told the story of the birth of the Christ. That’s it.
People still like to hear that story.
Some TV executive recognized that and made a smart move. That’s once in a row.
©2011
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