A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Dec. 9, 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated TV special featuring characters from the ...

"A Charlie Brown Christmas." But you may have noticed it hasn't been on network TV in years. The special traditionally aired on channels like CBS, ABC and PBS until the show's rights were purchased.

Millions grew up watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas" every year on CBS or ABC, but that stopped after 2020, when Apple acquired the rights to the Peanuts holiday specials. The deal also ...