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A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)
Snoopy Come Home (1972)
Edited into
A Charlie Brown Kwanzaa (2000)
Referenced in
You're in Love, Charlie Brown (1967)
Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "Wasn't I the Christmas Queen?!"
Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "Wasn't I the Christmas Queen?!"
Muppet Babies: Comic Capers (1989)
The peanuts characters make an appearance in this episode.
The peanuts characters make an appearance in this episode.
The Simpsons: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire (1989)
Bart refers to A Charlie Brown Christmas
Bart refers to A Charlie Brown Christmas
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Rocketship X-M (1990)
"Now Linus is drawn different because of his hair"
"Now Linus is drawn different because of his hair"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Star Force: Fugitive Alien 2 (1991)
Joel: "Sounds like the teacher from the 'Peanuts' TV specials"
Joel: "Sounds like the teacher from the 'Peanuts' TV specials"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1991)
mentioned by title
mentioned by title
Batman: Christmas with the Joker (1992)
Charlie Brown's tree makes a cameo appearance.
Charlie Brown's tree makes a cameo appearance.
Melrose Place: A Melrose Place Christmas (1992)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Monster A-Go-Go (1993)
Tom (as a muffled voice speaks): "They're talking to Charlie Brown's mom."
Tom (as a muffled voice speaks): "They're talking to Charlie Brown's mom."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Operation Double 007 (1993)
Joel: "Who's wearing a Linus shirt?"
Joel: "Who's wearing a Linus shirt?"
Bottle Rocket (1994)
Vince Guaraldi's "Skating" from this film is used in 'Bottle Rocket'.
Vince Guaraldi's "Skating" from this film is used in 'Bottle Rocket'.
The Ref (1994)
Gus says he's going to watch the Charlie Brown special at Christmas
Gus says he's going to watch the Charlie Brown special at Christmas
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Red Zone Cuba (1994)
Tom: "The Cubans in this movie sound like the grown-ups on 'Peanuts.'"
Tom: "The Cubans in this movie sound like the grown-ups on 'Peanuts.'"
3rd Rock from the Sun: Jolly Old St. Dick (1996)
Harry brings home a tiny, pathetic Christmas tree with a single red ornament
Harry brings home a tiny, pathetic Christmas tree with a single red ornament
Sliders: Season's Greedings (1996)
Quinn tells the story of a raggedy Christmas tree from his childhood, which he compares to Charlie Brown's.
Quinn tells the story of a raggedy Christmas tree from his childhood, which he compares to Charlie Brown's.
The Simpsons: El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Homer (1997)
When Homer eats the insanity pepper and hallucinates, Mrs. Krabappel's voice sounds the same as that of an adult in Charlie Brown's world to him.
When Homer eats the insanity pepper and hallucinates, Mrs. Krabappel's voice sounds the same as that of an adult in Charlie Brown's world to him.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Giant Spider Invasion (1997)
Tom (as muffled dialogue is heard): "The pilot is Charlie Brown's teacher."
Tom (as muffled dialogue is heard): "The pilot is Charlie Brown's teacher."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Devil Doll (1997)
Mike (as Sally): "All I want is my fair share! All I want is what's coming to me!"
Mike (as Sally): "All I want is my fair share! All I want is what's coming to me!"
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)
when belle and chip are looking for a tree they find one that looks like the tree charlie brown bring to the play and when belle imagines putting an ornament on the tree is droops just like charlies tree did
when belle and chip are looking for a tree they find one that looks like the tree charlie brown bring to the play and when belle imagines putting an ornament on the tree is droops just like charlies tree did
Saturday Night Live: Helen Hunt/Hanson (1997)
Referenced in TV Funhouse
Referenced in TV Funhouse
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Passion (1998)
Willow goes over at christmas, and likes to watch Xander do "The Snoopy Dance", which was introduced in "A Charlie Brown Christmas".
Willow goes over at christmas, and likes to watch Xander do "The Snoopy Dance", which was introduced in "A Charlie Brown Christmas".
Rushmore (1998)
South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999)
the skating scene after the kids see the Terence and Phillip movie is very similar to that in A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the music is either the same or spoofed to sound similar
the skating scene after the kids see the Terence and Phillip movie is very similar to that in A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the music is either the same or spoofed to sound similar
Harlem Aria (1999)
"I'm Linus from the Peanuts gang"
"I'm Linus from the Peanuts gang"
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Replacement (2000)
Lame Xander: "Every Christmas, we watch Charlie Brown together, and I do the Snoopy Dance."
Lame Xander: "Every Christmas, we watch Charlie Brown together, and I do the Snoopy Dance."
Saturday Night Live: Lucy Liu/Jay-Z (2000)
Theme played by the SNL band
Theme played by the SNL band
The Sky Is Falling (2001)
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The song "Christmastime is Here" from 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' recurs as Margo's theme.
The song "Christmastime is Here" from 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' recurs as Margo's theme.
That '70s Show: An Eric Forman Christmas (2001)
Episode title and Fez' quote "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown" near the end of the episode
Episode title and Fez' quote "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown" near the end of the episode
Retarded Animal Babies (2003)
the name is mentioned
the name is mentioned
Kim Possible: A Very Possible Christmas (2003)
Dr. Drakken echoes Sally's line "All I wanted was what's coming to me, All I want is my fair share," etc.
Dr. Drakken echoes Sally's line "All I wanted was what's coming to me, All I want is my fair share," etc.
Saturday Night Live: Elijah Wood/Jet (2003)
Theme tune played by the SNL Band
Theme tune played by the SNL Band
The Simpsons: 'Tis the Fifteenth Season (2003)
The episode ends with the cast singing "Hark, the Herald Angel Sings" in the same manner as the ending to A Charlie Brown Christmas.
The episode ends with the cast singing "Hark, the Herald Angel Sings" in the same manner as the ending to A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Drawn Together: Requiem for a Reality Show (2004)
Charlie Brown mentioned
Charlie Brown mentioned
Arrested Development: Good Grief! (2004)
Several scenes use theme music from _A Charlie Brown Christmas_ and evoke characters from that show
Several scenes use theme music from _A Charlie Brown Christmas_ and evoke characters from that show
Saturday Night Live: Robert De Niro/Destiny's Child (2004)
Theme tune played by the SNL band
Theme tune played by the SNL band
The 100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
Mentioned along with The Grinch as one of THE American Christmas Specials
Mentioned along with The Grinch as one of THE American Christmas Specials
Drawn Together: The One Wherein There Is a Big Twist: Part 2 (2005)
Charlie Brown seen among the surviors of the plane crash.
Charlie Brown seen among the surviors of the plane crash.
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: A Lost Claus (2005)
After Mac disappointingly opens all of his Christmas presents, he goes for a walk. As he does, he passes Snoopy's decorated doghouse with Charlie Brown's pathetic little tree next to it.
After Mac disappointingly opens all of his Christmas presents, he goes for a walk. As he does, he passes Snoopy's decorated doghouse with Charlie Brown's pathetic little tree next to it.
Crazy for Christmas (2005)
Good grief: Boy refers to anemic Douglas Fir as "a Charlie Brown tree"
Good grief: Boy refers to anemic Douglas Fir as "a Charlie Brown tree"
Saturday Night Live: Jack Black/Neil Young (2005)
Theme tune played by the SNL Band
Theme tune played by the SNL Band
The Boondocks: A Huey Freeman Christmas (2005)
Numeous references: Some scenes parallel the special (the Christmas play, the party). Grandad is watching the special. Granddad hears Huey as the "wah-wah-wah" noise the teacher makes.
Numeous references: Some scenes parallel the special (the Christmas play, the party). Grandad is watching the special. Granddad hears Huey as the "wah-wah-wah" noise the teacher makes.
The Boondocks: The Block Is Hot (2006)
"you're the only person I know that could turn a beautiful day like this into a problem."
"you're the only person I know that could turn a beautiful day like this into a problem."
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006)
Referenced in Two seperate TV Funhouses
Referenced in Two seperate TV Funhouses
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.192 (2006)
correct response in "TV Nostalgia" category
correct response in "TV Nostalgia" category
Weeds: Cooking with Jesus (2006)
a dead weed plant is described as "The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree"
a dead weed plant is described as "The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree"
American Dad!: Of Ice and Men (2006)
Stan makes a quip about the ice skating sequences in the Charlie Brown Christmas special.
Stan makes a quip about the ice skating sequences in the Charlie Brown Christmas special.
Unaccompanied Minors (2006)
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: The Christmas Show (2006)
Matt brings in a "Charlie Brown"-type Christmas tree and Andy responds with "What are you? Linus?"
Matt brings in a "Charlie Brown"-type Christmas tree and Andy responds with "What are you? Linus?"
Video on Trial: Holiday Crap (2006)
Discussed by Jurors.
Discussed by Jurors.
Shrek the Halls (2007)
Dragon does the Snoopy Dance
Dragon does the Snoopy Dance
American Dad!: The Most Adequate Christmas Ever (2007)
Haley states "I picked up all the Charlie Brown holiday specials, from the very first one where he learns the true meaning of Christmas to the one from the '80s where he meets the kid with AIDs."
Haley states "I picked up all the Charlie Brown holiday specials, from the very first one where he learns the true meaning of Christmas to the one from the '80s where he meets the kid with AIDs."
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: A Great and Grumpy Holiday/The Super Special Gift (2008)
In "A Great and Grumpy Holiday", Wubbzy goes past Charlie Brown's tree while looking for a tree to put in Wuzzleburg Square (and muttering "Oh, good greif" in response).
In "A Great and Grumpy Holiday", Wubbzy goes past Charlie Brown's tree while looking for a tree to put in Wuzzleburg Square (and muttering "Oh, good greif" in response).
Meet the Spartans (2008)
Traitoro begins to hear Margo speaking as one of the adults in Charlie Brown's world.
Traitoro begins to hear Margo speaking as one of the adults in Charlie Brown's world.
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands (2008)
As he TPs the Stick, Strong Bad quotes Linus' line about giving the small baby Christmas tree a little love, after which he says, "Merry Vandalism, Strongly Brown!"
As he TPs the Stick, Strong Bad quotes Linus' line about giving the small baby Christmas tree a little love, after which he says, "Merry Vandalism, Strongly Brown!"
Saturday Night Live: Paul Rudd/Beyoncé (2008)
In the opening segment, Joe Biden (Jason Sudeikis) imitates the voice of a grown-up from Charlie Brown's world.
In the opening segment, Joe Biden (Jason Sudeikis) imitates the voice of a grown-up from Charlie Brown's world.
Psych: Christmas Joy (2008)
Shawn says, "We just saved Christmas!" and begins to dance like Snoopy as some jazz music similar to the Charlie Brown theme is heard.
Shawn says, "We just saved Christmas!" and begins to dance like Snoopy as some jazz music similar to the Charlie Brown theme is heard.
The Big Bang Theory: The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis (2008)
After Sheldon's story about the origin of Christmas, Howard remarks, "And that, Charlie Brown, is what boredom is all about."
After Sheldon's story about the origin of Christmas, Howard remarks, "And that, Charlie Brown, is what boredom is all about."
Infestation (2009)
Linus and his security blanket are mentioned
Linus and his security blanket are mentioned
The Office: Broke (2009)
Kelley imitates the sound of the grownups in the "Peanuts" world.
Kelley imitates the sound of the grownups in the "Peanuts" world.
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
The scene with all the main characters dancing together is mirrored in 'Mr. Fox'.
The scene with all the main characters dancing together is mirrored in 'Mr. Fox'.
Phineas and Ferb: Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation (2009)
During the closing credits, Phineas and Ferb and friends can be seen dancing in the same manner as the Charlie Brown kids in their Christmas pageant rehearsal.
During the closing credits, Phineas and Ferb and friends can be seen dancing in the same manner as the Charlie Brown kids in their Christmas pageant rehearsal.
Prep & Landing (2009)
the tree is seen behind Magee's desk
the tree is seen behind Magee's desk
The Cleveland Show: A Cleveland Brown Christmas (2009)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: A Christmas Carol (2009)
Picture shown when VGRetro discusses holiday movies
Picture shown when VGRetro discusses holiday movies
The Simpsons: Postcards from the Wedge (2010)
The businessmen in the "Springfield of Tomorrow" filmstrip talk like the adults in Charlie Brown's world.
The businessmen in the "Springfield of Tomorrow" filmstrip talk like the adults in Charlie Brown's world.
Family Guy: Halloween on Spooner Street (2010)
Three teenagers called Brian Griffin Snoopy
Three teenagers called Brian Griffin Snoopy
The Simpsons: How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window? (2010)
In the opening sequence, Bart writes "'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' is as good as 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'" on the chalkboard.
In the opening sequence, Bart writes "'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' is as good as 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'" on the chalkboard.
The Simpsons: The Fight Before Christmas (2010)
When Bart arrives at the North Pole, Schroeder is there, playing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" on his piano.
When Bart arrives at the North Pole, Schroeder is there, playing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" on his piano.
The Office: Classy Christmas (2010)
While shopping for Christmas trees with Pam and Darryl, Andy wonders aloud: "What if we got a really beat-up one, like on 'Charlie Brown,' and we just loved it for what it is?"
While shopping for Christmas trees with Pam and Darryl, Andy wonders aloud: "What if we got a really beat-up one, like on 'Charlie Brown,' and we just loved it for what it is?"
The Simpsons: Donnie Fatso (2010)
Nelson's Christmas tree, see in the opening sequence, is identical to the tree picked out by Charlie Brown and Linus in "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Nelson's Christmas tree, see in the opening sequence, is identical to the tree picked out by Charlie Brown and Linus in "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.58 (2010)
Ross and Jay say to let your kids watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas," but not "A Charlie Sheen Christmas"
Ross and Jay say to let your kids watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas," but not "A Charlie Sheen Christmas"
The Nostalgia Critic: You're a Rotten Dirty Bastard: Christmas Special (2010)
The Critic is given "A Charlie Brown Kwanzaa" to review
The Critic is given "A Charlie Brown Kwanzaa" to review
Battle Los Angeles (2011)
Lucy's psychiatric stand is depicted on the Army Doctor's door
Lucy's psychiatric stand is depicted on the Army Doctor's door
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (2011)
Wolf and Twichy were dancing like the two characters from Charle Brown
Wolf and Twichy were dancing like the two characters from Charle Brown
The Big Bang Theory: The Rhinitis Revelation (2011)
Howard says, "I watch the 'Charlie Brown Christmas' special every year."
Howard says, "I watch the 'Charlie Brown Christmas' special every year."
Phelous & the Movies: Wrong Turn 2 (2011)
Theme music plays
Theme music plays
The Office: Christmas Wishes (2011)
"Christmas Time Is Here" from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" plays at the Christmas party.
"Christmas Time Is Here" from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" plays at the Christmas party.
Mad: FROST/Undercover Claus (2011)
The Peanuts gang decorated Charlie Sheen's car.
The Peanuts gang decorated Charlie Sheen's car.
Raising Hope: It's a Hopeful Life (2011)
When Jimmy brings home a pathetic-looking Christmas tree, Burt says, "What'd you do? Mug Charlie Brown?"
When Jimmy brings home a pathetic-looking Christmas tree, Burt says, "What'd you do? Mug Charlie Brown?"
Mad: Garfield of My Dreams/I Hate My Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)
Charlie Brown is among the old comic strip characters.
Charlie Brown is among the old comic strip characters.
Featured in
It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown (1985)
clips shown
clips shown
You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown! (1990)
clips
clips
A Hollywood Christmas (1996)
very brief clip and mention
very brief clip and mention
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The Christmas Special Christmas Special (2004)
the memorable highlights from this show
the memorable highlights from this show
The 100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Fred Claus (2007)
fred is watching it on TV
fred is watching it on TV
The Nostalgia Critic: Top 12 Greatest Christmas Specials (2008)
Featured as the Number 3 spot
Featured as the Number 3 spot
The Nostalgia Critic: Rover Dangerfield (2010)
clips are shown
clips are shown
Obscurus Lupa Presents: Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (2011)
Music plays when Lupa tells Nava to get lost.
Music plays when Lupa tells Nava to get lost.
Obscurus Lupa Presents: Top 10 Hottest Animated Dogs (2012)
Snoopy is a runner-up
Snoopy is a runner-up
Spoofed in
Tiny Toon Adventures: It's a Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas Special (1992)
During the song at the end, the line "If your Christmas tree's pathetic" is illustrated by a shot of Buster and Babs, drawn to look like Charlie Brown and Lucy, coming upon a pathetic-looking tree, which then crumbles.
During the song at the end, the line "If your Christmas tree's pathetic" is illustrated by a shot of Buster and Babs, drawn to look like Charlie Brown and Lucy, coming upon a pathetic-looking tree, which then crumbles.
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror IV (1993)
The ending to a christmas song complete with dancing dog.
The ending to a christmas song complete with dancing dog.
The Spirit of Christmas (1995)
The Simpsons: Miracle on Evergreen Terrace (1997)
The residents of Springfield Retirement Castle dance in the style of Peanuts characters.
The residents of Springfield Retirement Castle dance in the style of Peanuts characters.
Just Shoot Me!: How the Finch Stole Christmas (1998)
Elliot is depressed because Christmas is too commercial, brings a sorry little tree, even wears a striped sweater.
Elliot is depressed because Christmas is too commercial, brings a sorry little tree, even wears a striped sweater.
Futurama: Xmas Story (1999)
Uses similar music in scene where kids skate on a rink until Bender falls through the ice and the kids are drowning in water
Uses similar music in scene where kids skate on a rink until Bender falls through the ice and the kids are drowning in water
The Simpsons: The Computer Wore Menace Shoes (2000)
Santa's Little Helper dances in the same manner as Snoopy while a "Linus and Lucy"-like theme plays.
Santa's Little Helper dances in the same manner as Snoopy while a "Linus and Lucy"-like theme plays.
South Park: A Very Crappy Christmas (2000)
The boys watch a parody on TV.
The boys watch a parody on TV.
Family Guy: Ready, Willing and Disabled (2001)
For one moment, Stewie is animated like Charlie Brown and does a weird exclamation spoofing Charlie's catchphrase one.
For one moment, Stewie is animated like Charlie Brown and does a weird exclamation spoofing Charlie's catchphrase one.
Lizzie McGuire: Xtreme Xmas (2002)
last-minute "true meaning of Christmas" monologue in identical context
last-minute "true meaning of Christmas" monologue in identical context
Saturday Night Live: Al Gore/Phish (2002)
Spoofed in TV Funhouse
Spoofed in TV Funhouse
The Fairly OddParents: Channel Chasers (2004)
characters enter a spoof known as the "Walnuts Hanukkah Special"
characters enter a spoof known as the "Walnuts Hanukkah Special"
Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 2 (2006)
Both "A Holiday Greeting" and "The Best Decemberween Ever" contain many references to and are a parody of this Christmas special
Both "A Holiday Greeting" and "The Best Decemberween Ever" contain many references to and are a parody of this Christmas special
Robot Chicken: Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special (2007)
The "Peanuts" gang at Christmas time
The "Peanuts" gang at Christmas time
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XIX (2008)
The kids at the Halloween party dance like the kids at the rehearsal for Charlie Brown's Christmas play.
The kids at the Halloween party dance like the kids at the rehearsal for Charlie Brown's Christmas play.
How It Should Have Ended: The Holiday Movie Special (2010)
Holiday Movie parody
Holiday Movie parody
Robot Chicken: Saving Private Gigli (2011)
Spoofed in "Your Parents Are Deaf, Charlie Brown"
Spoofed in "Your Parents Are Deaf, Charlie Brown"
Robot Chicken: Beastmaster and Commander (2011)
Ren McCormack moves to Charlie Brown's town and doesn't like the dancing.
Ren McCormack moves to Charlie Brown's town and doesn't like the dancing.
