when did the charlie brown christmas come out

The Charlie Brown Christmas special was first broadcasted on television in 1965. It is still one of the most beloved holiday classics, featuring Charlie Brown's search for the true meaning of Christmas. The special was created by Charles M. Schulz, who is known for his iconic comic strip, Peanuts. The Peanuts gang, including Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and Snoopy, star in the special. The music for the special was composed by Vince Guaraldi, who also composed the music for many of the Peanuts television specials.