A new "Peanuts" special on Apple TV+ titled "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin" addresses the controversial scene from the 1973 special "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" where the character Franklin is segregated at the dinner table. The new special features all the Peanuts characters rallying around Franklin at the same table, aiming to rectify the issue and promote inclusivity. The decision to recreate the scene was influenced by the desire to connect with the original moment. The character of Franklin was introduced in 1968, and the special aims to convey a message of unity and coming together in the face of divisiveness and anger.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," Apple TV+ will make the holiday classic available to stream for free on November 18 and 19. This follows their previous decision to offer "A Charlie Brown Christmas" for free in December. The Peanuts gang, created by Charles M. Schulz, has been exclusively available on Apple TV+ since 2020.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," Apple TV+ will be offering the beloved holiday classic for free streaming on November 18 and 19. The Emmy-winning special follows Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and their friends as they celebrate Thanksgiving in their own unique way. Originally aired in 1973, the special is part of the iconic "Peanuts" franchise created by Charles M. Schulz.
