Fall is upon us, which means temperatures are dropping, theĀ scent of pumpkin spiceĀ is in the air, and most importantly, it's time to watchĀ It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Every Halloween, we look forward to reliving our childhood memories with a few important, holiday-themed lessons from theĀ PeanutsĀ gang. Every fall, ABC airs the Halloween classic a few days before Halloween.
And while this year's television air times haven't been announced yet, you don't have to wait to watch your favorite Charlie Brown episodes!Ā This season, you can stream the film whenever you like, orĀ grab a copy of the DVDĀ ($10,Ā Amazon) and watch it on repeat all season long.
Itās the Great Pumpkin, Charlie BrownĀ first aired in 1966 and follows Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and the rest of the crew as they get ready for Halloween. As Lucy and her friends prepare their costumes for Violet'sĀ Halloween party, Linus and Sally camp out in the pumpkin patch awaiting a visit from The Great Pumpkin. As the gang goes trick-or-treating, Charlie Brown delivers his signature line, "I got a rock." It's a must-watch for anyone craving nostalgia this Halloween.
How to WatchĀ It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Buy the DVDĀ
If you just canāt wait for the film to air during the week of Halloween, buy the DVD version and watch it early! Watch theĀ PeanutsĀ gang prepare their costumes, visit the pumpkin patch, and bob for apples at Violetās Halloween party. We wonāt tell if you watch it every day from now until Halloween!
Buy It: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie BrownĀ ($10,Ā Amazon)
Stream on Hulu
If you donāt have cable, you can still catch the live airing!Ā Itās the Great Pumpkin Charlie BrownĀ wonāt be on the basic Hulu plan this year, but if you haveĀ Hulu LiveĀ (it's one ofĀ the best streaming services to replace cable), youāll be able to stream the program when it airs on ABC. Weāll update you with the exact date and time as soon as theyāre announced, so check back for details.Ā
Rent on Vudu
The classic Halloween flick isĀ available on the streaming platform Vudu for $4. This version has been remastered, so you can watch Charlie Brown, Linus, and the rest of the gang trick-or-treat in vibrant color.
Once you've decided how you're watching, grab a mug ofĀ hot apple cider, cozy up on the couch, and enjoy this timeless fall classic.
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