Question 1

Why did CBS executives initially hate 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'?

Accepted Answer

CBS executives were horrified by its blatant message, objected to the lack of canned laughter, and thought Vince Guaraldi's jazz score was an intrusion audiences would never accept. [10]

Question 2

How did the producers react when they first saw the rough cut of the special?

Accepted Answer

Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson were convinced they had a flop on their hands, but were happily surprised by the high ratings and excellent reviews after it premiered. [7]

Question 3

What unusual production choice explains Sally Brown's choppy line delivery?

Accepted Answer

Voice actress Cathy Steinberg hadn't learned to read yet, so she had to be fed her lines a word or syllable at a time during production. [8]

Question 4

What Emmy Award did 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' win in 1966?

Accepted Answer

It won an Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program in 1966, with Charles Schulz giving the acceptance speech despite not being called up initially. [11]

Question 5

What three rules did 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' break for 1960s animated holiday specials?

Accepted Answer

It didn't use a laugh track, used real children for voices instead of adults imitating children, and included Biblical references to illustrate Christmas's true meaning. [9]

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