Just as it wouldn't be Christmas without watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas", it wouldn't be Halloween without watching, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"... so I did.
It's Halloween, and the Peanuts gang is trick or treating... except for Linus.
He's waiting... waiting for the mysterious Great Pumpkin to rise, and bringing Halloween goodness to the world.
I'm probably going to sound biased since I've been a fan of Charlie Brown since I was a kid, but that's because I am biased. LOL
This is one of those cartoons that is just a relaxing, charming tradition for me. There's an innocence to it that is charming, and allows you to forget the sort of things that are part of our modern world. There's no moral to the story- you're not being preached to about this thing or that thing. It's simply meant to make you smile and forget your cares for a bit.
Yes, the animation is dated- but in my opinion, that makes it all the more charming. It's perfectly in keeping with the simplicity of the story, and the childhood wonder of the characters.
And that's why I love watching it every year. It's just a great way for me to pop my feet up, scarf down some Halloween candy, and simply relax and smile. For that reason, it sits firmly in "The Good" for me.
That's nice! I know what you mean about the old Halloween shows that bring back memories. Kind of that comfort food viewing. :) Hope you had a Happy Halloween!
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