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This line and slight variations of it were spoken by Charlie Brown many, many times over the years. If you look up Peanuts for February 12, 1966 (right here on GoComics) you’ll see an example.
The Peanuts specials used to be on CBS, then they moved to ABC. Then Apple was able to buy the rights. As much as some people still love the shows, that trajectory almost certainly indicates that ratings have dropped over the years. Maybe ABC wasn’t planning to run them this year at all. This is mere speculation, but it fits the facts. In which case, Apple stepped in to save your childhood memories.
My dad doesn’t believe me when I tell him that the Super Bowl will be on pay TV only within 5 years. It’s things like this that show that’s likely.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
who else is Apple TV+ going to grab? Garfield?
xaingo over 4 years ago
Bon Voyage Charlie Brown
rekam over 4 years ago
Lio, you stole Charlie Brown’s line.
momofalex7 over 4 years ago
Christmas won’t be the same without Charlie Brown on TV. It’s really a shame.
Arbitrary over 4 years ago
LIO SPOKE?!
jimmjonzz Premium Member over 4 years ago
This line and slight variations of it were spoken by Charlie Brown many, many times over the years. If you look up Peanuts for February 12, 1966 (right here on GoComics) you’ll see an example.
jrbaskind Premium Member over 4 years ago
Apple wouldn’t have gotten away with that if Mr. Schulz was still around & functioning!
jagedlo over 4 years ago
I think Lio speaks for millions out there!
dfrost1 over 4 years ago
Is this the first time he spoke?
losflemings over 4 years ago
A can’t picture his voice in my mind because he hardly ever speaks
EowynWolfmoon over 4 years ago
However Apple TV doesn’t catch, Disney will…
Mugens Premium Member over 4 years ago
Fortunately I have the Charlie Brown Specials on Blu-ray, but its still a shame.
tcayer over 4 years ago
They are letting people watch it for free for a few days. Geez, get over it.
verticallychallenged Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well said, Mark and Lio!
airbath1 over 4 years ago
LIO I feel your pain!
PammWhittaker over 4 years ago
Exactly how I feel :(
Loup Garue over 4 years ago
Mine too, Lio. Its another 2020 sucker punch.
Ed The Red Premium Member over 4 years ago
The Peanuts specials used to be on CBS, then they moved to ABC. Then Apple was able to buy the rights. As much as some people still love the shows, that trajectory almost certainly indicates that ratings have dropped over the years. Maybe ABC wasn’t planning to run them this year at all. This is mere speculation, but it fits the facts. In which case, Apple stepped in to save your childhood memories.
JPuzzleWhiz over 4 years ago
Give Mark Tatulli major points for this one. Great depiction of Charlie Brown!
Jethro Flatline over 4 years ago
I’ve never felt more compelled to pirate.
stamps over 4 years ago
I take it that is not the Goodyear blimp.
patty7of8 over 4 years ago
Lio, it needed to be said!
Teto85 Premium Member over 4 years ago
We bought the DVDs about 10 years ago “for our kids.” Apple can suck it.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 4 years ago
Lio can speak at last!
LJZ Premium Member over 4 years ago
Interesting interview with Tatull;
https://mrmedia.com/2007/02/mark-tatulli-lio-cartoonist-podcast-interview/
Charlie Tuba over 4 years ago
Look, Liō, let’s face it. We all know that Peanuts is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big eastern syndicate, you know.
RabbitDad over 4 years ago
And his dad replied, “Wa wa wa, wa wawa wa wa wa wa.”
hdcanterbelle Premium Member over 4 years ago
I like the dr. seuss hand… and yes they will be missed… unless you have the dvd. I think i have heard Lio once before….
kandor8 over 4 years ago
Screw Apple TV.
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
I can only say one thing, and one thing only. GOOD GRIEF!!
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Soon Apple TV will steal everything. Might as well get used to it. The next “WalMart” of Tv providers!
Display over 4 years ago
Disney hasn’t been too much other than that for a long time. Big Ears = Big Money, the sole motivator for the mouse.
Aka Icy over 4 years ago
WHATTTT HE TALKED OMG OMG OMG
vanaals over 4 years ago
Yeah. It does kinda feel like kidnapping.
tad1 over 4 years ago
DOWN WITH APPLE! >:(
Mary McNeil Premium Member over 4 years ago
Oh Lio – what a great – sad- strip !
spaced man spliff over 4 years ago
Maybe Lio’s stomach hurt because he ate the great pumpkin. “Oy Vey, da groyseh shmertz in mayn pipik!”
rgcviper over 4 years ago
Indeed … unusual, and cool, to see Lio speak here.
Fun “Peanuts” gag, too.
eugenesiren Premium Member about 4 years ago
My dad doesn’t believe me when I tell him that the Super Bowl will be on pay TV only within 5 years. It’s things like this that show that’s likely.