It's Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown is a TV documentary that celebrates the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. It aired on ABC on November 30, 2015. It is hosted by Kristen Bell and produced by Lee Mendelson.
Synopsis
According to a press release, the show will feature "spectacular live performances of Vince Guaraldi’s classics from acclaimed musical guests" and "Hollywood notables reminiscing about their most treasured A Charlie Brown Christmas moments."
Kristen Bell will host the event. Kristin Chenoweth will perform "Happiness" from You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Matthew Morrison will perform "Just Like Me", which was originally written by David Benoit and Lee Mendelson for the 40th anniversary tribute album to the special. It will also include performances by Sarah McLachlan, Boyz II Men, Pentatonix, Benoit, and the All-American Boys Chorus. In the promos, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama also make an appearance.
Segments
- "We're Gonna Have a Party Tonight" (originally from You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown)
- Footage from A Boy Named Charlie Brown (documentary)
- A scene from "The Music and Heroes of America" where the Peanuts gang discuss "Linus and Lucy"
- David Benoit Trio performs "Linus and Lucy"
- A message from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
- An interview with executive producer Lee Mendelson