Opinion: People thought 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' would fail. Sincerity powered its success
Executives thought the 'Peanuts' special with no laugh track, lo-fi animation and a Bible passage was too slow and too serious. But audiences were craving an honest, heartfelt message.
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Move Over, Charlie Brown: Lessons From ‘The Boondocks’ Christmas Special
With “A Huey Freeman Christmas,” the show continued what “A Charlie Brown Christmas” began: acknowledging the weight of the holiday.The New York Times - 12h -
It would be nice if Frank gave us Christmas off - Damsgaard
Mikkel Damsgaard talks to BBC Sport's Glenn Murray about life with Brentford, which team he supported as a child and his football IQ.BBC News - 7h -
King joins star Raye on Christmas visit to Battersea Power Station
King Charles appeared recharged and in a festive mood visiting a Christmas market at Battersea Power Station.BBC News - 22h -
What Eagles teammates thought of perceived drama surrounding Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown
Jordan Mailata and Landon Dickerson were having none of itCBS Sports - 1d -
‘They thought this would never happen here’: attack on Melbourne synagogue revives memories of past atrocities
Torah rescued from destroyed synagogue in second world war was brought to safety in Australia – only to be pulled from firebombed Adass Israel synagogue this week. Follow our Australia news live ...The Guardian - 1d -
People will die in storm power cuts, councillor says
Thousands in Wales are still waiting for power to be restored after Storm Darragh.BBC News - 2d -
Make America Happy Again: How the US is forgetting its promises and failing its people
The right of all Americans to pursue happiness may be inalienable, but it has little meaning when so many are denied the basic tools to use it.The Hill - 4d -
Opinion: Not another revival of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'
The just-released "ultimate remix" of Band Aid's celebrity charity single still makes Africa a caricature of despair for Western audiences.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Disney raises its annual dividend by 33% following ‘highly successful year’
The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday raised its annual dividend by 33%, to $1 a share, after a year marked by increased streaming profits and blockbuster movies.MarketWatch - Dec. 5
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