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The musical legacy of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' 60 years on
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" turns 60 this year and is available to stream for free on Apple TV+ this weekend. While its jazzy soundtrack has become a holiday classic, it faced opposition from the network that originally broadcast it.
NPR's Felix Contreras talks about how the score came to be.
This segment aired on December 11, 2025.