An instant classic since first airing in December 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas has been one of America's most beloved television shows and is a holiday staple. Every year millions of fans tune in to the Emmy-winning Christmas special featuring Vince Guaraldi's iconic jazz score and Charles Schulz's Peanuts characters as they remind Charlie Brown, and all of us, of the true meaning of Christmas. This lavishly illustrated behind-the-scenes tribute includes the full script of the Emmy Award-winning A Charlie Brown Christmas, more than two hundred full-color pieces of original animation art, Guaraldi's original score and publication notes for the songs, as well as reminiscences by the creators and producers covering three decades of working together on Peanuts specials.