Movie · 1966 · CBS
Is It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is based on the comic Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz (1950).
The movie was released in 1966 on CBS.
The comic behind It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Common questions
Is It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown based on a book?
Yes. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is based on the comic Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz (1950).
Who wrote the book It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is based on?
Peanuts was written by Charles M. Schulz and first published in 1950.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Peanuts before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.