Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.24 It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (but only on apple + this year)

Episode 24

2nd December 2020

It’s the end of an era, and potentially the end of the world. For the first time in almost 60 years, “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” will not air on cable. What does this mean for other Snoopy specials that have faded into obscurity? Why does Sony Music Japan own a major chunk of the “Peanuts” Company? And just who is Wild Brain Entertainment? We only answer some of these questions. Others, we’re hoping you can answer for us.

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It’s the end of an era, and potentially the end of the world. For the first time in almost 60 years, “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” will not air on cable. What does this mean for other Snoopy specials that have faded into obscurity? Why does Sony Music Japan own a major chunk of the “Peanuts” Company? And just who is Wild Brain Entertainment? We only answer some of these questions. Others, we’re hoping you can answer for us.

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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