The First Halloween Special on Television

Episode 178

23rd October 2025

Google’s AI would have you believe that “The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” was the first halloween special on television, but it actually goes back further than that, back to the very dawn of television!

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Google’s AI would have you believe that “The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” was the first halloween special on television, but it actually goes back further than that, back to the very dawn of television!

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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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