Is it really Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown?

Peanuts is a popular comic strip in the states and possibly elsewhere, but I have no idea how well it is translated into other cultures. It is still syndicated in numerous newspapers although new strips have not come out since creator Charles Schulz died back in 2000. I would say most are unfamiliar with the comic strip and that seems like a contradiction of first line of this post. If you has a line up of cartoon characters, I am certain most would be able to identify Snoopy and Charlie Brown but would not be able to articulate their relationship or misadventures.

For your reference: 

• Snoopy is a dog, but a dog with a wild imagination. Often he has imagined himself as a World War I flying ace in combat with the Red Baron. Other times he just acts more human than canine from playing baseball to riding a motorcycle.  
• Charlie Brown is Snoopy's owner. He is a kind hearted boy who struggles with self confidence despite being called upon to lead. His most famous predicament involves attempting to kick a football but another character pulls it away every time.

In the mid 60s the comic was translated to the small screen with a television special- A Charlie Brown Christmas. It took a pretty innovative approach by casting children to do the dialogue, not having a laugh track, and utilizing jazzy music. In the ensuing years more of these specials were cranked out. In 1973 A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving debuted on CBS. Like the Christmas special, this one has aired continuously since its debut. 

There really is not much of a plot to the special. Just a lot of vignettes strung together relating to Peppermint Patty inviting herself over to Charlie Brown's home for a Thanksgiving meal. Snoopy takes the lead in creating the spread for the feast.

It turns out to be quite the unusual feast.

In later years, Schulz revisits Thanksgiving in the This is America, Charlie Brown series in the first episode- The Mayflower Voyagers. This episode recounts the historic account of the pilgrims landing at Plymouth and their struggle for survival.

Both specials are due to air in 2017 on November 22nd.