This may be in the middle road for the 50 Peanuts specials created. It dosen't hit the masterpice status of A Charlie Brown Christmas, but it isn't as abd as Play It Again, Charlie Brown. Overall, it' alright, but defenitly overstays it's welcome.
This time around, Rerun Van Pelt wants a dog more than anything for Christmas. However, Lucy convinces him a dog is nothing but trouble. But when Snoopy's brother, Spike, comes to town, Rerun see's an oppurtunity to good to resist!
I love Rerun, but he dosen't give much flair to this one. Like the special itself, he just isn't that compelling to sustain the entire episode. Perhaps a Charlie Brown sub-plot should have been added. However, there are many good bits, notably Rerun evaluating his siblings.
Again, not the worst Charlie Brown special in the book, but nothing to get all excited about. A decent outing, though a bit too long.
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