What if TriStar Pictures was founded in 1934?/A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a 1965 American animated film, and is the first film based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. Produced by Lee Mendelson and directed by Bill Melendez, the film was released in theaters on December 9, 1965 by TriStar Pictures. In this film, Charlie Brown finds himself depressed despite the onset of the cheerful holiday season. Lucy suggests he direct a neighborhood Christmas play, but his best efforts are ignored and mocked by his peers. After Linus tells Charlie Brown about the true meaning of Christmas, Charlie Brown cheers up, and the Peanuts gang unites to celebrate the Christmas season.