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The Great Pumpkin at 60: Snoopy Gifts for Autumn
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown first aired on October 27, 1966, so the Peanuts Halloween special turns 60 on October 27, 2026. It is the one where Linus waits all night in the pumpkin patch and Snoopy flies as the World War I Flying Ace. Sixty years on, Snoopy remains the most giftable beagle there is.
What is It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?
It is the third animated television special based on Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts. Linus believes that a Great Pumpkin rises from the pumpkin patch every Halloween to bring toys to sincere children, and he skips trick-or-treating to wait for it. The full story of the special is on Wikipedia.
Why is the Great Pumpkin special still loved?
- Linus's faith. He never sees the Great Pumpkin and never stops believing.
- Charlie Brown's rocks. Every house gives the other children sweets. He gets a rock.
- Snoopy's flight. The Flying Ace sequence, on top of his doghouse, is one of the best-known scenes in Peanuts.
Snoopy gifts for autumn
All four pieces were in stock when this article was published. See everything in our Snoopy collection.
| Gift | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Snoopy Corduroy Plushie 12cm | Plush | €21 |
| Peanuts Snoopy Stuffed Animal with Scarf | Plush, 17 cm | €32 |
| Oak Wooden Snoopy | Wooden figure, 2 sizes | From €90 |
| Snoopy Figurine 27 cm | Resin sculpture | From €306 |
Peanuts Snoopy Stuffed Animal with Scarf
Snoopy dressed for the cold, 17 cm tall. The autumn pick. €32
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Snoopy Corduroy Plushie 12cm
A small corduroy Snoopy for a desk, a bag or a trick-or-treat bucket. €21
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Snoopy Figurine 27 cm
A pop-art resin Snoopy by Leblon Delienne, for collectors. From €306
View productMore Peanuts reading: what bird is Woodstock? and our Snoopy plush sizes and styles guide.
Frequently asked questions
When did It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown first air?
On October 27, 1966.
Does the Great Pumpkin ever appear?
No. Linus waits all night and the Great Pumpkin never comes.
Who created Snoopy?
Charles M. Schulz, in the comic strip Peanuts, which began in 1950.
