Tuesday, October 05, 2021
New Peanuts Holiday Special on Apple TV+, PBS to Air Classic Holiday Specials; COZI TV Acquires Heartland

Apple announced that For Auld Lang Syne - the first new original holiday special to come from Apple's expanded partnership with WildBrain - will premiere globally on Friday, December 10 on Apple TV+. In the special, after the Peanuts gang experience a disappointing Christmas because Grandma can’t visit, Lucy resolves to throw herself the best New Year’s Eve party ever, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish just one of his resolutions before the clock strikes twelve. The festive tradition of gathering to watch the classic adventures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends continues this holiday season with Apple and PBS again teaming up to offer multiple ways to view ad-free airings of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Peanuts fans of all ages will not only be able to stream these iconic specials in HD on Apple TV+, but the Halloween special, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will also air on PBS and PBS KIDS on Sunday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings), A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving will air on PBS and PBS KIDS on Sunday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings) and A Charlie Brown Christmas will air on PBS and PBS KIDS on Sunday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. (check local listings).
Starting Sunday, October 10, COZI TV viewers will now be able to enjoy the family-drama television series Heartland. The newest addition to COZI TV's lineup of programming will hold a regular timeslot on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each week. This Sunday's COZI TV premiere will include episodes from season one. Heartland has aired for 14 seasons, originally debuting in 2007, it is based off the Heartland book series written by Lauren Brooke. The series is set on a family ranch in scenic foothills of the Rocky Mountains and follows the Fleming family after the tragic loss of their matriarch. Fans will watch characters Amy Fleming, played by Amber Marshall, and Lou Fleming, played by Michelle Morgan, as they work through their family dramas, pursue their dreams and discover things about themselves they didn’t know as they come together along with the rest of their family to help save their family ranch.
The following episodes will air for Heartland's COZI TV premiere on Sunday, October 10 (check local listings):
11:00 a.m. Coming Home – Season 1, Episode 1
12:00 p.m. After the Storm – Season 1, Episode 2
1:00 p.m. Breaking Free – Season 1, Episode 3
2:00 p.m. Taking Chances – Season 1, Episode 4
3:00 p.m. The Best Laid Plans – Season 1, Episode 5
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, October 20
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Downsizing" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Calvin and Marty face permit delays at Westside Fuse Box, pushing back the grand opening, while Malcolm’s booming writing career sparks an urgent search for a new nanny. Over at the Johnson house, Dave is still struggling to bounce back after being fired.
DMV - "Stay in Your Lane" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When the insanity at the DMV causes a new hire to quit, Colette worries Noa will follow and tries to make things better despite colleague Gregg’s advice. Meanwhile, employees and customers struggle through a sweltering L.A. day with a barely functional air conditioner.
TV We Love - "The Brady Bunch" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The Brady Bunch stars Barry Williams and Christopher Knight open up about growing up Brady, sharing never-before-told stories of America's favorite blended family.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 20)
Monday, October 20
- Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys and a Girl) - Watch Ryan on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Laura Benanti (Life & Beth/Younger/The Detour/Go On/Starved) - Laura makes a special appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Jesse Plemons (No Activity/Bent) - Jesse is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He also talks about Bugonia on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Emma Stone (The Curse) - Emma talks about Bugonia on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Timothy Simons (Nobody Wants This/HouseBroken/Veep) - Timothy talks about Nobody Wants This on CBS Mornings Plus in the 9am hour.
- Tamera Mowry-Housley (Sister, Sister/Roommates) - Tamera talks about Hallmark's Baked with Love baking competition on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Danielle Fishel (Girl Meets World/Boy Meets World) - Danielle talks about ABC's Dancing with the Stars on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season
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