1. The original ‘Great Pumpkin’ story was actually about religion

2. The Halloween special came to life because CBS wanted another “blockbuster”

3. The success of the Halloween special ensured the future of the ‘Peanuts’ specials

4. Kids sent candy to Charlie Brown after it aired

5. It featured almost the entire original cast from ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

6. Sally’s lines were almost ruined because of a loose tooth

7. The first adult to record a voice for a Peanuts special was for Snoopy

8. Lucy is reading a TV Guide featuring herself on the cover

9. The idea of “Snoopy the Flying Ace” came from Sparky’s son

10. NASA took inspiration from Snoopy’s Flying Ace

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