EP 99 December 1958 -Big Stars, Rustlers Round-up & O'Mighty One!

About this episode

The episode discusses Peanuts strips from December 1958, focusing on Beethoven's birthday and Christmas themes.

The boys are back in town to discuss Peanuts newspaper strips from December 1958. This month Beethoven's birthday takes center stage, Linus's letter to Santa and Shortcomings! Elsewhere, there is talk of Christmas presents and lack of booze! Come back every week and join Chief & Parky as they continue their 12.5 year Odyssey to read and discuss 50 years of Peanuts strips. Next up, January 1959!

People in this episode

Hosts: Chief, Parky

Topics covered

• Peanuts newspaper strips
• Beethoven's birthday
• Christmas presents
• Linus's letter to Santa
• 1958 nostalgia

Keywords

• Peanuts
• Beethoven
• Linus
• Christmas
• December 1958
• newspaper strips
• nostalgia

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Peanuts

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