New 'Peanuts' Special Revisits Controversial Scene, Promotes Inclusion

The latest Peanuts animation, 'Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,' addresses past criticisms by showcasing unity among characters.

The new Peanuts special, 'Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,' addresses a controversial scene from the 1973 special 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' where Franklin is seen sitting alone on one side of the table.
In the new special, Franklin's friends invite him to sit with them, directly referencing and rectifying the debated scene.
The decision to address the controversy was highlighted by Craig Schulz, son of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, emphasizing the importance of rectifying the issue.
The special also serves as an origin story for Franklin, showcasing his move to a new town and his efforts to fit in with the Peanuts gang.
'Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin' is now streaming on Apple TV+, alongside the original 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' special.