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Snoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV
appleinsider.com Sep 24, 2026

Snoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV

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Apple TV is adding two original holiday specials this winter, featuring the Peanuts character Snoopy and the Jim Henson franchise Fraggle Rock. “Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy” debuts November 13, following the beagle as he tries to erase his name from the naughty list and learns the true meaning of the season. The platform also streams “The Snoopy Show – Happiness Is Holiday Traditions” and “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown,” which bring back Snoopy’s brother Spike. “Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift,” a musical episode starring the Fraggles and guest Nicole Scherzinger, arrives December 4; Wembley the Spirit Captain must retrieve a stolen snow globe and spread cheer. Both titles join Apple TV’s existing holiday catalog and are available to new subscribers through a three‑month free trial or a seven‑day trial followed by a $14.99 monthly fee for unlimited streaming of all content.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · Apple TV is leveraging beloved legacy characters to boost its seasonal subscriber growth and differentiate its holiday slate from competing streaming services.
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