Backflip With Chip – Oct 2, 1950 – “Peanuts” Debut In Seven Newspapers

Oct 2, 1950 - "Peanuts," the comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz, was published for the first time in seven newspapers.  This was just the beginning of a major franchise for Charlie Brown, Lucy, Schroeder and all the rest.  Merchandising in the form of holiday specials, books, greeting cards, and so much more is still prevalent today.  Be a winner with the Classic Rewards Club, login and enter today’s keyword: Peanuts, for your chance to win some great prizes.