It seems doubtful this would have happened today. The story is even more remarkable considering the fact that the unnamed “TV executives” were likely Jewish:
When the Linus Christmas Speech was shown to TV executives they opposed it
— Jack Poso
They said it was "too churchy"
Charles Schultz insisted the Scripture passage be included and said, "If we don't do it, who will?"
Greatest moment of kids TV historypic.twitter.com/AfHjBwBL5t(@JackPosobiec) December 18, 2024
I never miss the showing of that animated story. Just call me a kid,
It was brilliantly done, Fred. Impeccable timing and dramatic effect.