On this episode of Our American Stories, dealing with a small budget and a short deadline, A Charlie Brown Christmas was released to critical acclaim on December 9, 1965. While audiences loved it, there were many doubters behind the scenes at CBS. Our host, Lee Habeeb, tells the story.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, dealing with a small budget and a short deadline, A Charlie Brown Christmas was released to critical acclaim on December 9, 1965. While audiences loved it, there were many doubters behind the scenes at CBS. Our host, Lee Habeeb, tells the story.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Why CBS Nearly Pulled the Plug on A Charlie Brown Christmas

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On this episode of Our American Stories, long before Little Debbie snacks became a staple in grocery stores, there was a young couple trying to recover from financial loss during the Great Depression. O.D. and Ruth McKee started small, selling cakes from a car and slowly building a business that would eventually become the powerhouse we know today.

Simon Whistler of the Today I Found Out YouTube channel shares the little-known story behind Little Debbie and its iconic snack cakes.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, long before Little Debbie snacks became a staple in grocery stores, there was a young couple trying to recover from financial loss during the Great Depression. O.D. and Ruth McKee started small, selling cakes from a car and slowly building a business that would eventually become the powerhouse we know today. Simon Whistler of the&nbsp;Today I Found Out&nbsp;YouTube channel shares the little-known story behind Little Debbie and its iconic snack cakes.
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 The Sweetheart of American Snacks: The Little Debbie Story

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Las Vegas built its identity on spectacle, and few places capture that history quite like the Neon Museum. Tucked just off the Strip, it brings together the glowing signs that once defined the city and preserves them as part of its living story.

Aaron Berger shares how the museum grew from a simple idea into one of the most distinctive Las Vegas landmarks.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Las Vegas built its identity on spectacle, and few places capture that history quite like the Neon Museum. Tucked just off the Strip, it brings together the glowing signs that once defined the city and preserves them as part of its living story. Aaron Berger shares how the museum grew from a simple idea into one of the most distinctive Las Vegas landmarks.
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The Neon Museum in Las Vegas: Inside the Signs That Built the Strip

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jay Van Andel, co-founder of Amway, built one of the most successful businesses in American history. But at home, his greatest lessons weren’t about business, they were about family, discipline, and faith.

Each night at the dinner table, Jay and his wife Betty made time to teach their children through real-life experiences, sharing the challenges of building a company and the values that sustained them. From family meals to a life-changing trip into the Soviet Union, their children saw firsthand the difference between systems, and the importance of freedom, responsibility, and perseverance.

In this tribute, Dave Van Andel and Barb Gaby reflect on their parents’ marriage, their struggles with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and the lasting lessons that shaped their lives.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jay Van Andel, co-founder of Amway, built one of the most successful businesses in American history. But at home, his greatest lessons weren&rsquo;t about business, they were about family, discipline, and faith. Each night at the dinner table, Jay and his wife Betty made time to teach their children through real-life experiences, sharing the challenges of building a company and the values that sustained them. From family meals to a life-changing trip into the Soviet Union, their children saw firsthand the difference between systems, and the importance of freedom, responsibility, and perseverance. In this tribute, Dave Van Andel and Barb Gaby reflect on their parents&rsquo; marriage, their struggles with Alzheimer&rsquo;s and Parkinson&rsquo;s, and the lasting lessons that shaped their lives.
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Jay Van Andel and the Family Lessons Behind the Amway Founder’s Success

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Why CBS Nearly Pulled the Plug on A Charlie Brown Christmas

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