First Black "Peanuts" character Franklin featured in new Apple TV+ animated special "Welcome Home, Franklin" debuting Friday.

Franklin, the first Black character in the "Peanuts" comic strip, brings a grounded and level-headed nature to the strip, often finding the antics of the other characters to be quite bizarre in contrast. Introduced in 1968, Franklin plays an integral role in Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, an animated Apple TV+ special set to premiere on Friday.

February 14, 2024
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