Peanuts by Charles Schulz for December 24, 1963
Transcript:
Frieda stands on a stage and says, "Next on our program will be Linus Van Pelt who will sing, 'Jingle Bells' . . ."<BR><BR> Linus stands on stage and says, "Before I begin I'd like to say a few words about how programs like these can ruin a child's holiday season by causing worries and tensions that . . ."<BR><BR> Lucy shouts from backstage, "Sing, you blockhead!"<BR><BR> Linus throws back his head and sings "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way . . ."<BR><BR>
I remember in the animated version of this strip, it was revealed that Linus was completely tone-deaf