A new Charlie Brown television special is airing this Friday on ABC. In “Lucy Must Be Traded Charlie Brown” the ever suffering manager of a team with 900 straight losses (our zig-zag shirted hero) must deal with his incompetent right fielder who has never caught a ball. A trade is proposed and the usual Peanuts brand of angst and humor ensues. The special kicks off ABC’s annual Charlie Brown season which will continue with the Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chirstmas, and Valentine specials. David Benoit interprets Vince Guaraldi’s jazz piano themes for the newer programs.