Ding ding ding! Correct! Of course, Arthur would have been equally correct. 
It's amazing how much the two share in common. I have to wonder how much is coincidental and how much was directly inspired by Peanuts. Also, there's the fact that both shows make effective use of traditionally-black music styles, which is very unconventional for cartoons. With Peanuts, it was jazz. With Arthur, it's the reggae theme song.
I suppose great minds think alike.
I agree with this opinion.