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A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1963)

1963-12-31 · 26m · EN
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This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts animated television specials, bringing together for the first time Schulz, animator Bill Melendez, producer Lee Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi.

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Lee MendelsonDirector, Writer

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Don SherwoodDon SherwoodNarrator (voice)Peter RobbinsPeter RobbinsCharlie Brown (voice)Charles M. SchulzCharles M. SchulzHimselfChristopher SheaChristopher SheaLinus Van Pelt (voice)Karen MendelsonKaren MendelsonLucy Van Pelt / Patty (voice)Tracy StratfordTracy StratfordLucy Van Pelt (singing voice)Chris DoranChris DoranSchroeder / Shermy (voice)Sally DryerSally DryerViolet (voice)Ann AltieriAnn AltieriFrieda (voice)Geoffrey OrnsteinGeoffrey Ornstein"Pig-Pen" (voice)Bill MelendezBill MelendezSnoopy (voice)Meredith HodgesMeredith HodgesHerself

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What is A Boy Named Charlie Brown about?

This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts animated television specials, bringing together for the first time Schulz, animator Bill Melendez, producer Lee Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi.

How long is A Boy Named Charlie Brown?

A Boy Named Charlie Brown has a runtime of 26 minutes.