Lee Mendelson

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown (2015)

A musical celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Christmas classic. Hosted by Kristen Bell. ...

Peanuts - 1960's Collection (2009)

All six remastered Peanuts TV Specials from the 1960's—A Charlie Brown Christmas; Charlie Brown's All-Stars; It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown; You're in Love, Charlie Brown; He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown; and It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown—av ...

Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park (2009)

A short documentary about Vince Guaraldi, the composer most well known for his work on several 'Peanuts' animated television specials. ...

He's a Bully, Charlie Brown (2006)

Charlie Brown and a few of his friends attend a camp, and there they meet Joe Agate, a lying bully who offers to teach kids the game of Marbles without telling them it's for keep. Then he takes their marbles for good. When Rerun is tricked and gets his mar ...

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)

All Rerun wants from Santa is a dog, but his mother won't let him have one. Spending time with Snoopy provides the perfect pick-me-up. But when Snoopy gets too busy to play with Rerun, they call in a substitute—Snoopy's brother Spike. ...

Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown (2003)

Angst-ridden Charlie Brown attempts to motivate his team, while Lucy in right field nettles poor Chuck into a nervous wreck. With their losses mounting, Charlie Brown tries every remedy to score a win--even trading his own dog--yet nothing improves the tea ...

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002)

Tis the season for the cheer and charm of the Peanuts kids - and this delight special offers five segments full of unforgettable moments. Snoopy works as a bell-ringer to raise money and tries making peace with the ferocious cat next door. Linus strives to ...

A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002)

Lovesick Charlie Brown hopes – still – to get a valentine from the Little Red-Haired Girl, as does Sally from Linus, Lucy from Schroeder and Peppermint Patty from Charlie Brown. ...

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (2001)

Now, years later, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Christmas favorite. Hosted by comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, this program includes interviews with some of the actors who brought the Peanuts gang to life, and archive footage of th ...

It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown (2000)

Based on the legend of the Pied Piper, it stars Snoopy as the title character, who tries to rid the Peanuts' gang's hometown of mice by playing his concertina, in return for a year's supply of dog food. ...

It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! (1997)

Linus is planning a birthday party. While trying out his new in-line skates in the neighborhood park, he meets a nice little girl with a beautiful singing voice. Linus invites his new friend to the party. The party should be wonderful, but Linus will only ...

It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown! (1996)

As springtime rolls around, Charlie Brown's team is performing the usual hopeless task of getting in shape for the new season. To improve the team's morale, Charlie Brown manages to find a potential team sponsor who agrees to provide uniforms, provided tha ...

You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! (1994)

The Peanuts Gang competes in a punt, pass and kick contest. The winner gets a new bicycle and a trip to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Snoopy coaches the Birds football team (made up of a bunch of Woodstock-like birds) to the AFL (Animal Football League) Super ...

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992)

As the holiday season rolls around and all the Peanuts gang are getting ready for it. Whether it be Charlie Brown struggling to raise money for his girlfriend or Sally and Peppermint Patty struggling to rehearse and memorize their one word lines for the Ch ...

Snoopy's Reunion (1991)

Sensing that his canine companion is a bit down in the mouth, Charlie Brown organizes a Daisy Hill Puppy Farm reunion for Snoopy and his seven siblings in this animated special based on the Charles M. Schulz comic strip. While Charlie Brown is dismayed to ...

Why, Charlie Brown, Why? (1990)

A new girl comes to the neighbourhood school and Linus is smitten with her. Unfortunately, she develops the symptoms of leukemia and must go to the hospital for cancer treatment. Linus and Charlie Brown help her through the traumas of chemotherapy as best ...

You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown! (1990)

You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown, the first Peanuts TV special of the 1990s, is one of many prime-time animated TV specials, based on characters from the Charles M. Schulz comic strip Peanuts. It originally aired on the CBS network on February 2, 1990. Hos ...

Cathy's Valentine (1989)

As Valentine's Day approaches, Cathy, ever the romantic, becomes passionately consumed with thoughts of hearts, flowers and candle-lit dinners. ...

Cathy's Last Resort (1988)

Cathy's preparations for an idyllic, romantic vacation with her boyfriend, Irving, go awry. ...

The Mayflower Voyagers (1988)

Follow Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and the Peanuts gang as they join the Pilgrims in their journey to the New World and celebrate the first Thanksgiving. Full of historical facts and inspiring faith in God, this short cartoon will remind your children of ou ...

It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown (1988)

Spike waves to a young woman driving a red pickup truck through the desert of Needles, California every day; it is the highlight of his day. In this combined animated and live-action special, we meet an aerobics instructor, Jenny, who wants to be a big cit ...

Snoopy: The Musical (1988)

The animated adaption of the second stage musical based on the "Peanuts" comics strip, focusing on Snoopy. ...

Cathy (1987)

An animated special based on the comic strip Cathy by Cathy Guisewite. ...

Wrinkles: In Need of Cuddles (1986)

Wrinkles In Need of Cuddles is a wonderful musical adventure featuring fabulous original songs and music. Ami Foster, co-star of the tv hit PUNKY BREWSTER, plays a young schoolgirl faced with a difficult homework assignment. She has to write a poem and can ...

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)

It's the night of Peppermint Patty's New Year's Eve bash, but Charlie Brown has to write a book report about War and Peace. Hoping to join the fun for a special dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl, he tries desperately to finish in time. ...

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1985)

The Peanuts gang perform the classic Broadway musical. In addition to the classic songs, we see Charlie Brown and his friends perform the various comedy sketches of the play. ...

It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown (1985)

It's Your 20th Television Anniversary, Charlie Brown is an animated documentary television special based on characters from the Peanuts comic strip. Hosted by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, the television special originally aired on the CBS network on ...

Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985)

After Snoopy displays his usual level of courage and runs away from his sentry duty, he happens to run into a beautiful female. Smitten, he decides to marry her. ...

The Romance of Betty Boop (1985)

In 1930s, hard-working girl Betty Boop sings at nights at her uncle Mischa's popular NY nightclub and dreams of marrying a posh rich playboy, Waldo. Gangster Johnny "Throat" and a nice hard-working ice-seller, Freddy, also woo her. ...

It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984)

The story begins at a big football game where Snoopy wins a game from Peppermint Patty's team. That night, Snoopy gets out a radio, learns some 80's dance moves, and becomes Flashbeagle. ...

Garfield on the Town (1983)

Garfield escapes from the car on a trip to the vet and finds the place where he grew up. ...

What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? (1983)

As they begin their journey home from their student exchange term, Charlie Brown and the gang find themselves sidetracked. They have severe car trouble and more importantly, they pass by various monuments to World Wars I & II. With Linus guiding them t ...

It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown (1983)

This hour-long anthology presents six animated shorts. "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz appears on camera to introduce these adaptations of some of his favorite strips, which include Charlie Brown spending two unexpectedly pleasant weeks at summer camp; Pe ...

Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? (1983)

Linus has to break devastating news, his father has a new job and has to relocate his family. Charlie Brown and the gang make their goodbyes and prepare for Linus and Lucy's departure. ...

Here Comes Garfield (1982)

The first TV special starring the rotund comic strip staple Garfield the Cat. Here, he and his dull-witted canine cohort Odie end up at the pound. ...

A Charlie Brown Celebration (1982)

Several new different Peanuts sketches are featured in this TV special, adapted from the comic strip, including Peppermint Patty's stint at dog training school and Charlie Brown spending time in the hospital. ...

No Man's Valley (1981)

Elliot, a rare California condor, must find a hideaway for endangered animals before man drives them over the brink into extinction. ...

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown (1981)

After Charlie Brown spots a girl briefly shown in a sports event broadcasting, he is smitten enough to go in search of her with the help of Linus. Unfortunately in his search, he has his usual amount of luck. As Charlie Brown is watching a football game, h ...

It's Magic, Charlie Brown (1981)

When Snoopy turns Charlie Brown invisible in a magic act, he has trouble changing him back. ...

Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown (1980)

When the circus comes to town, Snoopy naturally pays a visit. There he falls for a beautiful poodle performing there. He soon runs away to join it. While he quickly becomes a star performer, Charlie Brown is distraught by Snoopy's decision while Snoopy him ...

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) (1980)

Charlie Brown, Linus, Peppermint Patty and Marcie travel to France as foreign exchange students. Also along is Snoopy and Woodstock. While everyone is excited about the opportunity to travel to a foreign country, Charlie is disturbed by a letter he receive ...

The Fantastic Funnies (1980)

In this partially-animated TV special, Loni Anderson salutes the funny pages with interviews with famous cartoonists AND their creations! ...

Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown (1979)

A television special celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip and the 15th anniversary of animated Peanuts specials on CBS. ...

Snoopy's Musical on Ice (1978)

Live-action showcase of ice skating performances led by Snoopy. ...

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown! (1978)

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown! is the 17th primetime animated TV specials based upon the popular comic strip Peanuts, created by Charles M. Schulz. The plot is similar to that of Jack London's Call of the Wild. ...

It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown (1977)

At the school homecoming, Charlie Brown learns that he is be the escort at the banquet for the red headed girl that he has pined for all his life. With that added pressure, he hopes to put in a good showing at the football where he is placekicker. Unfortun ...

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977)

The Peanuts gang, including Snoopy and Woodstock, have gone off to summer camp. After a few days of the usual activities, they all participate in a river-rafting race. Battling treacherous rapids, wild animals and cheating bullies from a rival tent, the te ...

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown (1976)

Charlie Brown's team is forced to play against Peppermint Patty's in their field that has been converted into a lush garden. ...

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown (1976)

A 25th anniversary tribute to the "Peanuts" comic strip. ...

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (1975)

A motorcross, a race of motorbikes through a series of obstacles, provides the occasion for Charlie Brown's latest attempt to win at something. He selects Linus as his pit crew and goes to a store to select a bike, and due to insufficient funds, he must se ...

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975)

It's Valentine's Day again and Charlie Brown dreams the seemingly hopeless dream to receiving a valentine from anyone. All the while, the rest of the gang have their own trials whether it be Linus' struggle to get the biggest card he can for his beloved te ...

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)

Charlie Brown, Linus and the entire Peanuts gang are off on a lively Easter egg hunt. They suspect they've spotted the Easter Bunny … but the trouble is, he looks a lot like a certain beagle who's near and dear to Charlie Brown's heart. Is it truly the E ...

It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown (1974)

When Woodstock's fancy new nest disappears one afternoon, he turns to Snoopy for help. Adopting the guise of Sherlock Holmes (complete with cloak, deerstalker cap and bubble pipe), Snoopy and Woodstock go on the hunt for the missing nest. ...

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Charlie Brown's house for a REALLY big turkey party. Good ...

There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown (1973)

Charlie Brown's last chance to salvage his grades seems doomed when he confuses a supermarket for an art gallery he has to do a paper on. ...

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1973)

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a live-action musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts. It was an episode of the American TV series Hallmark Hall of ...

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown (1972)

With the school election looming, Linus is talked into running for school president. With Lucy and Charlie Brown as his campaign manager and Snoopy and Woodstock assisting, he stands a decent chance of victory. Soon however, he makes unrealistic promises a ...

Snoopy, Come Home (1972)

When Snoopy receives a letter from his original owner Lila, he goes to visit her in the hospital while Charlie Brown and the gang are on the lookout for him. Suddenly, Snoopy feels that he must go live with Lila, but must say goodbye to all his friends. In ...

Babar Comes to America (1971)

Play It Again, Charlie Brown (1971)

Play It Again, Charlie Brown is the seventh prime-time animated TV special based upon the popular comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. This non-holiday Peanuts special centers on Lucy, her infatuation with Schroeder, and her willingness to do anythin ...

A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)

Poor Charlie Brown. He can't fly a kite, and he always loses in baseball. Having his faults projected onto a screen by Lucy doesn't help him much either. Against the sage advice and taunting of the girls in his class, he volunteers for the class spelling b ...

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown (1969)

School is out for the summer and Charlie Brown, Linus, Schroeder and Pig Pen are planning to spend it reading every comic book, watching television, practicing ballplay, and classical music, and having clean thoughts. However, Lucy tells them that she sign ...

He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968)

When the gang loses patience with Snoopy's mischief, he suddenly finds himself back in obedience training. With a vengeance, Snoopy decides it's time to run away to Peppermint Patty's house, but soon realizes life might not be so bad with Charlie Brown aft ...

You're in Love, Charlie Brown (1967)

With the school year coming to a close, Charlie Brown is trying to work up the courage to meet his dream girl, whom he only knows as "The Little Red Haired Girl." However, he's too nervous to go meet her upfront and all his attempts to impress her at schoo ...

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)

Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle. ...

Charlie Brown's All-Stars! (1966)

After their humiliating 999th defeat, Charlie Brown's whole baseball team quits on him. All seems lost...until Charlie Brown learns that his team can join the Little League and become an official team with real uniforms! But as the team's enthusiasm sparks ...

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When ...

A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1963)

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 Me ...

A Man Named Mays (1963)

A candid, inside look at one of the greatest ballplayers ever, up through the 1963 season. Many highlights from Willie Mays's career are shown, including his 4-homer night against the Braves, his 400th homer against the Cardinals, and his 2000th hit. ...

The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass (2018)

An all-new documentary celebrating the legacy of the holiday specials created by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass including interviews with filmmakers and historians. ...

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown (2015)

A musical celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Christmas classic. Hosted by Kristen Bell. ...

Snoopy's Home Ice: The Story of the Redwood Empire Ice Arena (2010)

The story behind the Redwood Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, CA. ...

Sibling Rivalry: Growing Up Van Pelt (2009)

A short look at the origins of the beloved Peanuts sibling "Rerun Van Pelt", through his first appearance in Charles Schulz's classic comic strips through his appearance in "I Want a Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown". ...

Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park (2009)

A short documentary about Vince Guaraldi, the composer most well known for his work on several 'Peanuts' animated television specials. ...

A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas (2008)

A behind the scenes look at how A Charlie Brown Christmas was made. ...

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown (2008)

A documentary short detailing the making of the classic cartoon "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," and the particular pressure the creative team felt after the massive success of its former creation, "A Charlie Brown Christmas. ...

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic (2008)

Documentary on the making of the Peanuts Thanksgiving special. ...

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (2001)

Now, years later, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Christmas favorite. Hosted by comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, this program includes interviews with some of the actors who brought the Peanuts gang to life, and archive footage of th ...

A Charlie Brown Celebration (1982)

Several new different Peanuts sketches are featured in this TV special, adapted from the comic strip, including Peppermint Patty's stint at dog training school and Charlie Brown spending time in the hospital. ...