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Bill Melendez

Bill Melendez was a Mexican-American animator, director, producer and voice actor who was best known for his work on the Peanuts television specials. He was the only person to bring Charles Schulz's Peanuts characters to life for television and film. Melendez died in 2008 at the age of 91.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Film Age rating: 2 Year: 1965 IMDB Rating: 8.3

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. Charli...

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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Film Age rating: 2 Year: 1966 IMDB Rating: 8.2

This classic "Peanuts" tale focuses on the thumb-sucking, blanket-holding Linus, and his touching faith in the "Great Pumpkin." When Linus discovers that no one else believes in the creature, he sets...

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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1973 IMDB Rating: 7.7

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 Ch...

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It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1974 IMDB Rating: 7.5

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 nea...

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Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Film Age rating: 2 Year: 1975 IMDB Rating: 7.4

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' st...

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Snoopy, Come Home

Snoopy, Come Home

Film Age rating: 1 Year: 1972 IMDB Rating: 7.4

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 liv...

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Snoopy, Come Home

Snoopy, Come Home

Film Age rating: 1 Year: 1972 IMDB Rating: 7.4

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 liv...

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The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

Series Age rating: 2 Year: 1983 IMDB Rating: 7.4

Your favorite Peanuts stories come to life in this animated television series. With short sketches featuring these classic and much-loved characters, it's easy to, as the opening song suggests, “have...

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A Boy Named Charlie Brown

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Film Age rating: 2 Year: 1969 IMDB Rating: 7.3

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 gi...

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown

Film Age rating: 1 Year: 1977 IMDB Rating: 7.2

The Peanuts gang, including Snoopy and Woodstock, have gone off to summer camp. After a few days of the usual summer-camp activities, they all take part in a rafting race. Battling treacherous rapids,...

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