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 Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi.
Director: Lee Mendelson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: December 31, 1963
Cast
- Don Sherwood - Narrator (voice)
- Peter Robbins - Charlie Brown (voice)
- Christopher Shea - Linus Van Pelt (voice)
- Karen Mendelson - Lucy Van Pelt - Patty (voice)
- Tracy Stratford - Lucy Van Pelt (singing voice)
- Chris Doran - Schroeder / Shermy (voice)
- Sally Dryer - Violet (voice)
- Ann Altieri - Frieda (voice)
- Geoffrey Ornstein - "Pig-Pen" (voice)
- Bill Melendez - Snoopy (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Vince Guaraldi
Editing: Sheldon Fay
Production: Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Playhouse Pictures, United Feature Syndicate, The Coca-Cola Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown was directed by Lee Mendelson.
- Who stars in A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown stars Don Sherwood, Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Karen Mendelson, Tracy Stratford, Chris Doran.
- How long is A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Boy Named Charlie Brown produced?
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown was produced in United States of America.