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A Charlie Brown Christmas (TV 1965) 8.3
Repelled by the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find the true meaning of Christmas. Director:Bill MelendezWriter:Charles M. Schulz |
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Cast
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Ann Altieri | ... |
Freida
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Chris Doran | ... | |
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Sally Dryer | ... |
Violet
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Bill Melendez | ... |
Snoopy
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Karen Mendelson | ... |
Patty
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Geoffrey Ornstein | ... |
Pig-Pen
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Peter Robbins | ... |
Charlie Brown
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Christopher Shea | ... |
Linus Van Pelt
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Kathy Steinberg | ... |
Sally Brown
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Tracy Stratford | ... |
Lucy Van Pelt
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Storyline
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 paegent. Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>
Plot Keywords:
christmas | meaning of christmas | christmas tree | commercialism | tree |Taglines:
Happiness is watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas." See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 December 1965 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Feliz Natal, Charlie Brown See more »Box Office
Budget:
$150,000 (estimated)Company Credits
Production Co:
Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Bill Melendez Productions, United Feature Syndicate (UFS) See more »
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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1.33 : 1
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Charlie Brown: [Charlie Brown and Linus stop at a wall on their trip to the pond for ice skating] I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I'm not happy. I don't feel the way I'm supposed to feel.
[begins to walk with Linus again]
Charlie Brown: I just don't understand Christmas, I guess. I like getting presents and sending Christmas cards and decorating trees and all that, but I'm still not happy. I always end up feeling depressed.
Linus Van Pelt: Charlie Brown, you're the only person I ...
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(uncredited)
Music by Vince Guaraldi
Performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio
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Did You Know?
Trivia
When viewing the rough cut of the show, both Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson were convinced that they had a flop on their hands. After it premiered, they were happily surprised and shocked at the high ratings and excellent reviews that the show received. Today, the show remains the second longest-running Christmas special on US network television (the 1964 Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer premiered one year earlier and is still broadcast every year on US network television). See more »Goofs
When Schroeder and Lucy are discussing what Beethoven contributed, he stops playing the piano, but the piano doesn't stop right away. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Charlie Brown: [Charlie Brown and Linus stop at a wall on their trip to the pond for ice skating] I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I'm not happy. I don't feel the way I'm supposed to feel.
[begins to walk with Linus again]
Charlie Brown: I just don't understand Christmas, I guess. I like getting presents and sending Christmas cards and decorating trees and all that, but I'm still not happy. I always end up feeling depressed.
Linus Van Pelt: Charlie Brown, you're the only person I ...
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Soundtracks
"Happiness Theme"(uncredited)
Music by Vince Guaraldi
Performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio
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A Charlie Brown Christmas is probably the most unique Christmas film you can find. It's different because the Peanuts gang seem melancholy and introspective much of the time. I mean, do kids really worry about the commercialization of Christmas?!
Nevertheless, the special really speaks to adults and probably older kids, and keeps you thinking after it's over. It has a very good message, and the music, while also melancholy, sticks with you for a long time afterwards. You could probably play a few notes of their "Christmastime" song, and I'll immediately picture this film. This movie should definitely become part of anybody's holiday collection, even if it's only to stand out from the other material.
My IMDb Rating: 9/10. My Yahoo! Grade: A- (Almost Perfect)