What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown takes place directly after the events of Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and don't come back!!!) where Charlie Brown, Linus Van Pelt, Patricia "Peppermint Patty" Reichardt, and Marcie Carlin tour battlefields of France and Belgium to reflect on the sacrifices of brave American, French, British, and Canadian service members who died in both World Wars. While there are a few gags (such as a school of little birds that enjoy following around the gang's Citroen 2CV) this is a more serious episode. Personally, I love it. It treats the subject matter with the respect and reverence that it deserves. The use of stock footage (albeit in filters such as those utilized) also adds to the short. This is also one of the few instances in a Peanuts short where an adult is not only audible but visible as well. I highly recommend this one.
Review of What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
(1983 TV Short)
A more mature Peanuts special makes for a better one.
21 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers