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Bill Melendez Erin Chase Jason Mendelson
Original Title :
This Is America, Charlie Brown
Genre :
TV Series / Animation / Comedy / Drama / Family / History
Cast :
Bill Melendez,Erin Chase,Jason Mendelson
Type :
TV Series
Time :
24min
Rating :
7.6/10

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In this CBS animated miniseries of eight episodes, the Peanuts gang (created by Charles M. Schulz) visit important events in United States history. The episodes were: "The Mayflower Voyagers," "The Birth of the Constitution," "The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad," "The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk", "The NASA Space Station," "The Great Inventors," "The Smithsonian and the Presidency," and "The Music and Heroes of America."
Series cast summary:
Bill Melendez Bill Melendez - Snoopy / - 8 episodes, 1988-1989
Erin Chase Erin Chase - Charlie Brown 7 episodes, 1988-1989
Jason Mendelson Jason Mendelson - Peppermint Patty / - 7 episodes, 1988-1989
Brandon Stewart Brandon Stewart - Linus Van Pelt 6 episodes, 1988-1989
Gregg Berger Gregg Berger - John Kruesi / - 6 episodes, 1988-1989
Frank Welker Frank Welker - Abraham Lincoln / - 6 episodes, 1988-1989
Brittany Thornton Brittany Thornton - Sally Brown / - 5 episodes, 1988-1989
Erica Gayle Erica Gayle - Lucy / - 4 episodes, 1988-1989

Jazz greats Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, and David Benoit all contributed original music to the series.

This is the first "Peanuts" special where we actually see complete adults and where we hear the actual words adults speak instead of the muffled brass instrument we usually hear.


User reviews

Agalen

Agalen

The quality that went into these shows were amazing. During the 1980's nobody could hold a candle to the quality of programming CBS was running. Whether it was their prime time specials featuring Peanuts and Garfield or their Saturday morning lineup, CBS showed quality animation.

In this series of specials, we see the peanuts gang explore the history of America. Coming the all American spirit of the characters with a very mature look at history, we're rewarded with a splendid display of what animation can be when it is done correctly.

I just can't believe these specials are now 16 years old. We need more quality programming like this on TV today.
melody of you

melody of you

This is a wonderful series! No grade school history class should be without it. Heck, no HIGH school history class! Each episode deals with a different period of American history including the Mayflower, famous inventors, the pioneer days, the forging of the Constitution and the space age. Featuring some wonderful music from America's heritage and great (don't laugh, I mean it) performances by Charlie and his friends, this is a prize-worthy tribute to our nation.
Aver

Aver

I have never seen this episode 1 of 8 in the Series. Neither have I seen any of the other 7. I'm ready to remember my history surrounding the reason why Thanksgiving is a National Holiday and the traditions we have developed from this holiday. This is a good history lesson and reminder for all, especially children. So far, I have only seen this one about the Mayflower voyage. I'm eager to see the others in this series though. ABC played this bonus cartoon immediately after 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' and that was cool. It definitely sheds light on a memory about an important piece of our American history.