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A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition
Since its top-rated debut on CBS in December 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has been one of America's most beloved television shows. Year after year, fans of all ages tune in to the Emmy-winning Christmas special that has earned a permanent place in the nation's popular culture.This collector's treasury contains the entire script of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," illustra...more
Hardcover, 192 pages
Published
October 31st 2000
by It Books
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As a fan of the comic strip Peanuts, I could certainly be described as a "target audience" for this type of literature.
But I was surprised in the first read-through of this 192-page book at the format. You see, the making of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is covered from beginning to end in the very first chapter. So at page 33 I was somewhat confused as to what to expect in the following pages. The next four chapters are mini-biographies of the major talents involved in the production with emphasi...more
But I was surprised in the first read-through of this 192-page book at the format. You see, the making of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is covered from beginning to end in the very first chapter. So at page 33 I was somewhat confused as to what to expect in the following pages. The next four chapters are mini-biographies of the major talents involved in the production with emphasi...more
How to make a classic tradition: Start with "Sparky" Schultz' comic strip, add the animation & direction of Melendez, include the production of Mendelson and complete it with the jazz of Vince Guaraldi! That's how you make a classic, Charlie Brown!
I've gained a greater appreciation of the cartoons I enjoy so much.
One thing you might miss is the mini-scene flip book, which you'll find in the bottom right-hand corner of the book.
I've gained a greater appreciation of the cartoons I enjoy so much.
One thing you might miss is the mini-scene flip book, which you'll find in the bottom right-hand corner of the book.
This book was a great behind-the-scenes look at my favorite Christmas special of all time. As a kid I used to watch the special all the time, so learning more about it now that I'm an adult was fun.
My father knew I was reading the Peanuts collections, so he got this for me used. I read it on Christmas Eve. Its an awesome book. It talks about all the aspects of the special, going from the first idea through its music, casting, and reception. There is a full script, with artwork, and even the sheet music with annotations for the action!
Love this story. I have a hard back version of this book by Charles M. Schulz adepted from a Bell Melendez production (1965)
Tells how the tv special came into existance. also include biographies and the script of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
This is an insightful, quick read for any Peanuts fan. The first few chapters give you an overview of the history of the Christmas special and those involved in its creation. The second half contains sheet music from the soundtrack as well as an illustrated script of the complete show. Any collector would enjoy the behind-the-scenes photos in this book, as well as the old Charlie Brown advertisements. I'm happy I had the chance to read this and learn more about how my favorite Christmas show cam...more
Mar 28, 2007
Obadiah
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of all things Christmas...
Shelves:
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This is a behind-the-scenes look at the Charlie Brown Christmas Special (which is probably my favorite 22 minutes in history). My only disappointment is that the books LOOKS like it has a lot of material but, in fact, is short. The bulk of the book is a reprint of the screenplay and that isn't exactly long.... I read it every year around Christmas. It's worth adding to the shelf.
I thought it was really good. If you're a die hard Peanuts fan you'll like it. You'll go "behind the scenes" with the creation of the Peanuts as well as the actual movie itself with out it getting boring.
I admit that the only part of this book I've actually read is the script. When I was a kid I read that part every single day of December. By the time Christmas Day came I could recite it from memory.
A Charlie Brown Christmas has always been my favourite of the Peanuts gang and, after Rudolph, my favourite Christmas special.
A Charlie Brown Christmas has always been my favourite of the Peanuts gang and, after Rudolph, my favourite Christmas special.
great insight on the classic show. a must if you watch the tv classic annually like i do. (a good christmas decoration to boot!)
A history and behind-the-scenes look at our favorite Christmas classic, plus an illustrated script of the show.
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Charles Monroe Schulz was an American cartoonist, whose comic strip Peanuts proved one of the most popular and influential in the history of the medium, and is still widely reprinted on a daily basis.
Schulz's first regular cartoons, Li'l Folks, were published from 1947 to 1950 by the St. Paul Pioneer Press; he first used the name Charlie Brown for a character there, although he applied the name in...more
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Schulz's first regular cartoons, Li'l Folks, were published from 1947 to 1950 by the St. Paul Pioneer Press; he first used the name Charlie Brown for a character there, although he applied the name in...more
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