"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"

Written by Charles M. Schulz.

Special Thanksgiving/Peanuts Review: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

Cast
Todd Barbee as Charlie Brown, Robin Kohn as Lucy van Pelt, Stephen Shea as Linus van Pelt, Hilary Momberger as Sally Brown, Christopher DeFaria as Peppermint Patty, Jimmy Ahrens as Marcie, Robin Reed as Franklin, and Bill Melendez as Snoopy and Woodstock. Directed by Bill Melendez.

Review
The Thanksgiving special is a staple of this holiday, and it shows in this special. It's fun to watch and of course very humorous to watch. This is a special that's all the stuff you'll love. The characters are all fun and all entertaining on a review short to accommodate the Thanksgiving feast that is probably happening right now.

Overall, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

"You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown"

Written by Charles M. Schulz.

Special Peanuts/Election Day Review: You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown.

Cast
Chad Webber as Charlie Brown, Stephen Shea as Linus van Pelt, Robin Kohn as Lucy van Pelt, Hilary Momberger as Sally Brown, Todd Barbee as Russell Anderson, Linda Ercoli as Violet, Brian Kazanjian as Schroeder, Bill Melendez as Snoopy/Woodstock. Directed by Bill Melendez.

Review
You're Not Elected is also a good special, with Linus once again being the main character. The special has humor that again mixes in to the plot, making it an interest and a treat to watch. It's amazing how you can make a special about Election Day and yet still make it seem unpolitical that it works single handily.

Overall, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

"Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown"

Written by Craig Schulz, Charles M. Schulz & Stephan Pastis.

Peanuts Review: Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown.

Cast

Austin Lux as Linus Van Pelt, Amanda Pace as Sally, Trenton Rogers as Charlie Brown and Schroeder, Grace Rolek as Lucy Van Pelt, Shane Baumel as Pig-Pen, Blesst Bowden as Violet, Ciara Bravo as Patty, Andy Pessoa as Shermy, and Andy Beall as Snoopy and Woodstock. Directed by Andrew Beall and Frank Molieri.


Review
Linus and his blanket have always has a special connection all throughout the Peanuts special, even in A Charlie Brown Christmas (With the scene involving hitting a can with a snowball with the help of his blanket being one), so making a special about this makes a good deal of sense. Does it work though? Yea, it does. It all seems good and well, having some funny and yet some dramatic moments, which are a staple of the specials. The only thing I find wrong is the one scene dealing with Charlie Brown and his torment. Honesty I felt it went a bit too far (Gee, using the first comic strip to bash the character most associated with the comic strip? Ouch.), but it's still good, nonetheless.

Overall, I give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"

Written by Charles M. Schulz.

Special Halloween/Peanuts Review: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Cast
Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown and Pig-Pen, Christopher Shea as Linus van Pelt, Sally Dryer as Lucy van Pelt, Glenn Mendelson as Schroeder, Kathy Steinberg as Sally Brown, Ann Altieri as Violet Gray, Lisa DeFaria as Patty, Bill Melendez as Snoopy. Directed by Bill Melendez.

Review
It is a classic as it expresses the best of the Peanuts comic/specials, with humor mixed into the plot. It's a fun story to watch for anyone. Its characters and animation work hand in hand and it does have the classic feel that Peanuts special usually have.

Overall, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

"She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown"

Directed by Phil Roman.

Review: She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown.

Cast
Patricia Patts as Peppermint Patty, Arrin Skelley as Charlie Brown and Bully, Casey Carlson as Marcie and Teacher, Bill Melendez as Snoopy and Announcer, Jason Victor Serinus as Woodstock.

Review
Ah, a non holiday Peanuts special (By the 1980's, they had used most of the holidays for their specials, even...Arbor Day.) for once, and without Charlie Brown for a majority, instead its Peppermint Patty, who is either a decent character (Probably the only character not named Charlie Brown, Linus, or Snoopy to have any usefulness or good personality) or an odd kind of person. I pick the middle, but at least the special is good, right? While seeming absurd at times, it does boast some fine animaton, especially with some real looking skating, and it does have some enjoyment, like Peanuts should do.

Overall, I give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

"Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!"

Directed by Bill Melendez and Written by Charles M. Schulz.

Review: Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!

Cast

Chad Allen as Charlie Brown, Jeremy Miller as Linus van Pelt, Melissa Guzzi as Lucy van Pelt, Kristie Baker as Peppermint Patty, Elizabeth Lyn Fraser as Sally Brown, Bill Melendez as Snoopy and Woodstock, Aron Mandelbaum as Schroeder, and Jason Mendelson as Marcie.

Review

Once again I'm reviewing a special, and revolving around Peanuts once again. While this isn't as great as A Charlie Brown Christmas or even A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, it is at least somewhat interesting and it does have some fun with its premise, on New Year's Eve, no less! It has fine animation and my favorite, Snoopy, along with Woodstock, the little...bird. It's a useful special, for what its worth. Happy New Years everyone.

Overall, I give it 4 out of 10 stars.

"A Chalie Brown Christmas"

Written by Charles M. Schulz. Directed by Bill Melendez.

Review: A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Cast

Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown and Pig-Pen, Chris Shea as Linus van Pelt, Tracy Stratford as Lucy van Pelt, Kathy Steinberg as Sally Brown, Chris Doran as Schroeder and Shermy, Karen Mendelson as Patty, Sally Dryer as Violet Gray, Ann Altieri as Frieda, and Bill Melendez as Snoopy. 

Review

Based off the classic comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, this is a classic special, that can be watched over and over again and still be loved by everyone. The special has a serious and funny tone to it that tells the true meaning of Christmas, and it entertains everyone from ages 1 to immortal. I recommend this as the first special to watch, along with Rudolph. The first of many Peanuts tales and the best.

Overall, I give it  a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.