A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1963)
This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts animated television specials, bringing together for the first time Schulz, animator Bill Melendez, producer Lee Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi.
Director: Lee Mendelson
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Don Sherwood as Narrator (voice) |
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Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown (voice) |
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Christopher Shea as Linus Van Pelt (voice) |
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Karen Mendelson as Lucy Van Pelt - Patty (voice) |
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Tracy Stratford as Lucy Van Pelt (singing voice) |
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Chris Doran as Schroeder / Shermy (voice) |
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Sally Dryer as Violet (voice) |
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Ann Altieri as Frieda (voice) |
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Geoffrey Ornstein as "Pig-Pen" (voice) |
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Bill Melendez as Snoopy (voice) |
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Charles M. Schulz as Self |
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Meredith Hodges as Self |
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Monte Schulz as Self |
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Craig Schulz as Self |
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Amy Schulz as Self |
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Sue Broadwell as Self |
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Willie Mays as Self |
| Production | Lee Mendelson | Producer |
| Writing | Lee Mendelson | Writer |
| Editing | Sheldon Fay | Editor |
| Directing | Lee Mendelson | Director |
| Visual Effects | Bill Melendez | Animation Director |
| Sound | Vince Guaraldi | Music |
| Production | Charles M. Schulz | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Sheldon Fay | Cinematography |