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Sam Jaimes
Sam Jaimes is an American animator from Hanna-Barbera Studios and Mendelson-Melendez Productions, who got his start with Disney Studios after serving in the US Navy. He animated for the ''Peanuts'' cartoon specials and movies. He directed seven Peanuts specials in the 1980s. Films * ''Sleeping Beauty'' (1959)--inbetweener * ''The Man Called Flintstone'' (1966)--assistant animator * ''A Boy Named Charlie Brown'' (1969)--animator * ''Snoopy, Come Home'' (1972)--graphic blandishment * ''Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown'' (1977)--animator * ''The Lord of the Rings'' (1978)--animator * ''Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)'' (1980)--animator Television specials * '' Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?'' (1966)--assistant animator * ''It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown'' (1969)--graphic blandishment * ''Play It Again, Charlie Brown'' (1971)--graphic blandishment * ''Babar Comes to America'' (1971)--graphic blandishment * ''You' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peanuts (comic)
''Peanuts'' is a print syndication, syndicated daily strip, daily and Sunday strip, Sunday American comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz. The strip's original run extended from 1950 to 2000, continuing in reruns afterward. ''Peanuts'' is among the most popular and influential in the history of comic strips, with 17,897 strips published in all, making it "arguably the longest story ever told by one human being". At the time of Schulz's death in 2000, ''Peanuts'' ran in over 2,600 newspapers, with a readership of around 355 million in 75 countries, and was translated into 21 languages. It helped to cement the Yonkoma, four-panel gag strip as the standard in the United States, and together with its merchandise earned Schulz more than $1 billion. ''Peanuts'' focuses entirely on a social circle of young children, where adults unseen character, exist but are never seen and rarely heard. The main character, Charlie Brown, is meek, nervous, and lacks self-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown
''You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown'' is the 14th prime-time animated television special based on the comic strip ''Peanuts'' by Charles M. Schulz. It was originally aired on the CBS network on October 28, 1975. In this special, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Peppermint Patty participate in a motocross race. This was the final ''Peanuts'' special scored by John Scott Trotter, and penultimate with music by Vince Guaraldi. Plot Snoopy and Woodstock partake in a tennis match while Linus and Sally are unable to play because of the courts being occupied. Sally tries to intimidate those playing by stating "her boyfriend" was going to clobber them, causing Linus to flee. After failing to beat Woodstock, Snoopy destroys his racket in frustration. Peppermint Patty arrives on a small motorcycle and alerts the kids about an upcoming motocross race, and suggests that Charlie Brown and Snoopy enter. Linus volunteers to be the pit crew and the two pool their limited financial resources to purc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's An Adventure, Charlie Brown
''It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown'' is the 25th prime-time animated television special based upon the popular comic strip ''Peanuts,'' by Charles M. Schulz. It was originally aired on the CBS network on May 16, 1983. It, along with 1982's ''A Charlie Brown Celebration'', inspired the Saturday Morning series ''The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show''. Format The special is a compilation consisting of eight individual stories adapted from the stories in the comic strip: * Sack: Charlie Brown is having hallucinations as a result of a rash on the back of his head resembling the stitchings of a baseball, most notably seeing the rising sun as a baseball. After consulting with his doctor, he goes to camp in an attempt to get over his hallucinations. To hide his rash, he puts a paper bag over his head. Charlie Brown's fellow campers begin calling him "Sack" and elect him as camp president, constantly professing their respect and admiration for him. When he removes his sack the next morning, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Here Comes Garfield
''Here Comes Garfield'' is a 1982 animated television special based on the comic strip ''Garfield'' by Jim Davis. It was the first half-hour ''Garfield'' TV special. It is directed by Phil Roman and features Lorenzo Music as the voice of Garfield the house cat, as well as the voices of Sandy Kenyon, Henry Corden and Gregg Berger. The special was first broadcast October 25, 1982 on CBS. It was a Nielsen ratings success and was nominated for two Emmy Awards. It was accompanied by a soundtrack album and a children's book adaptation and has been released on VHS and DVD. This is the first of twelve Garfield television specials made between 1982 and 1991. Plot Garfield and Odie are outside harassing a neighbor's dog when the owner, Hubert, angrily calls the pound to capture them. When the dogcatcher arrives, Garfield flees, but Odie is too stupid to flee and is captured. Garfield decides to go home, but he is unable to tell Jon Arbuckle that Odie is in peril. Garfield soon realiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Charlie Brown Celebration
''A Charlie Brown Celebration'' is the 23rd prime-time animated television special based upon the popular comic strip ''Peanuts,'' by Charles M. Schulz, and the first hour-long special. It was originally aired on the CBS network on May 24, 1982, and consists of a number of stories adapted from the comic strip. Michael Mandy return to reprise his role for Charlie Brown for the final time as Brad Kesten would take over in ''Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?''. The previous actor, Grant Wehr, failed to reprise his role for the character after his sole performance in ''Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown,'' as his voice was too coarse by that point. Production The formula used in this special, several stories with one or two-word titles, was later adapted for the Saturday morning CBS series, ''The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show'', which premiered in 1983, and used in another special, ''It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown''. A compilation of short stories also make up ''You're a Good Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown
''Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown'' is the twenty-second prime-time animated television special based upon the popular comic strip ''Peanuts,'' by Charles M. Schulz. It originally aired on the CBS network on October 30, 1981. This is the only time Charlie Brown is voiced by Grant Wehr, which is his only acting credit. Wehr failed to reprise his role for the subsequent ''Peanuts'' cartoons as his voice was too coarse for the character. Michael Mandy returned as Charlie Brown's voice for the final time in ''A Charlie Brown Celebration''. The special has retrospectively been received negatively. Synopsis Charlie Brown is watching a football game on television when he spots a girl in the stands whom he falls in love with. He is then crushed when the game ends and he feels he may never see her again. Determined to not lose his true love, he enlists Linus to help him find her. They go to the football stadium to try to locate where she was sitting. Charlie Brown remembers she w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Man's Valley
''No Man's Valley'' is an animated TV special written by Christopher Brough and Frank Buxton. It was originally aired on the CBS network November 23, 1981. It was executive produced by Lee Mendelson and Phil Howort, produced and directed by Bill Melendez, and co-directed by Phil Roman. Synopsis Elliot, a rare California condor, must find a hideaway for endangered animals before humans drive them over the brink into extinction. Voice cast *Henry Corden as Chief *Frank Buxton as Elliot *Art Metrano as Abe * Hal Smith as George *Chanin Hale as Nipponia *Arnold Stang as Fred Firmwing *Barney Phillips as Pere David *Joe E. Ross as Daniel *Desirée Goyette as Pat * Richard Deacon as Panda * John Stephenson as Herman Uncredited * Hal Smith as Louis * John Stephenson as Protester Credits * Executive Producers: Lee Mendelson, Phil Howort * Written by: Christopher Brough and Frank Buxton * Creative Consultant: David Hooper * Original Music by: Desirée Goyette * Music Arranged and Conduct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Magic, Charlie Brown
''It's Magic, Charlie Brown'' is the 21st prime-time animated television special based upon the comic strip ''Peanuts,'' by Charles M. Schulz. It originally aired on April 28, 1981. Plot Charlie Brown decides that Snoopy needs to educate himself, and gives him his library card to check out a few books. Snoopy takes out a book about magic and performs a magic show as "The Great Houndini." He ends the show by making Charlie Brown disappear. A sudden rainstorm ends the show early, and Charlie Brown is left invisible. Snoopy tries several ideas to make him visible again, including draping a sheet over him, which only scares Charlie Brown when he looks in the mirror and sees what he thinks is a ghost. Charlie Brown realizes he has a golden opportunity to kick Lucy's football without her knowing. Charlie Brown finally succeeds in kicking the football and taunts her about it. Furious, Lucy threatens Snoopy into bringing back Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown is happy that he finally kicked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life Is A Circus, Charlie Brown
''Life is a Circus, Charlie Brown'' is the 20th prime-time animated television special based upon the popular comic strip ''Peanuts,'' by Charles M. Schulz. It was originally aired on the CBS network on October 24, 1980. The special won an Emmy Award in 1981 for Outstanding Animated Program. Synopsis Snoopy is lying on top of his doghouse when he hears music. He follows the music and finds a circus unloading. Among other animals, he sees three poodles, and immediately latches onto the white one (whom the audience later learns is named ''Fifi''). He follows her to the entrance of the big top with his tongue hanging out, and his pupils shaped like hearts, then stops. Polly, the dog's trainer, sees Snoopy and pulls him inside. The next day, Peppermint Patty calls Charlie Brown to tell him her school gave all students the day off to see the circus. Charlie Brown tells her that his school will be closed as well, and they decide to attend the circus together. At the circus, the chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's A Good Skate, Charlie Brown
''She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown'' is the 19th prime-time animated television special based on the comic strip ''Peanuts'' by Charles M. Schulz and a spin off around Peppermint Patty and Marcie. It originally aired on the CBS network on February 25, 1980, making it the first ''Peanuts'' special of the 1980s. It is also one of the few Peanuts animated specials to feature clear and intelligible adult voices. From 2010-2019, ABC had the rights to air this special, which it pairs with ''Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!''. Synopsis Peppermint Patty is practicing figure skating with her coach Snoopy for an upcoming competition, but the many days of getting up to practice at 4:30 A.M. are starting to take their toll, and she falls asleep constantly in class. One of her practices is halted briefly when a group of ten ice hockey players threatens her if she does not leave the ice so they can play. Patty and Snoopy take care of the situation by shoving the lead ice hockey players on each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're The Greatest, Charlie Brown
''You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown'' is the 18th prime-time animated TV special based upon the comic strip ''Peanuts,'' by Charles M. Schulz. It was originally aired on the CBS network on March 19, 1979, making it the last ''Peanuts'' TV special of the 1970s. It was released to DVD on January 27, 2009, by Warner Home Video as a bonus feature to ''You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown''. It appeared in remastered form in the ''Peanuts 1970s Collection Vol. 2'' on June 1, 2010. Before that, the special was released on CED in 1981, and on VHS by Media Home Entertainment in 1984, Hi-Tops Video in 1988, and by Paramount Home Media Distribution on March 9, 1994. The special occasionally saw airings on American TV channel Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2000 as part of Nickelodeon's umbrella branding for Peanuts programming, ''You're on Nickelodeon, Charlie Brown!''. Synopsis Charlie Brown decides to enter the Junior Olympics at his school after it is revealed he and his family are not going ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What A Nightmare, Charlie Brown!
''What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown!'' is the 17th prime-time animated television special based on the comic strip ''Peanuts'' by Charles M. Schulz. It originally aired on Thursday, February 23, 1978, at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT on CBS. The special is unusual in that Snoopy and Charlie Brown are the only members of the ''Peanuts'' cast to appear in it. The plot is similar to that of Jack London's ''The Call of the Wild'', and it centers on Snoopy having a nightmare about being an Arctic sled dog. This was the first special Bill Melendez directed since 1973's '' A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving''. In June 2010, the special debuted on DVD as part of the ''Peanuts 1970's Collection, Volume Two'' set by Warner Home Video. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
