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Although Charles Schulz has now ceased to write new Peanuts strips, his old ones continue to be printed in many newspapers. And his readers continue to read them, again, still identifying with Charlie Brown and the other characters that began long ago.
Little has been known about Charles Schulz, creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. Two opposing views of the cartoonist are presented in a recently published book and at the Charles Schulz Museum.
There are a few people who must watch A Charlie Brown Christmas every year to get into the spirit of the season. Here is some fun facts about the special.
Did you know that in the first few years of the Peanuts strip that Charlie Brown was much closer to Calvin than to his iconic loser status? He even made innovative snowmen three decades before Calvin's Snow Man Gallery of Horrors.
The Peanuts icon has experienced a great deal of negative publicity in recent months. To his credit, he has finally decided to come forward and address the allegations and offer explanations regarding his questionable behavior.
Visit the Charles M. Schulz Museum and the unique exhibit they have this summer.
Places to visit in California.
On February 12, 2000 the world changed. This was the day it was announced that Charles Schulz had passed away. Charles Schulz was, of course, the creator, illustrator, and writer for the immensely popular Peanuts comic strip.
Charlie Brown is 57 years old. He doesn't look it, but he's been around for 57 years. He was created by Charles M. Schulz, and was a 4-year-old in 1950, so he's actually 61.
Interesting background information about Charles Schulz, Vince Guaraldi and the making of this animated Christmas classic!
On Monday night, PBS premiered its American Master series with the life story of Charles Schulz, the creator of the famous comic strip Peanuts.
Peanuts started in just seven newspapers. By the time Charles Schulz died it was in over 2000 and made him one of the ten richest entertainers in the world.
Ever wonder why Yukon Cornelius tasted his pick when it landed back on earth? Or why the Peanuts characters speak in that halting delivery that is a staple of the early specials?
Good grief! If you don't already own this album, rush out and buy it.
To me, Christmas wouldn't be the same without that blockhead Charlie Brown. Here are ten gift ideas for that Peanuts fan in your life.
Looking for a great way to celebrate the New Year with the kids? Look no further than the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa. Create a candy collage to take home with you in the museum that pays homage to the creator of Peanuts!
In 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas, the first of the animated Peanuts specials, aired on CBS. Though now considered a holiday classic, the special wasn't a sure thing when it first aired.
Charles Schulz's world-famous creations were a way of expressing the pain that everybody felt, especially himself.
Its about my review on "It's a bully,Charlie Brown".
This year you, your family, and friends do not have to wait for the classic Charlie Brown Christmas tale to appear on television. Running Press Book Publishers has made a "gift" set available including a 128 page book and Christmas tree.
When, or more importantly how, did the gentle, reassuring moral warmth projected by Charles M. Schulz's "Peanuts" cartoon strip lose its wide, hopeful humanistic appeal, and give way to the lurid and grotesque imagery now en vogue in Hollywood?
The Macy's Snoopy and Woodstock plush animal with FM scan radio is an excellent gift.
If there's any one word that could accurately describe the Weltanschauung of Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock, it would be dissatisfaction. Not just your average ho-hum sense of disappointment-I'm talking full-blown dream-deferment of Brownian proportions. Charlie Brown, that is.
Snoopy, America's favorite cartoon dog, is honored for his role as Flying Ace.
When the Mall of America first opened its doors in 1992, the amusement park enclosed within was called Knott's Camp Snoopy. Why did it change its name to The Park at MOA?
A list of several great books about Thanksgiving to read to your children
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
This article discusses Snoopy's Ice Skating Rink located in Santa Rosa, Ca.
This Holiday, enjoy your family and friends, but please remember that Jesus Christ is the reason for the season and spend some time with Him and wishing him a Happy Birthday.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
The last great newspaper comic strip appeared on the scene over twenty years ago. The era of the great newspaper comic strips is over. What were the best of the best?
The Space Race started in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched SPUTNIC 1, the first manmade satellite, into space on October 4,1957.
Childhood Memories
What qualities make the beagle such a popular dog today? Is a beagle right for your family? Do they come with any special challenges or health concerns? We'll address these questions and more as we take an inside look at the beagle.
Actor Neal McDonough describes what it's like to endure the ups and downs of a career in Hollywood -- from roles in hits like Star Trek and Minority report to canceled series like Boomtown and Medical Investigation.
When planning a family vacation, think outside the norm!
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments are inexpensive and collectable.
With the success of a recent solo album, Fergie has made her mark on the music world, but not many people are aware that she has an entertainment track record since she was eight years old.
Man's best friend? Some people think so. Dogs are one of the most common domestic pets in America and most people hold an opinion (of some kind or another) about them. Her are some of the best Quotes about dogs...
If you and your family don't have a lot of traditions that have been passed down through the generations, don't fret. You can easily start creating your own traditions, beginning this year. Here are some great ideas to help you get started.
Erie, PA may not be a big in comparison to many cities. However, it is the perfect place to spend the Holiday Season, with enough small town attractions and big city events to enertain everybody.
Especially for the quintessential jazz fan, a big part of the holiday cheer is breaking out those Christmas jazz records and belting out those classic tunes we grew up listening to.
With his shock of white hair, McDonough is instantly recognizable from another similar WWII television mini series "Band Of Brothers". He also scored big at the box office in 2004's Walking Tall, taking on wrestler-turned-actor The Rock as the sneering Jay Hamilton.
Christmas is the most loving time of the year as well as a season for miracles. Share some holiday cheer this year with the top ten Christmas Movies ever made.
If you think you have problems with your teenager going to the mall, don't even think about going to The Mall. The Mall of America is the largest mall in America, so they named it that, and are striving to keep it that way.
Worlds of Fun has some of the best rides in the country as well as a perfect environment for the thrill-seeking and very young alike. It is the ideal gathering for family and friends. Get some sun, have some fun, and don't forget to hold on....
Whether you're just starting out or trying to rekindle the old flame, whether you're interested in luxury, romance, or just plain fun, the Twin Cities offer an assortment of destinations for couples. Plan a trip and stay at one of these fine hotels.
Super Bowl XLII will be remembered for Charlie Brown finally getting that Coca-Cola.
What is your favorite Charlie Brown animated special? Hope it's not the Thanksgiving one or you will be disappointed with this list. Don't worry though, it won't be on my list of the worst.
A review of PBS' American Masters The Life of Charles Schulz: Good Ol' Charles Schulz.
A look at one of the more popular alternatives to giving out Halloween candy.
Surprisingly, a lot goes into the process of choosing the right Christmas tree. You have to decide what size tree is appropriate, if you want to chop one down yourself, and you even have to decide what type of pine best suits your needs.
You've seen the best. Now avoid the rest.
Feed your head with some terrific Christmas animated specials made after the 1960s.
Did you know that peanuts aren't really a nut at all, but a legume? If you are at all attune to the surge of health interest in the homely peanut, you probably do know this otherwise little-known fact. The peanut boasts many health benefits.
Sure peanuts are a popular snack, but there is a whole lot more to the little crunchy treats than first meets the eye.
Oilbelt Christian Service Camp is located near Charlie Brown Park in Flora, Illinois. This Church camp is sponsored by numerous local churches in the area.
I am not at all happy with the 100 Grand with Peanuts and there is nothing special about it.
Check here to find out how to grow your own peanuts.
Those darn chipotle chilis are everywhere today. Do they make peanuts taste better?
Read this Reese's Sweet and Salty Granola Bar with Peanuts Snack Food Review and find out if it really tastes good!
Peanuts taste great salted, roasted, plain, honey roasted or just plain raw. But how about chili coated peanuts? Read on to find out more about Chili Japanese Peanuts by Snackerz
Now that I was thoroughly chilled on this grey and clammy day, I was looking for a quieter place where I could warm up and I found the perfect spot: Bird Kingdom, a tropical aviary housed in the former 1907 Spirella Corset Factory.
Researchers finds allergic children exposed to peanuts at younger and younger ages.
Boiled peanuts are a delicious snack so why does it seem that only Southerners appreciate them?
Peanuts come in many varieties such as unsalted, honey roasted, lightly salted and dry roasted. This article will take a look at Dry Roasted Peanuts by Fisher
Super Bowl Sunday is a huge industry. More important to some, though, are the commercials. They are debated more than the results of the game on the Monday after the game. Here are this year's highlights and stinkers, which cost a record $2.7 million per 30-second spot.
The very thing they set out to disprove on Average Joe, they can't help themselves but prove every show.
Akbar and Jeff - the fez-hatted, big-nosed guys wearing Charlie Brown shirts - speak to the masses despite living in the shadows of The Simpsons.
A new children's area, called Planet Snoopy, is just one of the new improvements coming to Cedar Point Amusement Park this year.
Favorite characters from comic books and movies don't always stay there. Sometimes they go to the stage.
What do high school football, Frankenberry, Chris Berman, Bela Lugosi, Charlie Brown and Urkel have in common? They are all a part of humor columnist Christopher Wilson's perfect autumn Friday from his childhood.
With Charlie Weis entering his second season, expectations are soaring at Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are ranked third in the preseason and some observers believe they can contend for a national championship.


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This is a review of why I like woodstock. He's the oddball like me.
Observation on three famous beagle cartoon chrachters similar in many ways from different time periods, who seem to thrive without one cartoonist not suing another over infringement, or not known to have. Why?
This is an opinion article listing some key reasons not to attempt a ban on peanut products in public schools.
Despite its South America beginnings, the peanut has become a favorite food of North Americans as well. Find out all about this tasty legume when you read this interesting article!
Appearances can be deceiving. That sweet little kitty's innocent face may be disguising dynamite in disguise.
It was a tragic incident of the past, which marked the memories that touched on the lives to those who were the witnesses to the scene .
Featuring McLachlan's well-known vocal prowess, a subdued set of primarily original arrangements, and even a newly penned tune with the title track, Wintersong, is a welcome addition to any Christmas collection.
Children are often left out of the New Year's fun but this year, why not try something different? Have your usual adult-party, but have the kids set up shop in the basement or in another room of the house and enjoy these great New Year's activites!
For many, the holiday rush is a frantic season for last minute shopping, planning and budgeting. Christmas should really be a time to kick back and leave the year's worries behind. Here are some CDs that will set the mood for that.
If you travel without making many plans, you will have more unique memories to tell people about back home. A brain is a better camera than a Canon. In this travel memoir, I tell about a bad experience that was enjoyable for me.
In making the transition from page to screen, Sam Raimi is successful in keeping what makes the Spider-Man character so popular.
Well, it's that time of year, the time when radio stations all over the country switch over to all Christmas music formats until we've all got sugarplums tap-dancing in our brains...
We all love to watch Christmas movies during the holiday season. There are a lot out there to choose from. I have done all the research for you and I made a list of some great Christmas movies for you and your family to watch this holiday season.
An entry-level guide to some musical scores in films that make direct quotations of other movie scores.
Movies that get you in the holiday spirit.
With all the holiday films out there, it may be hard to know which ones to view. The following list includes classics and beloved films and shows that families tend to love and value each year.
It's that time of year again! Dr. Suess's "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," the Peanuts Christmas special, and all of the holiday movies are shown. Which ones really make the season special? The one's below are great for the whole family!
This article looks at some favorite Christmas cartoon specials.
With so much great music available, you can make a holiday mix that's a jazzy sleigh ride.
The closest was not only a convicted sex offender but also listed as a Child Predator. He lived two doors away. He had been in my house, was at a barbecue that we threw. His name is John T, Farrel,
Over the years, many companies have enlisted the help of fictional characters to help sell products and services. Here is a look at past and present animated and costumed television stars who have starred in television commercials.
...; because inevitably, we become what we think and our world is a reflection of us.
There seem to be just as many made-up breakfast treats as there are real ones. How many of these fictional cereals do you recall?
I have very fond memories of seeing "Peter Pan" on the big screen when I was arounf 10 years old, maybe younger. Stuff like that is so magical as a kid that you wish you could do it for real.
Junior Power Pack that focuses on the future of the Green Bay Packer franchise