A Boy Named Charlie Brown 60 years old

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.

Credits

A Boy Named Charlie Brown Cast

Name Character
Peter Robbins He was 6, now 67 years old as Charlie Brown
Christopher Shea He was 6, 41 years old when he died as Linus Van Pelt
Charles Schulz He was 40, 77 years old when he died as Himself

A Boy Named Charlie Brown Crew

Name Department
Charles Schulz as Executive Producer. He was 40 (77) years old when He died Production
Lee Mendelson as Director. He was 29 (86) years old when He died Directing
Bill Melendez as Animation Director. He was 46 (91) years old when He died Visual Effects
Vince Guaraldi as Music. He was 34 (47) years old when He died Sound
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown (60 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, December 31, 1963
  • Runtime: 26 minutes