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Why, Charlie Brown, Why?

  • TV Short
  • 1990
  • Not Rated
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.1K
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Why, Charlie Brown, Why? (1990)
Psychological DramaAnimationComedyDramaFamilyShort

Linus falls for a new girl who soon must go to the hospital for cancer treatment.Linus falls for a new girl who soon must go to the hospital for cancer treatment.Linus falls for a new girl who soon must go to the hospital for cancer treatment.

  • Director
    • Sam Jaimes
  • Writer
    • Charles M. Schulz
  • Stars
    • Kaleb Henley
    • Brandon Stewart
    • Olivia Burnette
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sam Jaimes
    • Writer
      • Charles M. Schulz
    • Stars
      • Kaleb Henley
      • Brandon Stewart
      • Olivia Burnette
    • 19User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 nominations total

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    Kaleb Henley
    • Charlie Brown
    • (voice)
    Brandon Stewart
    • Linus Van Pelt
    • (voice)
    Olivia Burnette
    Olivia Burnette
    • Janice Emmons
    • (voice)
    Adrienne Stiefel
    • Sally Brown
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Banko
    Jennifer Banko
    • Lucy Van Pelt
    • (voice)
    Dion Zamora
    • The Bully
    • (voice)
    Brittany Thornton
    • Little Sister
    • (voice)
    Lindsay Sloane
    Lindsay Sloane
    • Big Sister
    • (voice)
    Bill Melendez
    Bill Melendez
    • Snoopy
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Sam Jaimes
    • Writer
      • Charles M. Schulz
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    columbia2453

    A Universal Classic

    No other cartoonist who dare address subject matter as death can achieve such brilliance as Charles M. Schulz. One of the absolute best of the Peanuts TV movies, a beautiful piece that stays with you throughout the years.
    7j-yuill

    A Great Episode!

    I first watched this when I was a little girl and believe me, it stays with you forever! It really helps little kids understand about death. It's the best Charlie Brown episode I've ever seen. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in seeing a great Charlie Brown episode, or anyone who likes Charlie Brown for that fact. It is one you can't miss and can't watch without getting a little teary eyed.
    10mkurland23

    "Peanuts" With A Very Important (And Personal) Message

    This "Peanuts" special is a huge departure from everything that had come before, to discuss the real illness of cancer. Schulz had previously insisted on a reading of the Biblical version of the true meaning of Christmas in the very first special. He insisted on this special being expanded from five minutes to the full half-hour of the previous ones because of how personal it was to him. (His mother died of cancer right as he was drafted into the Army.) In a way, this special was foreshadowing the very disease that would claim Schulz's life in 2000. I might have only seen parts of this special, but I believe it is a must-see for both kids and their parents so they understand what others might have to go through if they have cancer.
    9wesmartify

    Wow! And please follow up on it!

    After watching pretty much everything peanuts lately I ended up the these older originals. The Snoopy shows were really enjoyable and these older ones were as I remembered them, a bit dull.

    Except for this impressive episode focusing on cancer! Wow for having the balls to do this topic! And wow, for doing it well.

    I would have given straight 10 if it wasn't for the happy ending. Perhaps someday someone will dare to touch this topic without happy ending...
    10Sparrow_in_flight

    Great at explaining

    For little kids, this is a great video for explaining cancer. Any kind of cancer, almost, not just leukemia. In a very gentle way, it gives a basic overview of testing and the effects of chemo. It also makes sure to provide a few of the traditional Snoopy laughs while still being true to the serious nature of the story. It's one of my favorite Peanuts specials, and I was glad to learn it is on video; I'm going to order a copy ASAP.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This is one of the Peanuts specials where Linus' security blanket is not seen or even mentioned.
    • Goofs
      Linus moves from sitting in front of Janice and next to Charlie Brown, to sitting behind Charlie Brown, next to the window, and back.
    • Quotes

      The Bully: [approaches Linus and Janice] Huh? Say, who's the kid with the pink hat? Pretty cute. Does it fly? It needs a propeller. Hey, maybe it'll fly without a propeller!

      [he spins off Janice's hat to the snow and laughs to see Janice is bald due to chemotherapy]

      The Bully: Hey, look at this! A baldy!

      Linus van Pelt: [as Janice cries, furiously] You blockhead! What's the matter with you?

      The Bully: What's the matter with me? What's the matter with her? She's bald! She's got no hair!

      [laughs]

      Linus van Pelt: [angrily takes him by the jacket] Janice has got leukemia, cementhead! That's cancer! Have you ever heard of cancer? She's been in the hospital and she's had chemotherapy to help her get better, and it makes her hair fall out! Does that make you happy? Would you like to go through what she's gone through? Think about it!

      [releases him]

      Linus van Pelt: Or don't you ever think about anything!

      [Linus comforts Janice and picks up their books off the snow]

      The Bully: [hands back Janice's cap] I'm sorry.

      [Linus takes the cap, gives it to Janice, and both Linus and Janice leave]

      The Bully: [smiles in sympathy] Hey, I like your cap!

    • Crazy credits
      Instead of rolling over stills from the special as usual, the credits roll over a black screen. In the last few seconds, Janice is heard laughing happily and her pink cap falls into the frame.
    • Connections
      Featured in Zomergasten: Episode #4.1 (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Farther Along
      Music by Ed Bogas and Judy Munsen

      Performed by Becky Reardon

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    • What disease does Janice have?
    • What is leukemia?
    • Was Janice cured of her leukemia?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 16, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Snoopy.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hvorfor, Charlie Brown, hvorfor?
    • Filming locations
      • USA(USA)
    • Production companies
      • Lee Mendelson Film Productions
      • Bill Melendez Productions
      • Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Stereo

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