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Dec 8, 2022 15:30:20 GMT
Post by Norman ‘Whiplash’ Mailer on Dec 8, 2022 15:30:20 GMT
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Grunge Master
Bill Hart
Bostonscoots
TheDailyBuzzherd
Davenav
Pig Bodine
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Dilly
Davenav
Freddog
Freddog
Post-Punk Monk
As much as I taped the first 5-6 years of Letterman every night and watched them, I have to say that I eventually came to think that the power behind the throne on that show was head writer/partner Merrill Mark. The comedic point of view that she brought to the comedy was a unique voice and when they split up, I realized that I was not enjoying Letterman as much. As for the Kovacs influence, oh yeah. I can see that. I watched those Kovacs reruns on PBS in the late 70s as a teen. Very innovative.
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Grunge Master
I always loved Peanuts, and in particular Charlie Brown; I don't mean to offend anyone here at all, but it really is a spiritual thing for me. Charlie always takes me back to being a kid, and really is synonymous (to me) with holidays, and being with family. I've been moved by Peanuts too many times to count; there were times that I really felt like Charlie Brown was my best friend, you know? I could relate to all of his anxiety's and phobias that he had.
I remember in the late 90's, early 00's, you couldn't really find a lot of Peanuts stuff, except for things with Snoopy on them. I was always really bummed that it was hard to find anything with just Charlie Brown or Linus or Lucy on it. Then when Ebay hit, I just happened to get a job where I was making quite a bit of money (and as many of you know, $$$+ebay=bad news!). I set out to find anything on it that was just Charlie, or had the whole gang on it. I spent more money than you could imagine on stuff. A lot of it was from the 60's (board games, figurines, books). I bought night lights, glasses, magazines, colorforms, Lite bright sheets, trash cans, freaking bags that had food in them with Peanuts on them; you name it , I had it.
Then, Sears had a whole bunch of really cool animatronic Christmas displays; you would plug them in, and for example Linus would move his blanket up and down. There were 3 of them, and they were incredible. Then we had a flooded basement, and lost them, along with a lot of other stuff that I had bought. I still have quite a bit of it packed away now, and Charlie stuff isn't hard to find in this day and age. I still love Peanuts. Schultz was a genius.
I remember in the late 90's, early 00's, you couldn't really find a lot of Peanuts stuff, except for things with Snoopy on them. I was always really bummed that it was hard to find anything with just Charlie Brown or Linus or Lucy on it. Then when Ebay hit, I just happened to get a job where I was making quite a bit of money (and as many of you know, $$$+ebay=bad news!). I set out to find anything on it that was just Charlie, or had the whole gang on it. I spent more money than you could imagine on stuff. A lot of it was from the 60's (board games, figurines, books). I bought night lights, glasses, magazines, colorforms, Lite bright sheets, trash cans, freaking bags that had food in them with Peanuts on them; you name it , I had it.
Then, Sears had a whole bunch of really cool animatronic Christmas displays; you would plug them in, and for example Linus would move his blanket up and down. There were 3 of them, and they were incredible. Then we had a flooded basement, and lost them, along with a lot of other stuff that I had bought. I still have quite a bit of it packed away now, and Charlie stuff isn't hard to find in this day and age. I still love Peanuts. Schultz was a genius.
Bill Hart
So, here's a random fact. He (and now his estate, i guess) own the property on which a Hooter's is located near us in South Austin. It is supposed to be demolished to make way for more development- Austin is booming. But, somehow, the idea of Charles Schultz and Hooters just doesn't click with me. (I guess it was a good investment for him). No moral judgment, just a little odd, no?
Bostonscoots
I was living in Washington, DC when I'd heard the news Charles M. Schultz had passed away. That weekend friends were coming down to visit and one of our regular haunts was a piano bar called Mr. Smith's in Georgetown ("The Happiest Place in Town"). The kind of joint where you stuff money into an oversized brandy class and call out some Elton John or Billy Joel songs...
Well, that night the fellas and I were into the drinks and I threw a $20 into the jar and simply said "Linus and Lucy" - the piano player launched right into it and the place erupted with applause. Then, going to the bar to get another beer...I saw people wiping tears from their eyes.
Well, that night the fellas and I were into the drinks and I threw a $20 into the jar and simply said "Linus and Lucy" - the piano player launched right into it and the place erupted with applause. Then, going to the bar to get another beer...I saw people wiping tears from their eyes.
TheDailyBuzzherd
WOW. It’s been THAT long?
Our library has the cartoons collected by decade on DVD
and it was fun to realize several of The ‘60s cartoons that
have rarely aired since then.
I remember seeing “Charlie Brown’s All Stars” and wondered
when that last aired. You’d THINK it would play around the
annual start of MLB, nope. Some of us remember it was the
second cartoon aired, NOT “The Great Pumpkin”. I’ve watched
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” for over 50 years and I didn’t
know that! There’s a coupla others I didn’t remember at all.
“… Blanket” is a nice and worthy return to form and it helps that
some old characters return after being retired for decades.
I miss Charles Schultz and his wonderful take on childhood.
Our library has the cartoons collected by decade on DVD
and it was fun to realize several of The ‘60s cartoons that
have rarely aired since then.
I remember seeing “Charlie Brown’s All Stars” and wondered
when that last aired. You’d THINK it would play around the
annual start of MLB, nope. Some of us remember it was the
second cartoon aired, NOT “The Great Pumpkin”. I’ve watched
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” for over 50 years and I didn’t
know that! There’s a coupla others I didn’t remember at all.
“… Blanket” is a nice and worthy return to form and it helps that
some old characters return after being retired for decades.
I miss Charles Schultz and his wonderful take on childhood.
Davenav
The other Peanuts thread is certainly not an appreciation thread, with everyone competing to see who can be more harsh on the gifted Mr. Schultz.
Pig Bodine
Schultz would have been 100 Saturday
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Dilly
My wife and I interviewed for a pair of radio jobs in Santa Rosa in the '90s, and got a chance to drive past Sparky's ice rink. We ended up passing on the gigs, but it was nice to see something Schultz had left behind, which was a part of his own upbringing.
Davenav
Back when I read the newspaper every day, Peanuts was always part of my day. After the news and editorials, Schultz’s gentle insights were always welcome. I did notice a change in his style over the years, and in the documentary about him that is explained as age creeping up on him, giving him a shaky hand.
Anyway, I accepted it as part of the Peanuts experience and never worried about it, much less tried to figure out the jumping shark moment so many are fixed on in this thread.
For me, the strip was a welcome breather, and always appreciated right up until the final panel.
Anyway, I accepted it as part of the Peanuts experience and never worried about it, much less tried to figure out the jumping shark moment so many are fixed on in this thread.
For me, the strip was a welcome breather, and always appreciated right up until the final panel.
Freddog
Peanuts fans might be curious to see the book on Superman artist Al Plastino Al Plastino: Last Superman Standing : TwoMorrows Publishing, The Future of Comics and LEGO™ Publications. that reprints six examples of Peanuts strips written and drawn by Plastino which have never seen the light of day.
The story is that they were commissioned by United Feature in 1977 behind Schultz's back during stalled contract negotiations. Bob Metz, who became the new president of United Feature settled the dispute with Schultz and ordered that the secret files with Plastino's Peanuts strips be destroyed.
Treating a cartoonist like another wheel in the machine was business as usual for syndicates, but now it's hard to imagine them kicking around a National Treasure like Schultz.
The story is that they were commissioned by United Feature in 1977 behind Schultz's back during stalled contract negotiations. Bob Metz, who became the new president of United Feature settled the dispute with Schultz and ordered that the secret files with Plastino's Peanuts strips be destroyed.
Treating a cartoonist like another wheel in the machine was business as usual for syndicates, but now it's hard to imagine them kicking around a National Treasure like Schultz.
Freddog
The Charles Schultz Museum in Santa Rosa is really, really nice. I'd recommend it to anyone who's a fan.
Charles M. Schulz Museum | Official Website
Charles M. Schulz Museum | Official Website