A classic on demand

I’ve just started exploring the On Demand features of my cable system – hadn’t realized until now that you can watch primetime shows from the past month for free. That’ll be very useful.

But I’m amused by the way they include Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown there. I get a slight chuckle that it’s considered an episode of the show “Charlie Brown”, but I’m more amused that the description begins “Special: In the annual return of this holiday classic” – yes, this is the second year they’ve aired it, so I guess they can get away with “annual”, but let’s wait more than a year before declaring even an enjoyable show like this a “classic”!

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New Peanuts feature film on the way

Apple, who have been producing Peanuts series and specials in plentitude, have announced that they, Wildbrain, and Peanuts Worldwide are working together on a new Peanuts feature-length film, the Hollywood Reporter notes. If you liked the last feature film, then this should be very good news. They’re using a story …

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Beagle Scout missions

Those of you who have never been to the San Diego Comic-Con (or who haven’t been in a the past couple decades) may not realize that the event goes well beyond the convention center. For blocks around, there are pop-up shops in unused storefronts, studios creating fan “experiences” in parking …

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Bulk book

What do I have to say about the new board book edition of It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. I mean, the reading experience of being told “and that happens at every door. All the other kids get wonderful treats like candy, gum, and popcorn balls … and Charlie Brown …