If you weren’t already incredibly aware that Halloween was on its way, then tonight is the night you’ll know for sure, as ABC is breaking out the Peanuts classic It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Charlie Brown, and the rest of Charles M. Schulz’ creations are on the hunt for the legendary […]
Like clockwork – soothing, reassuring clockwork – the Peanuts celebrate every holiday with a special. And with ABC fully aware that Halloween is but days away, they’re throwing on one of the best in the collection of classics, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. The Charles M. Schulz toon will run this Thursday, October 28th […]
As summer officially turns into fall on September 21st, animation fans need not despair too much, as there’s a new Peanuts special to own on DVD, with improved picture and sound, as well as bonus features. Originally appearing in 1968, Warner Home Video brings this special back to the forefront, for under $20. In addition […]
The Peanuts crew may now be worth $175 million (thanks to United Media) but the group of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Woodstock, and more aren’t just resting back! With summer in full swing, the Peanuts Gang are back at it with a new baseball themed special: Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown. The episode […]
Now that is a sizable investment! The Peanuts gang, whose members include Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Pig-Pen, Peppermint Patty, Schroeder, Linus, Sally, the red-headed girl, Woodstock, and more, was just sold by E.W. Scripps Co. to Iconix Brand Group. Iconix is currently known for brands like Joe Boxer, Candies, and Danskin, but can now […]
Hoppity Hop Hop, look at SpongeBob go! For many fans in ToonBarn land, today is filled with bunnies, baskets, and (hopefully!) candy! And whether you’re cartoon favorite on this day is Bugs Bunny, Roger Rabbit, the Peanuts characters, or something else, we wish them, and you, a Happy Easter!
With Easter time coming up, we’re due for another holiday visit from our pals Charlie Brown and Snoopy. The Peanuts crew was given to us by Charles M. Schulz, and the gift keeps on giving as every few weeks, we’re the happy recipients of another special. This time, we get It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie […]
The imagination of Charles M. Schulz has spawned decades of animated hits and legions of fans. Every year, one of the key highlights in ToonBarn news reporting is announcing when the Peanuts will be celebrating the Christmas holiday on your TV, or visiting the Great Pumpkin. Now, we’re able to take a few more of […]
For all you love birds out there, be sure to TOON into ABC tonight as the network airs the Peanuts special A Charlie Brown Valentine. Just like the classic Christmas special, the Halloween themed Great Pumpkin special, and the turkey-themed Thanksgiving special, the Valentine’s Day episode is taken directly from Charles M. Schulz’s famous comic […]
Today is the day, Super Bowl XLIV. Day-long hype will build the story of the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts doing battle on the field, a true grid iron classic. While any football reference instantly brings the toon image of Lucy and Charlie Brown of Peanuts fame to my mind, I’m very much […]
Think you’ll get your holiday fill with tonight’s Charlie Brown Christmas special? Not likely! Welcome to Kringle Academy – ABC is doubling up on Christmas fun with a second gift; the debut of Wald Disney Animation’s Prep & Landing. This half-hour special reveals the never-before-told tale of an elite unit of Elves; the few, the […]
ABC is getting into the holiday spirit, with holiday specials airing across the network over the next few weeks. Tonight, the channel kicks off with one of the most beloved and classic Christmas toons, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The holiday-themed Peanuts episode, featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and all the rest of the gang […]