Peanuts: Snoopy's Reunion (2009)
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Snoopy's Reunion was a 1991 television special that was
unique in three major ways: it provided a rare look at all seven of
Snoopy's siblings, filled in the story of Snoopy's adoption by Lila
and her subsequent return of Snoopy to the puppy farm and his
re-adoption by Charlie Brown, and was the only Peanuts show
to feature adults speaking in anything other than "wah-wahs." Once a
close beagle family that loved to make music together, Snoopy,
Spike, Olaf, Andy, Marbles, Molly, Rover, and Belle were all adopted
into different families and, while Snoopy loves his new life with
Charlie Brown and the gang, he misses his siblings and has a case of
the blues. In hopes of cheering up Snoopy, Charlie Brown arranges a
reunion with Snoopy's brothers and sister and, once they're all
assembled, they board a bus headed for Daisy Hill Puppy Farm where
they were born. Urban development has markedly changed the landscape
when they arrive, but the bonds of family are strong and the
siblings manage to have a jammin' reunion and help Snoopy trade in
the blues for some happier tunes. While music plays an important
role in Snoopy's Reunion, it's absolutely key in the second
feature "It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown." A 1984 parody of
Flashdance, the gang tout the benefits of exercise, learn to
dance at their own individual paces, and dance the night away at
their home dance parties; but it's Snoopy who proves to have the
fanciest footwork of all when he turns out to be the star of the
discotheque. A new 10-minute featurette, filmed at Comic-Con 2008,
features interview footage from Peanut's producer Lee
Mendelson and lots of the then-child voice artists including Peter
Robins (Charlie Brown--1965-1969), Sally Dryer (Lucy and
Violet--1965-1969), Chris DeFaria (Peppermint Patty and
Pigpen--1969-1973), Hilary Momberger (Sally--1969-1973), and Jason
Mendelson (Rerun--1983-1985). The artists reminisce about recording
for the show, talk about the then-innovative concept of using real
kids as voice artists, reveal the unusual and often nepotistic paths
that led to their being cast for the program, and laugh at how their
experiences on Peanut's generally failed to lead to careers in show
business. Peanuts is the iconic, timeless
cartoon--watch, reminisce, and be sure to share the experience with
your children and grandchildren--they'll love it. --Tami Horiuchi
