Schulz Museum Theatre
In our Downstairs Changing Gallery, we strive to present informative, innovative, and always interesting exhibitions for our visitors. In past exhibitions, we have explored the histories of particular Peanuts characters, Charles Schulz's own cartooning influences, and how Peanuts has been portrayed in American popular culture.
Theatre Schedule || September 2010 |
| (please note that Theatre showings before 11am are
on weekends only) |
10:15 ● The Music and Heroes of America
Schroeder and Franklin try to give a school report about great American musicians, but they are interrupted by Snoopy's antics and Lucy's report on historical American heroes (part of the This is America, Charlie Brown series).
(originally aired May 23, 1989 ● 30 minutes) |
 10:45 ● It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
While researching a report on Arbor Day, Sally enlists the gang to turn Charlie Brown's ball field into a garden and orchard, complete with a tree on the pitcher's mound and scarecrow in the outfield. During the first game of the season against Peppermint Patty's team, the plants turn out to be an unexpected advantage.
(originally aired March 16, 1976 ● 30 minutes) |
11:15 ● A Charlie Brown Celebration
Charles Schulz talks about Peanuts and introduces animations based on newspaper strips. Some of the short skits include: Peppermint Patty accidentally enrolls in dog-training classes; Charlie Brown gets sick, goes to the hospital, and Lucy promises not to pull away the football if he gets better; while on a field trip, Linus and his new paramour "Truffles" are trapped on top of a barn and must be rescued by helicopter (a.k.a. Snoopy); and more!
(originally aired May 24, 1982 ● 50 minutes) |
12:15 ● Charles Schulz: A Charlie Brown Life
Overview of Schulz's life and career—part of the A&E channel’s Biography series.
With interviews with Schulz's son and daughter, cartoonists Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse) and Cathy Guisewite (Cathy), coworkers, and even the woman who inspired the Little Red-Haired Girl.
(originally aired December 25, 1995 ● 45 minutes) |
 1:00 ● You’re the Greatest, Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown competes for his school in the Junior Olympics Decathlon, hoping to win the gold medal. He's up against serious competition, however, in the form of last year's winner Freddy Fabulous from Fremont, Marcie, and a contestant called the "Masked Marvel"!
(originally aired March 19, 1979 ● 30 minutes) |
1:30 ● Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years
Retrospective special hosted by Whoopi Goldberg celebrating 50 years of Peanuts! This special features 10 minutes of new animation, plus guest appearances by Faith Hill, Willie Mays, Joe Montana, and Joe Torre, and more!
(originally aired May 10, 2000 ● 45 minutes) |
 2:15 ● It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
Returning to school in the fall, the Peanuts Gang recalls their activities in summer camp, including swimming, softball, and other competitive events between the girls and the boys. After losing several times, the boys bring out their secret weapon—champion arm-wrestler, the "Masked Marvel.”
(originally aired September 27,1969 ● 30 minutes) |
2:45 ● Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz
Documentary about Charles Schulz, his comic strip, and its spinoffs in other media, showcasing the world of Peanuts at the height of its popularity. It incorporates segments from the unaired 1963 documentary A Boy Named Charlie Brown, although much of the show is new material.
(originally aired May 24, 1969 ● 30 minutes) |
3:15 ● It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
While researching a report on Arbor Day, Sally enlists the gang to turn Charlie Brown's ball field into a garden and orchard, complete with a tree on the pitcher's mound and scarecrow in the outfield. During the first game of the season against Peppermint Patty's team, the plants turn out to be an unexpected advantage.
(originally aired March 16, 1976 ● 30 minutes) |
 4:00 ● The Charlie Rose Show
In this interview with Charlie Rose, Charles Schulz discusses his personal history, the history of Peanuts, and the strip's upcoming
50th anniversary (in 2000). Schulz also
reveals that his own personality is the inspiration
for Charlie Brown.
(originally aired May 9, 1997 ● 40 minutes) |
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Special Schedule || September 11th |
| (please note that Theatre showings before 11am are
on weekends only) |
10:15 ● The Music and Heroes of America
Schroeder and Franklin try to give a school report about great American musicians, but they are interrupted by Snoopy's antics and Lucy's report on historical American heroes (part of the This is America, Charlie Brown series).
(originally aired May 23, 1989 ● 30 minutes) |
10:45 ● It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown
While researching a report on Arbor Day, Sally enlists the gang to turn Charlie Brown's ball field into a garden and orchard, complete with a tree on the pitcher's mound and scarecrow in the outfield. During the first game of the season against Peppermint Patty's team, the plants turn out to be an unexpected advantage.
(originally aired March 16, 1976 ● 30 minutes) |
11:15 ● A Charlie Brown Celebration
Charles Schulz talks about Peanuts and introduces animations based on newspaper strips. Some of the short skits include: Peppermint Patty accidentally enrolls in dog-training classes; Charlie Brown gets sick, goes to the hospital, and Lucy promises not to pull away the football if he gets better; while on a field trip, Linus and his new paramour "Truffles" are trapped on top of a barn and must be rescued by helicopter (a.k.a. Snoopy); and more!
(originally aired May 24, 1982 ● 50 minutes) |
12:15 ● Charles Schulz: A Charlie Brown Life
Overview of Schulz's life and career—part of the A&E channel’s Biography series.
With interviews with Schulz's son and daughter, cartoonists Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse) and Cathy Guisewite (Cathy), coworkers, and even the woman who inspired the Little Red-Haired Girl.
(originally aired December 25, 1995 ● 45 minutes) |
1:00 ● You’re the Greatest, Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown competes for his school in the Junior Olympics Decathlon, hoping to win the gold medal. He's up against serious competition, however, in the form of last year's winner Freddy Fabulous from Fremont, Marcie, and a contestant called the "Masked Marvel"!
(originally aired March 19, 1979 ● 30 minutes) |
1:30 ● Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years
Retrospective special hosted by Whoopi Goldberg celebrating 50 years of Peanuts! This special features 10 minutes of new animation, plus guest appearances by Faith Hill, Willie Mays, Joe Montana, and Joe Torre, and more!
(originally aired May 10, 2000 ● 45 minutes) |
2:15 ● It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown
Returning to school in the fall, the Peanuts Gang recalls their activities in summer camp, including swimming, softball, and other competitive events between the girls and the boys. After losing several times, the boys bring out their secret weapon—champion arm-wrestler, the "Masked Marvel.”
(originally aired September 27,1969 ● 30 minutes) |
 3:30 ● Guest Cartoonist Dan Piraro
Bizarro creator Dan Piraro will talk about his work and answer questions in the Museum's Theatre. Launched in 1986, Bizarro currently appears in over 350 markets around the world. The strip and its creator have been recognized with several awards, including the National Cartoonists Society's Newspaper Panel Cartoon Award for 1999, 2000, 2001, and has been nominated for its Reuben Award each year from 2002 to 2008. Piraro won the 2010 Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year.
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