It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown

It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown is the 15th primetime animated television special based on Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts. The subject of the special is Arbor Day, a secular holiday devoted to planting trees. It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown premiered on the CBS network on March 16, 1976, which is near the dates in which most U.S. states observe Arbor Day. This is the first special to feature the character Rerun Van Pelt (younger brother to Linus and Lucy), who had debuted in the Peanuts comic strip in March 1973. The musical score is notable for featuring the final compositions and recorded performances of jazz pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi, whose contributions to Peanuts include the theme "Linus and Lucy". Guaraldi died suddenly on February 6, 1976, prior to the special's premiere. Dialogue Peppermint Patty: You know what I don't understand, Chuck? I don't understand love. Charlie Brown: Who does? Peppermint Patty: Explain love to me, Chuck. Charlie Brown: I can recommend a book, or a painting, or a song, or a poem, but I can't explain love. Peppermint Patty: Try, Chuck! Try to explain love. Charlie Brown: Well, say I happen to see this cute little girl walk by, and I... Peppermint Patty: Why does she have to be cute, Chuck? Huh? Can't someone fall in love with a girl who isn't cute, and has freckles and a big nose? EXPLAIN THAT, CHUCK! Charlie Brown: Well, maybe you're right. Let's just say, then, that I happen to see this girl walk by who has a great big nose and... Peppermint Patty: I DIDN'T SAY A GREAT BIG NOSE, CHUCK! Charlie Brown: You not only can't explain love. Actually, you can't even talk about it. External links 0074697 It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown Category:1976 American animated films Category:1976 English-language films Category:American animated short films Category:Traditionally animated short films Category:CBS shows Category:ABC shows Category:Peanuts TV specials Category:Television programs based on comics Category:Films directed by Phil Roman