You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown

You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown is the 18th primetime animated television special based upon the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. It originally aired on the CBS network on March 19, 1979, making it the last Peanuts TV special of the 1970s. Dialogue [first lines] [Scene opens to a school shot (the footage would later be used in the opening sequence of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"), before panning to the gymnasium, where Peppermint Patty gathers with everyone else.] Peppermint Patty: Okay, gang. We have somebody from our school entered in every event for the Junior Olympics. Except for the decathlon. Hmm... Linus van Pelt: I sure don't wanna enter that event. You have to compete in ten different things. That's too much work. Lucy van Pelt: Boy, who would be that dumb to want to enter the decathlon? [Charlie Brown enters the scene.] Charlie Brown: Hi, everybody. Hey, I'm not going on vacation after all. So now I can enter the track meet. Are there any events left open? Linus van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown, but I really don't think that you would... Lucy van Pelt: Hold it, Linus. You're in luck, Charlie Brown. There is one event left. It's just right for you. You don't have to be good at anything in particular. Charlie Brown: Which event is that? Lucy van Pelt: The decathlon, Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown: The decathlon? Me in the decathlon? Lucy van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown. You might be the next Bruce Jenner. Charlie Brown: Me? Linus van Pelt: It's an awful lot of work, Charlie Brown. You have to do a whole lot of training, and you have to compete in ten events. Charlie Brown: Oh, that's okay, Linus. It'll be worth it if it helps the team. [The title, "You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown," appears over the gang while they say the aforementioned title.] Everyone: You're the greatest, Charlie Brown! Lucy van Pelt: I can't believe it. After the first five events, you're in third place, Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown: What's so good about that? Lucy van Pelt: I thought you'd be dead last. Charlie Brown: Who was last? Lucy van Pelt: The Masked Marvel. Freddie Fabulous from Fremont and Marcie are neck and neck for first. Peppermint Patty: You did okay, Chuck, and so did our team. In fact, if you can win the decathlon tomorrow, we might win the whole Junior Olympics. Lucy van Pelt: Good grief! The whole world must be coming to an end. [As the 1500m race starts, Charlie Brown gains an early lead.] Charlie Brown: [thinking] Hey! I'm out in first. Maybe I do have a chence to win. Maybe I will be the hero. Wow! Lucy van Pelt: [aghast] Charlie Brown has the lead! I may faint! Peppermint Patty: [excited] Keep it up, Chuck! You're setting a good pace! [[Charlie Brown's eyes are now closed as he is running.] Charlie Brown: [still thinking] I'm going to win! I'm going to win the decathlon! They'll treat me like Bruce Jenner! Parades! Flowers! Wow! [Peppermint Patty senses something wrong.] Peppermint Patty: Chuck! Chuck! Pay attention, Chuck! Open your eyes! [Charlie Brown keeps running straight forward while his competitors take the turn in the track.] Peppermint Patty: [yelling] You took the wrong turn, Chuck! Chuck! TURN BAAAACK! [Charlie Brown runs off the school grounds into a residential neighborhood, completely oblivious of what has happened.] Charlie Brown: [still thinking] It's great being a winner. So peaceful and quiet.[Charlie Brown keeps running straight down the street.]'' Peppermint Patty: Good grief! He ran off the track. He lost the race. Voice cast Patricia Patts - Peppermint Patty Casey Carlson - Marcie Bill Melendez - Snoopy and Woodstock Arrin Skelley - Charlie Brown Scott Beach - Announcer Daniel Anderson - Linus van Pelt Michelle Muller - Lucy van Pelt Tim Hall - Freddie Fabulous Unknown - Schroeder Unknown - Pig-Pen Unknown - "5" External links 0080161 You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown Category:1979 American animated films Category:1979 English-language films Category:American animated short films Category:Traditionally animated short films Category:CBS shows Category:Peanuts TV specials Category:Television programs based on comics Category:Films directed by Phil Roman