This Is America, Charlie Brown

Debut: October 21, 1988

Ended: May 23, 1989

An eight-part animated TV mini-series, depicting events in American history with characters from the Charles M. Schulz comic strip Peanuts. Due to the nature of the events portrayed and the historical figures included - such as The Wright Brothers and George Washington - many adults were shown in full view along with the Peanuts gang, something that happened rarely in the animated films and specials (Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!) being another exception) and not at all in the comic strip. These adults were drawn in a style similar to other productions by Bill Melendez.

Intros

"The Mayflower Voyagers" 2019 ABC airing (ScreenCam)

Credits

"The Mayflower Voyagers" Credits. Pretty sure this was the DVD version.

Posters

Quotes

Charlie Brown: "Americans felt there was no stopping them now, but the American dream would soon be tested by war, by depression, and by the need for social reform. Freedom in America had created the climate for the great inventors to create their magic. And now, this same freedom would be tested in the twentieth century by the winds of change."

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George Washington: "It is proposed that representation be according to population in the Lower House; that all money bills originate in that house, and that in the Upper House, each State shall have an equal vote. [the delegates cheer] And now may we proceed to equally important matters."

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George Washington: "Gentlemen, may I say that this has been a most difficult week for all of us. Although the debate will undoubtedly continue before we adjourn, for the record, I would like to summarize what I believe is the majority view as of this evening in this Great Compromise."

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Linus: "It was Mr. Bell's work with the deaf that led him to the study of telegraphy, invented by Samuel Morse. By 1876, as the United States was celebrating its 100th birthday, the Scottish immigrant was about to give America a fantastic birthday present."

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Sally: "Is my big brother going to be all right, Linus?"

Linus: "I hope so."

Sally: "You HOPE so?!"

Linus: "Well, there are never any guarantees, Sally."

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Marian Edison: "Starting in 1876, the 100th birthday of the United States, three spectacular inventions would change the United States and the world forever: the telephone, the electric light, and the horseless carriage."

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Marian Edison: "For ten years after the Civil War, from 1865-1875, a series of inventions began to transform the American way of life. The invention of the refrigerated railroad car meant that fruits and vegetables and and fish and beef could be carried across the country. During this ten year period, new inventions included everything from cable cars, to the vacuum, to the typewriter, to the billiard ball, but the greatest inventions were yet to come"

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Franklin: "How in the world did they pick *you* to be spacecraft commander?"

Lucy: "NASA couldn't resist a pretty face."

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Lucy: "I guess, except for zero gravity, things in space are pretty much the same as they are on earth."

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Lucy: "Black leaders would also emerge. Just to name a few: Booker T. Washington, who headed Tuskeegee Institute, was the advisor to two presidents. This is scientist George Washington Carver. He caused a revolution in agriculture in the South. He changed and improved the growing patterns of everything from cotton, to sweet potatoes, to peanuts. This is W. E. B. Du Bois. He founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1909."

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Alexander Graham Bell: "I have to put the acid here... [he accidently knocks the acid over, burning his hand] Oh, no! Mr. Watson, come here! I want you!"

Thomas Watson: "[hearing him through the receiver, then jumping for joy] That's it... that's it, that's *it*! [Bell returns to the room where Watson and Linus are listening] That's it! I heard every word! You said, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want you"!"

Alexander Graham Bell: "At last! At long last! Congratulations, Thomas!"

Thomas Watson: "Congratulations, Mr. Bell!"

Marian Edison: "Wow! Wait'll I tell Charlie Brown!"

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Thomas Edison: "When you come across anything you don't thoroughly understand, don't rest until you've run it down. When I am asked the key to my success, I have a short answer: it's hard work based on hard thinking. Each day dawns with fascinating possibilities. The world is so *full* of a number of things."

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Schroeder: " Are you the new harmonica player? You'd better be good; this is a very knowledgeable crowd."

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Lucy: "Now what are they debating about?"

Linus: "They're trying to decide who will be the head of the government."

Lucy: "I think it should be a queen. A beautiful queen."

Linus: "Some of the delegates think it should be just one man. But others are afraid that if it's just one man, he'll be like another king."

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Linus: "Come on, Charlie Brown! We're late already! We're supposed to clean up the meeting hall, and it's already after daybreak! Come on!"

Charlie Brown: "I never have time to do anything. All I ever do is work."

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