Charlie Brown’s hilarious and heartbreaking attempts to meet his beloved Little Red-Haired Girl and other endearing adventures are featured on Happiness is…Peanuts: Friends Forever, the latest Peanuts DVD release from Warner Home Video. Friends Forever is the newest installment of the Happiness is…Peanuts™ collection, a series of favorite Peanuts television programs compiled together on DVD. Happiness is…Peanuts™: Friends Forever, pairs TV special You’re in Love, Charlie Brown, with an episode from The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show on one disc.
Charlie Brown has his heart set on meeting the Little Red-Haired Girl on You’re in Love, Charlie Brown, the 1968 Emmy® nominated television special. School is about to let out for summer but all Charlie Brown can think of is how to meet the Little Red-Haired Girl. All his attempts end in embarrassments. He writes her a love note but winds up accidentally reading it out loud to his class. When she tries to approach him during the lunch break, he panics and pulls his lunch bag over his head. He gets up really early one morning in hopes of catching her at her bus stop but winds up falling asleep and misses the bus. Will it be a summer of heartbreak for Charlie Brown or will he manage to connect with the Little Red-Haired Girl before school lets out?
Happiness is…Peanuts™: Friends Forever, also includes an episode from The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show, featuring skits based on Peanuts strips created by Charles M. Schulz.
- Kite Eating Tree – Charlie Brown visits Lucy’s psychiatry booth for advice on fighting the kite-eating tree.
- Sally – Pretending to be a WWI Flying Ace, Snoopy steals Sally’s report for school.
- Camp – Charlie Brown is sent home from camp for being a “troublemaker.” Peppermint Patty tells Linus that she cried when she saw him kiss the Little-Red Haired girl.
- Lucy Loves Schroeder – Lucy puts Schroeder’s piano in the washer and dryer after she breaks up with him.
- Scared Snoopy – Snoopy sees Lucy at her psychiatry booth because he’s been hearing noises at night but later refuses to pay his bill.
“With Valentine’s Day approaching, Happiness is…Peanuts™: Friends Forever is the perfect title to share with both kids and adults, there’s something in it for everyone,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, WHV Executive Marketing Director of Family & Animation Franchise. She added, “Although most everyone can relate to Charlie Brown and his unrequited love for the Little Red-Haired Girl, Happiness is…Peanuts™: Friends Forever reminds us that love comes in many forms. From the fondness and affection we have for our friends to the bond we share with family, it’s something to be celebrated and cherished.”
Our Take: Charlie Brown is a classic! We love watching the holiday specials around here. I watched this one with my four-year-old My only concern is some of the languages in the shows. I am far more lenient with what I let him watch than I did my other children when they were this age. We watch “Witwicky” as he calls it, also known as Transformers almost every day. That is his favorite “go to” movie. So it is not like I am all that strick. But with this one, I kept hearing “I’m so stupid” from CB and “You’ve been dumb before” while the girls are singing and teasing Charlie Brown, and Charlie Brown says stupid a lot. What brought it to my attention was my little one, “We don’t say stupid do we”, “No your right we don’t call someone stupid” I would say to him. I feel that this is something to watch out for considering at this age they repeat everything!
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Dominique
February 1, 2012 at 2:49 amI’ve always loved Snoopy. I just think he’s so cute. And I love the silly little noises he makes when he’s laughing or crying, etc. I even have a cute little Snoopy hairdryer that sits in a base that’s his body. (Nikki Marie on rafflecopter form)
Jennifer Rogers
February 1, 2012 at 6:29 amSchroeder, playing the piano like a mad man!
Rachel R.
February 1, 2012 at 8:11 amSnoopy is my favorite, I still have a Snoopy plush doll that I’ve had since I was a child.
Anna
February 1, 2012 at 9:18 amI really like snoopy – he just makes me want to squeeze him!
Tabitha Evans
February 1, 2012 at 12:12 pmsnoppy
Pam L.
February 1, 2012 at 12:32 pmI love Pig Pen because of all the dirt that surrounds him
Barb K.
February 1, 2012 at 12:56 pmSnoopy. Because growing up I had dogs. Also several dog statures that looked a lot like Snoopy.
Amy Orvin
February 1, 2012 at 1:26 pmI like Woodstock because he is so cute.
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Vicki
February 1, 2012 at 1:34 pmMy favorite Peanut character is Woodstock because even though he’s so tiny and his flying skills are horrible, he’s full confidence and spunk.
Amanda J.
February 1, 2012 at 1:44 pmSnoopy is my favorite. He’s so cool!
Wendy Rozema
February 1, 2012 at 2:30 pmSnoopy is my favorite b/c he’s so cute!!!
polly
February 1, 2012 at 3:00 pmi love snoopy because he is so cute!
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D Schmidt
February 1, 2012 at 6:08 pmSnoopy because my son laughs hysterically everytime he sees him
Dani Jones
February 1, 2012 at 6:37 pmLinus, I love him and his blanket. He just won’t give it up.
Andrea Reynolds
February 1, 2012 at 7:58 pmWoodstock rocks.
He is non-verbal but communicates so well.
Lindsay
February 1, 2012 at 9:36 pmI like Lucy the best because she always says what is on her mind!
Nicole Larsen
February 1, 2012 at 10:43 pmSnoopy because he makes me laugh and he’s cute!
Wendy Pogrant
February 1, 2012 at 11:15 pmSnoopy is my favorite. He’s so cool!
Kristin D
February 1, 2012 at 11:16 pmLinus is the best he is too cute!
Leah Baird
February 2, 2012 at 12:18 amSnoopy because he’s cute!
NW Homesteader
February 2, 2012 at 12:21 amLove the blanket with Linus 🙂
Sarah Walker
February 2, 2012 at 2:53 amSnoopy because he has such a wicked sense of humor.
Sarah Carroll
February 2, 2012 at 2:58 amI like Snoopy. I just think he is cute.
jessica edwards
February 2, 2012 at 7:06 amsnoopy- hes cute
Jojo
February 2, 2012 at 9:17 amLucy. I can identify with her for some reason.
Amber Porter
February 2, 2012 at 9:30 amCharlie Brown!
Jessica
February 2, 2012 at 10:39 amLinus….so innocent
carole
February 2, 2012 at 12:37 pmlove peppermint patty cause she is so cute!
Susan Smith
February 2, 2012 at 3:37 pmI liked Snoopy
Carmen S.
February 2, 2012 at 3:59 pmI have to go with Charlie Brown, he is very easy to relate too.
Elizabeth Braun
February 2, 2012 at 4:26 pmI have always liked Snoopy for some reason. Had a Snoopy dog i slept with as a child
Julie Lynn Bickham
February 2, 2012 at 4:59 pmI’ve always liked Woodstock, I think he is so cute.
April Harvell
February 2, 2012 at 7:00 pmI love Linus and his cute blanket.. 🙂
scottsgal
February 2, 2012 at 7:16 pmsnoopy is my fave – we even named our doxie years ago after him
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Maija M
February 2, 2012 at 7:47 pmI like PigPen, he’s funny 🙂
Jessica Cox
February 2, 2012 at 7:54 pmLucy her advice is awesome
Stephanie Hirsch
February 2, 2012 at 8:21 pmI love Snoopy!
Kristen
February 3, 2012 at 1:10 amI love Linus because he is quiet but thoughtful.
dv8
February 3, 2012 at 2:35 amI like Snoopy because he fights the Red Baron.
Michelle Macaluso
February 3, 2012 at 4:08 amI love Snoopy cause he is just so cute!
Larissa
February 3, 2012 at 12:47 pmSnoopy always has flair!
Catherine L.
February 3, 2012 at 1:13 pmSnoopy – he cracks me up!
Jenny
February 3, 2012 at 4:08 pmSnoopy – he’s cute and funny 🙂
Teresa Moore
February 3, 2012 at 4:45 pmI love Snoopy!
Teresa Moore
February 3, 2012 at 4:47 pmOh , I love Snoopy because he is cute!
Kerri
February 3, 2012 at 5:51 pmI like Woodstock! He’s adorable, and I’ve liked him since I was a kid…had a stuffed animal and everything!
Jessica B
February 3, 2012 at 7:56 pmI’ve always loved Pigpen, I identified with him when I was a messy little girl!
wendy
February 3, 2012 at 8:40 pmGotta love Charlie Brown for his persistance
Carol W
February 3, 2012 at 8:43 pmI like marcy, the easter special when she is making the eggs is so funny. she is always funny.
Jackie
February 3, 2012 at 9:18 pmI like Sally….because she is so cute!
Thank you!
Mechele Johnson
February 4, 2012 at 1:05 amLinus! I have always loved Linus cause he reminds me of my oldest son when he was little…
Debra F
February 4, 2012 at 6:30 amI like Snoopy! He’s just so loveable!
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Bridget Merker
February 4, 2012 at 1:03 pmI like Lucy – she is tough outside but has a good heart.
Michelle Dippel
February 4, 2012 at 1:20 pmI always liked pigpen because he was the opposite of my ocd clean freak self
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Kimberlie T
February 4, 2012 at 1:52 pmI like Linus because he is a genius! When the rest of the gang is fumbling around, Linus has all the answers.
Dede
February 4, 2012 at 2:46 pmI love Schroeder….he can really jam on the piano!
Dede
kathy stemke
February 4, 2012 at 3:02 pmI love Sally! She’s spunky.
Velvet Hubler
February 4, 2012 at 5:58 pmI love Woodstock because he is one cool birdy
deanna
February 4, 2012 at 6:25 pmI like Snoopy because he is funny
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Holly
February 4, 2012 at 7:38 pmI love Lucy, she’s feisty just like me!
Danielle P
February 4, 2012 at 9:58 pmI love Snoopy! He’s cute and funny.
Sheryl
February 4, 2012 at 10:07 pmPeppermint Patti- she’s has the name of my favorite candy.
Jennifer Rote
February 4, 2012 at 10:15 pmI liked Linus because of his security blanket.
Karen
February 5, 2012 at 12:18 amSnoopy because he’s so lovable and funny!
hannah
February 5, 2012 at 12:27 amI always have liked snoopy because he is such a character and has so much personality just for a dog!
Holly Hennessy Swint
February 5, 2012 at 4:54 amI like Snoopy because he is so happy, cool and smart!
Helen
February 5, 2012 at 4:28 pmLinus he believes in the Great Pumpkin 🙂
Jeni Monroe
February 5, 2012 at 5:06 pmLinus because he reminds me of me when I was little with the blankie.
Jessica Sheffield
February 5, 2012 at 8:11 pmLinus because he’s adorable
Kimberly Bauer
February 5, 2012 at 8:41 pmLinus. How can you resist a boy with his blankie.
Tawnya S
February 5, 2012 at 9:56 pmI love Snoopy. He makes me smile!
Ruth Hill
February 5, 2012 at 11:21 pmI always loved Woodstock because nothing ever seemed to bother him.
Cynthia Brooks
February 5, 2012 at 11:38 pmPeppermint Patty because she adds a funniness to the show you couldn’t get without her.
Devona Fryer
February 5, 2012 at 11:40 pmI love Lucy because she is so bossy!
janet
February 6, 2012 at 1:49 amSNOOPY BECAUSE HE’S SO CUTE
Trasina McGahey
February 6, 2012 at 3:11 amSnoopy bc he’s funny!
Daiva B.
February 6, 2012 at 6:48 amSnoopy
laura j jenkins
February 6, 2012 at 9:32 amI love the peants as a kid and even today brings back
good memories.would love to win this pick me
tracy simms
February 6, 2012 at 11:10 amCharlie Brown — he is the leader who keeps all of his friends together 🙂
christine jessamine
February 6, 2012 at 12:36 pmcharlie brown is my favorite!
Linda Henderson
February 6, 2012 at 12:42 pmI like Snoopy, he’s always up to something and I would love to see what the inside of his doghouse looks like. I like it when he’s the WWII flying ace.
Britny C.
February 6, 2012 at 3:17 pmI like woodstock because he is just so cute lol
desiree
February 6, 2012 at 6:49 pmlinus he remind me of a guy i love in jh school jon
Brittany Boardley Renaldi
February 6, 2012 at 8:40 pmSnoopy! I love beagles.
Danielle
February 6, 2012 at 9:25 pmMy favorite Peanuts character is Woodstock because he’s cute and funny
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Melissa Haggerty
February 6, 2012 at 10:08 pmI have always loved Schroeder the most!
Nikki Lynn Hanna
February 6, 2012 at 10:32 pmMy favorite is Snoopy…he is cute and can always make me laugh
Penny Kathleen
February 6, 2012 at 10:36 pmI love Pig Pen just because he’s so adorable in all his dirtiness!
Nicole H
February 6, 2012 at 11:36 pmLinus because he’s so insightful!
Sylvia Ortiz
February 7, 2012 at 12:05 amSNOOPY is my fave; cuz he’s so adorable!
Russell Moore
February 7, 2012 at 12:29 amCharlie Brown, because as many times as he got knocked down, he never gave up, and if you notice, all the other kids followed his lead. (I even think he kicked the football in the end.)
Aranda Gibbs
February 7, 2012 at 2:09 amSnoop of course! 🙂
ThePixieSprinkles
February 7, 2012 at 3:19 amI love Linus because I had a blue blanket as a kid I took everywhere too! =)
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lentil
February 7, 2012 at 5:09 amSnoopy– he’s the King of Cool!
Nancy
February 7, 2012 at 9:07 amI like Charlie Brown because he has a tough time but he never gives up!
jennifer dansberger jones
February 7, 2012 at 10:19 ampig pen he reminds me of my kids, they seem to attract all things dirty!
rochelle johnson
February 7, 2012 at 12:20 pmsnoopy
Valerie Peace
February 7, 2012 at 2:05 pmI love Charlie Brown, he always seems to get stepped on but never gives up
Catie
February 7, 2012 at 2:07 pmLucy – I looked up to her when I was a kid!
Carol Andries
February 7, 2012 at 5:20 pmI like Snoopy as he never says anything but always gets his point across!
Christine W
February 7, 2012 at 5:25 pmI love Lucy because she is so honest!
Jacqui Odell
February 7, 2012 at 8:26 pmsnoopy because i love dogs
Jennifer
February 7, 2012 at 8:58 pmI love charlie brown!
Michelle Tucker
February 7, 2012 at 11:07 pmlove charlie brown, because he’s always the one who is left out…feels similar;)
Michele Behlen
February 7, 2012 at 11:35 pmSnoopy. I had a real dog named Snoopy