Incidentally, I saved the comics page from the day after Schultz died, where pretty much every other comic strip was a Peanuts tribute. A lot of footballs laying in empty fields that day…
I’d wager that yes, Charles Schultz did meet Willie Mays as his hometown, Santa Rosa, CA is just north of San Francisco where Mays played and still makes frequent appearances at games.
Neither his bio nor his Wikipedia page mention anything about Carmel. He was born in Minneapolis and raised in St. Paul, MN.Hank Ketcham, creator of Dennis the Menace, on the other hand, though born in Seattle, WA, settled in Carmel, CA, after WWII.I think you have the two confused.
Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the others are on the ball field. Lucy holding a football. Charlie brown holding a ball, his hat by his side. Shroeder playing Amazing Grace on the piano. All heads down in respect and mourning. In the sky, Snoopy flying his Sopwith Camel, the birds in close formation behind him, an empty space between the birds. In the distance, a rainbow. All of those on the ground knowing that Charles Schulz is looking down and this is his way of saying that tomorrow will be a brighter day and that everything is going to be alright.Rest in peace, Mr. Schulz.
Great comments and remembrances today, folks! Thank you for sharing!!! I’ve always loved Peanuts and I miss Charles Schulz. I love how Charlie Brown begins to turn his anxiety around in the last panel. I’m rooting for ya, Charlie Brown!
I’m wondering why I never entered any spelling bees. I think it’s because I knew, even then, that my memory for alphanumeric character strings is truly treacherous.
The#1BoiseStateFan over 11 years ago
I got “hors d’ouevre” wrong, so I took 2nd in our school spelling bee :(
pouncingtiger over 11 years ago
Did Charles Schulz ever meet Willie Mays?
Alienjoey over 11 years ago
http://schulzmuseum.org/willie-mays-and-a-charlie-brown-christmas/
Linux0s over 11 years ago
Look out Charlie Brown… you’re feeling strangely calm again!
Gator007 over 11 years ago
It was a sad day for all comic lovers.
orinoco womble over 11 years ago
Yeah, yeah…you just go right on thinking that, CB.
sleeepy2 over 11 years ago
I sure hope so, Chuck.
Incidentally, I saved the comics page from the day after Schultz died, where pretty much every other comic strip was a Peanuts tribute. A lot of footballs laying in empty fields that day…
lightblade77 over 11 years ago
Good ol’ Charlie Brown. He never lets anything keep him down for long.
dreadlokz over 11 years ago
Dream ON, Cb!
Hysteriaopticon over 11 years ago
Fond memories daily revisited. Thankful for reruns. Love Peanuts…
wronhewitt over 11 years ago
The philosophy and humor of “Peanuts” has added immeasurably to human culture. Rest in peace, Charles Schultz – your legacy is secure.
JanLC over 11 years ago
I’ll bet Willie Mays had a good laugh when this was originally published.
coulterjc over 11 years ago
thats the spirit Charlie Brown lol look on the bright side of things
tmcleland over 11 years ago
Charlie Brown, I wouldn’t hold your breath on the growing up thing…
Aaron Saltzer over 11 years ago
Who’s Willie Mays? A baseball player?
bresnik415 over 11 years ago
I’d wager that yes, Charles Schultz did meet Willie Mays as his hometown, Santa Rosa, CA is just north of San Francisco where Mays played and still makes frequent appearances at games.
mabrndt Premium Member over 11 years ago
Willie Mays Peanuts related details.
Number Three over 11 years ago
Awwwww… That’s it, Charlie Brown.
Think happy thoughts!
xxx
iced tea over 11 years ago
That’s the spirit, Charlie Brown! :-)
ronpolimeni over 11 years ago
RIP Mr. Schulz and Thank you for this wonderful strip.
mabrndt Premium Member over 11 years ago
Neither his bio nor his Wikipedia page mention anything about Carmel. He was born in Minneapolis and raised in St. Paul, MN.Hank Ketcham, creator of Dennis the Menace, on the other hand, though born in Seattle, WA, settled in Carmel, CA, after WWII.I think you have the two confused.
katina.cooper over 11 years ago
Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the others are on the ball field. Lucy holding a football. Charlie brown holding a ball, his hat by his side. Shroeder playing Amazing Grace on the piano. All heads down in respect and mourning. In the sky, Snoopy flying his Sopwith Camel, the birds in close formation behind him, an empty space between the birds. In the distance, a rainbow. All of those on the ground knowing that Charles Schulz is looking down and this is his way of saying that tomorrow will be a brighter day and that everything is going to be alright.Rest in peace, Mr. Schulz.
jeannebeneteau over 11 years ago
That,s the spirit!
toradoradragon over 11 years ago
wrinkly smile…
Snoopy_Fan over 11 years ago
Great comments and remembrances today, folks! Thank you for sharing!!! I’ve always loved Peanuts and I miss Charles Schulz. I love how Charlie Brown begins to turn his anxiety around in the last panel. I’m rooting for ya, Charlie Brown!
msweeney0615 over 11 years ago
Attaboy, Charlie!!
HankTheSock over 11 years ago
Way to keep up the good attitude there Charlie Brown!
The Fly Hunter over 11 years ago
My favorite comic strip AND my favorite baseball player! It doesn’t get any better than this!!!
The Fly Hunter over 11 years ago
I was runner up in my school’s spelling bee in 8th grade. My downfall was “orchestrate”. Darn our New England accent!!!
AmyGrantfan51774 over 11 years ago
wow for being in the principal’s office Charlie is calm I’d be nervous scared to death!!!!!!!!!!!
Rakkav over 11 years ago
I’m wondering why I never entered any spelling bees. I think it’s because I knew, even then, that my memory for alphanumeric character strings is truly treacherous.
Max Starman Jones over 11 years ago
A double tribute to the greatest cartoonist (among many really good ones) and the greatest baseball player of all time (ditto).
farmermatt over 11 years ago
I bet CB would have spelled “Schlabotnik” correctly.
VMB! almost 4 years ago
Ohh! This Makes Sense! And trust me, I’m sure, you’ll Encounter Him, and tell him About this Situation! there will be Alot of Chuckles!