Peanuts by Charles Schulz for July 18, 1954
Transcript:
"I appreciate you coming over to help me, Charlie Brown..." Schroeder says as he greets Charlie Brown at the door. Charlie Brown takes off his coat.<BR><BR> "The first thing we do is get you a stool to sit on.." Schroeder announces, walking along. Charlie Brown, puzzled, follows with a "?"<BR><BR> Schroeder carries a stool in to the room and explains, "This is something I learned from Virgil Thomson."<BR><BR> "You sit right there, see, and then I'll paint your musical portrait.." Charlie Brown sits on a stool next to Schroeder's piano as directed.<BR><BR> "Right...Are you ready?" "I'm ready..this is very flattering.." Charlie Brown admits. He folds his arms across his chest.<BR><BR> Charlie Brown thinks, "Mine is they type of personality that will probably inspire an heroic symphony..."<BR><BR> "?" Charlie Brown listens, but Schroeder doesn't play.<BR><BR> Schroeder studies him. Charlie Brown blushes, thinking, "I didn't hear a thing..."<BR><BR> He turns red, waiting for Schroeder.<BR><BR> Schroeder turns around and runs out of the room. "!" Charlie Brown is surprised. [PANEL 11]: Charlie Brown sits alone and sighs.<BR><BR>
LucyVPelt about 13 years ago
What about the Rondo’ Veneziano? hihihi
yow4zip Premium Member over 10 years ago
Always a blank canvas.
GenreChowderStudios almost 9 years ago
He’ll write something nice later. Something jazzy, I think…
Stormwyrm almost 3 years ago
Grande Sonata Pathétique?
kcj about 2 years ago
Virgil Thomson indeed composed many “piano portraits”. If Schroeder can’t come up with an original one, then “Round and Round [Dominique Mabokov]” should fit.
FrostbiteFalls over 1 year ago
Schroeder’s changing expressions, ending in his turning away and throwing up his hands in defeat, is what really makes the joke. No joke for CB, alas.