A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973): Cast & Plot
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a 1973 short animated comedy directed by Phil Roman, starring Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown's screaming voice (voice) (uncredited), Hilary Momberger-Powers and Todd Barbee. It runs 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Director
- Phil Roman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Feature Syndicate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving About?
The premise of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charlie Brown hosts a Thanksgiving feast that spirals into chaos when Peppermint Patty and her friends turn up demanding a turkey. With only cereal and toast on hand, Charlie seems doomed, but Linus, Snoopy and Woodstock rally to save the day. Amid turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, the Peanuts gang shows why gratitude and friendship make the holiday truly special.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Cast & Characters
Peter Robbins leads the cast as Charlie Brown's screaming voice (voice) (uncredited), with Hilary Momberger-Powers as Sally Brown (voice) and Todd Barbee as Charlie Brown (voice). Directed by Phil Roman; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Phil Roman
- Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown's screaming voice (voice) (uncredited)
- Hilary Momberger-Powers as Sally Brown (voice)
- Todd Barbee as Charlie Brown (voice)
- Christopher DeFaria as Peppermint Patty (voice)
Also Starring in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
· 6 more- Bill Melendez Snoopy / Woodstock (voice) (uncredited)
- Stephen Shea Linus van Pelt (voice)
- Robin Kohn Lucy van Pelt (voice)
- Jimmy Ahrens Marcie (voice)
- Robin Reed Franklin (voice)
- Vince Guaraldi Little Birdie Singer (voice) (uncredited)
More from Phil Roman
More films directed by Phil Roman, best-rated first: Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!), Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer and Tom and Jerry: The Movie.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Plot Summary
What happens in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the opening scene, Lucy playfully encourages Charlie Brown to attempt kicking her football, as they traditionally do for Thanksgiving football games. However, Lucy repeatedly pulls the ball away at the last moment, teasing him and telling him that some traditions fade away. This recurring joke sets the tone for the story, emphasizing the playful yet sometimes frustrating dynamics among the characters.
Full summary
The whole story of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, scene by scene
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Little Birdie - A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
- Clip Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner Clip
How Well Do You Know A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who encourages Charlie Brown to try and kick her football at the beginning of the special?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Le Thanksgiving de Charlie Brown” and “Die Peanuts - Erntedankfest”.
- Also known as
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- Le Thanksgiving de Charlie Brown
- Die Peanuts - Erntedankfest
- O Dia de Ação de Graças de Charlie Brown
- Es Acción de Gracias
- 찰리 브라운의 추수감사절
- Charlie Brown e o Dia de Ação de Graças
- 查理布朗的感恩节
- È il Giorno del ringraziamento
- Snoopy és a hálaadás
- El Día de Acción de Gracias de Charlie Brown
- スヌーピーの感謝祭
- Lễ Tạ Ơn của Charlie Brown
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- День подяки Чарлі Брауна
- Dzień Dziękczynienia Charliego Browna
- День благодарения Чарли Брауна
- חג ההודיה של צ'רלי בראון
- Thanksgiving med Snobben
- Jaska Jokusen kiitospäivä
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving runs 25 minutes.
When was A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving released?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was released on November 20, 1973.
Who directed A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was directed by Phil Roman.
More films by Phil Roman Who is in the cast of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving stars Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown's screaming voice (voice) (uncredited), Hilary Momberger-Powers as Sally Brown (voice) and Todd Barbee as Charlie Brown (voice), among 10 credited actors.
Does A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving have a post-credit scene?
No. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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