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Tooth Brushing (1978): Cast & Plot

Tooth Brushing (1978) movie poster

Tooth Brushing is a 1978 short animated film starring Arrin Skelley as Charlie Brown, Bill Melendez and Daniel Anderson. It runs 5 minutes.

Tooth Brushing (1978) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
5 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tooth Brushing About?

The premise of Tooth Brushing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a dentist visit, Charlie Brown walks away clutching a pamphlet that explains the proper way to brush teeth. Determined to put the advice into practice, he gathers Linus and even Snoopy, turning the simple routine into a playful effort to master proper brushing technique.

Tooth Brushing Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • educational
  • oral hygiene
  • dental hygiene
  • health
  • toothbrush
  • educational film
  • based on comic strip
  • peanuts
Cast & crew

Tooth Brushing Cast & Characters

Arrin Skelley leads the cast as Charlie Brown, with Bill Melendez as Snoopy and Daniel Anderson as Linus van Pelt.

Plot

Tooth Brushing Plot Summary

What happens in Tooth Brushing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Charlie Brown [Arrin Skelley] is seen leaving the office of Dr. Jones, his dentist, in a happy and excited mood after receiving clear instructions on proper tooth brushing. The scene sets a light, educational tone as he heads home eager to share what he learned with his friends.

On the way, he runs into Snoopy [Bill Melendez], and with a cheerful invitation, he asks his faithful dog to join in and practice the brushing techniques together. The pair makes their way to the Van Pelt house, where Linus van Pelt [Daniel Anderson] warmly invites them inside, curious about this impromptu dental workshop.

Full summary

The whole story of Tooth Brushing, scene by scene

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Details

Tooth Brushing Also Known As

Also known as “Tooth Brushing With Charlie Brown”.

Also known as
  • Tooth Brushing With Charlie Brown

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FAQ

Tooth Brushing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Tooth Brushing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tooth Brushing?

Tooth Brushing runs 5 minutes.

When was Tooth Brushing released?

Tooth Brushing was released in 1978.

Who is in the cast of Tooth Brushing?

Tooth Brushing stars Arrin Skelley as Charlie Brown, Bill Melendez as Snoopy and Daniel Anderson as Linus van Pelt, among 4 credited actors.

Does Tooth Brushing have a post-credit scene?

No. Tooth Brushing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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