Tooth Brushing (1978): Cast & Plot
Tooth Brushing is a 1978 short animated film starring Arrin Skelley as Charlie Brown, Bill Melendez and Daniel Anderson. It runs 5 minutes.
English 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
Tooth Brushing Cast & Characters
Arrin Skelley leads the cast as Charlie Brown, with Bill Melendez as Snoopy and Daniel Anderson as Linus van Pelt.
- Arrin Skelley as Charlie Brown
- Bill Melendez as Snoopy
- Daniel Anderson as Linus van Pelt
- Michelle Muller as Lucy van Pelt
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
Tooth Brushing Also Known As
Also known as “Tooth Brushing With Charlie Brown”.
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- Tooth Brushing With Charlie Brown
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Movies Like Tooth Brushing
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including It’s Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown, The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Lost My Brush and He’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown.
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It’s Dental Flossophy, Charlie Brown 1979 -
The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Lost My Brush 1995 -
He’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown 1968 -
This Is America, Charlie Brown 1988 -
It’s an Adventure, Charlie Brown 1983 -
It’s an Adventure, Charlie Brown 1983 -
She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown 1980 -
It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown 1976 -
A Charlie Brown Celebration 1982 -
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 1985 -
A Boy Named Charlie Brown 1969 -
You’re in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! 1994
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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