Sometimes, there is wisdom in comics and Peanuts has always been a favorite here.
American cartoonist Charles Monroe Schulz is widely regarded as one of the most influential cartoonists in history. His often sarcastic humor was shown in the thoughts of a group of children and the inner thoughts of a household pet.
Snoopy was said to have been modeled after his family dog, Spike, later Snoopy's brother. Charlie Brown, the principal character was named after a co-worker. In fact, most all of the children in the comic strip were named in reference to family and friends. The comic strip, Peanuts, made its first appearance on October 2, 1950, in 7 newspapers. At its height, Peanuts was published daily in 2,600 papers in 75 countries in 21 languages. Over nearly 50 years, Schulz drew 17,897 published Peanuts strips.
Did you know that the comic strip got its name from a children's program, Howdy Doody, broadcast on the NBC television network in the U. S. from December 27, 1947 tol September 24, 1960?
Schulz was said to dislike the name. He had first titled it, Li'l Folks, when he submitted it to United Features Syndicate (UFS). But, when UFS was ready to syndicate it. Tack Knight, creator of a retired 1930's comic strip, Little Folks, claimed exclusive rights to the title. A different name for the comic strip was required after legal advice confirmed Little Folks was a registered trademark. A UFS production manager noted the popularity of Howdy Doody, and the audience of children seated in the Peanut Gallery and known as "Peanuts." This led to the comic strip being renaming, much to its creator's consternation.
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| September 17, 1973 Charles M. Schulz |
This weekend, we're hauling out Christmas decos early since we're traveling to our native NJ to spend the Thanksgiving holiday visiting family and friends on a week-long road trip. This early decorating is a change this year. Usually, we would decorate the weekend following Thanksgiving, but that's the weekend we're back home and going to a concert. This year, we can enjoy the tree a while longer.
How about you — decorating early or later for Christmas?
Enjoy Your Weekend, Everyone
It's chilly enough for flannel sheets now and hot chocolate
26 comments:
Thanks for the smile!
...and some you can't get ticket for!
one of the joys of growing up for me, was reading the daily comics and the colored ones on Sunday. Daddy would not allow us to touch the paper until he was done, not even the comics. As soon as he put the paper down from reading front to back, I would grab the comics and keep them to read again.
I think they made the right choice in changing the names. Peanuts is a favorite and I like the name...
Peanuts is a true classic!
Our grandkids do our decorating, usually the week before Christmas. I can understand Americans making a season of it from Thanksgiving on however.
I watched Howdy Doody. I like Peanuts, he had wonderfully dry humor.
I like that connection to Howdy Doody, and I liked the comic strip.
Love it. I was always a fan. But, forgive me if I notice that it seems topical, somehow.
I believe Christmas should be kept for at the earliest, after your Thanksgiving. I get quite annoyed at Christmas displays up early in November in stores, I understand why outdoor displays may be early,to take advantage od warmer weather, but not in retail venues indoors.
I never knew the connection to Howdy Doody (which I watched).
I haven't decorated for years, but it is still my favorite holiday!!
I'm smiling because of the comic strip humour. In the UK I used to look forward to the Christmas Annual in my Christmas sack left by 'Father Christmas'. (Here there are the Beano or Dandy Annuals). Comic strips are a good way into the enjoyment of reading. I haven't thought about Christmas preparations yet. I wish you both a good weekend.
I never knew that was how Peanuts was named. I do remember watching "Howdy Doody", but I was quite young then and really don't remember much about it, except, "It's Howdy Doody Time", the little jingle that started the show. Regarding decorating for Christmas, I usually wait until after Thanksgiving, since we normally always have Thanksgiving dinner here. We will still have the dinner here, but not for a huge crowd I guess, just our immediate family, unless something changes in the next two weeks. Anyway, I can only handle one holiday at a time, so I wait and begin Christmas preparations and decorations until after Thanksgiving. In my family growing up we never decorated for Christmas until the week before Christmas, and the tree never went up until Christmas Eve! My Mother's tradition. But we left it up until January 6th, which is Epiphany, but also my mother's birthday, and so that was also her tradition from her childhood. Later we all started doing the tree much earlier so we could enjoy it longer. Have a happy weekend.
II love Peanuts. I do wish he had given the girl with the naturally curly hair a name,
Peanuts will always be my #1 fave. We always start decorating the Saturday after turkeyday.
Funny how teachers posted their favorite cartoons in the staffroom.
We typically decorate the weekend following Thanksgiving. This year, I think we are going to the forest and cutting our own tree!
Seems to me the most universally known legacy is the Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
I love Charlie Brown and Peanuts. Always have, always will. I usually start decorating the day after TG but it is so late this year and we might be spending time with the kids so I might start a little early -- after I put the house back together from the Bugman.
Hi Beatrice, Buffalo Bob and Howdy Doody...and the connection to the always funny and sometimes thought provoking Peanuts/Charlie Brown comics...learn something new every day! Christmas decorations...reminds me that we need to find a new pre-lit small Christmas tree. Our old tree is kaput. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
I loved "Peanuts" (i love peanuts, too...especially roasted and boiled!))
I no longer put up Christmas decorations...I gave all mine away a few years ago.
Take good care. :)
Early decorating seems to be the general rule nowadays. I think folks are just craving for the happiness he holidays use to promise.
Happy & Safe Travels!
I love Peanuts, it's so witty and offbeat. Our Christmas decorations go up in early December. We've never had a real tree, we have an artificial tree that's lasted several decades.
I never knew the reason for the name "Peanuts" makes sense. I also love the dry humor of the strip.
Our family has visited Charles Schulz"s home and museum in Santa Rosa California many times. Sadly it burned and isn't there for visits any longer.
We must get started on Christmas decorations soon, but my energy level has gone to pot. Hopefully it will return. Our plans for the holidays are up in the air this year with grands going to their other families so we will see.
Sue
Thanksgiving is late this year, I would like to put things up early. We'll see if I get my act together!
I have always loved Peanuts especially Snoopy. Enjoy your road trip and stay safe. This is the first year that my daughter and son in law will put up our Christmas lights because they live in Brisbane now. I'm so relieved as that job was getting a bit hard now with our aging bodies. The village has a special "Turn on the Lights Night" on the first weekend in December where all the villagers and their families come to walk around the lit up streets.
Charlie Brown was a part of my life growing up. We lived in the area that Charles Schultz was from so it was pretty prevalent in our area.
This is fun, thanks for the smiles. I am a big fan of Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
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