R.I.P. Bill Melendez
cliff
Posted 2008-09-04 5:08 PM (#22263)
Subject: R.I.P. Bill Melendez


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Brought "Peanuts" cartoons to life thru his animation
(starting with "A Charlie Brown Christmas" in '65 - which I distinctly remember seeing the first broadcast of).

Also provided the voice of "Snoopy".

In the credits of A Charlie Brown Christmas, he was listed as providing "Graphic Blandishments"
- a title that I (respectfully) "stole" from him to use on some of my business cards, years later.

He was 91.

Not a bad thing to "leave behind".
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stephent28
Posted 2008-09-04 5:08 PM (#22264 - in reply to #22263)
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Sad but 91 is a life well lived!
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-09-04 5:13 PM (#22265 - in reply to #22263)
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Whawn -waw-wahn-wawa- waw...
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cliff
Posted 2008-09-04 5:19 PM (#22266 - in reply to #22263)
Subject: Re: R.I.P. Bill Melendez


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That was Mrs. Othmar (the teacher).
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schroeder
Posted 2008-09-04 6:23 PM (#22267 - in reply to #22263)
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Sigh....
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-09-04 6:30 PM (#22268 - in reply to #22263)
Subject: Re: R.I.P. Bill Melendez
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That's too bad.

I know it's way out of season, but I always thought THIS was some of his best work.

Dave
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cliff
Posted 2008-09-04 7:23 PM (#22269 - in reply to #22263)
Subject: Re: R.I.P. Bill Melendez


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a TrueClassic.
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Beal
Posted 2008-09-04 8:16 PM (#22270 - in reply to #22263)
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91, we all should live so long.
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John B
Posted 2008-09-05 10:03 AM (#22271 - in reply to #22263)
Subject: Re: R.I.P. Bill Melendez


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I remember when the ONLY time you saw the Peanuts (or any other kid's specials) was when they played them on network TV (when there were 3 of them). Things have changed a bit. My 2 1/2 year old has all her favorites on DVD, along with her portable DVD player. Not to mention "Disney On Demand". I'm so glad I bought a HighDef TV so that Dora and Mickey look nice and clear.

Snoopy was always my favorite. He was a bit of a wiseass. Gotta like that.
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