UNPACKING PEANUTS IN OCTOBER |
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1962 and 1963 Peanuts Strips Unpacked PLUS Bonus Great Pumpkin Episode Premiering Saturday, 10/15! AND Come Visit Jimmy and Harold at Baltimore Comic Con 10/28-30! |
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The first October episode premieres today: |
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1962 Part One: Schroeder’s Big Break Schulz continues to explore longer stories and more subtle emotions, as Linus (briefly) gets glasses, Lucy and Schroeder bicker, and Snoopy experiences a winter of loss. Luckily, it doesn’t affect his appetite. Plus: It’s time for an episode of Polka Pod! If you’d like to read along with us as you listen, here are the 1962 strips we discuss in the next episode: January 18 February 5, 18, 27 March 8 April 2, 15, 26, 27, 29 May 8-10, 20, 22, 26 June 1, 8 |
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Here’s the link below to the first strip on GoComics to get you started: |
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Peanuts by Charles Schulz for January 18, 1962 | GoComics.comSnoopy sits on his doghouse looking at a snowman. Snoopy thinks, "I just want you to know that for me this has been a very happy week." Snoopy continues, "It's not easy that someone drops by who is so easy to get along with so I hope you'll . . |
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If you’re new to GoComics.com, Producer Liz has created a handy-dandy blog post and video that will walk you through how to easily find these strips online on GoComics.com. Just click on the image below for a quick tutorial! |
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Look Up Peanuts on GoComics.comType Peanuts in the search bar at GoComics.com. It'll take you to a screen with a large image that says Peanuts and one below that that says Peanuts Begins. For strips before 1954 select Peanuts Begins, otherwise click on the image that says Peanuts. On the next screen click the Read Now button. |
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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY + 10/15 GREAT PUMPKIN BONUS! |
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OCTOBER 11 1962 Part 2 — Charles Schulz Sees You The guys discuss the profound way in which Schulz engages and honors his readers on their own terms. Meanwhile, in the strip, Linus is patting birds on the head, Sally can’t deal with kindergarten, and Lucy sets an all time record for crabbiness! Plus: Snoopy will do anything to prove a point. Strips discussed: June 13, 23, 28, 29 July 16, 22 August 1, 3, 5, 16, 21, 22, 26, 30 September 2, 5, 11, 21 October 15, 21 November 12, 29 December 2, 22, 23, 28 __________________________ BONUS EPISODE! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Spooky Season is upon us, and Harold, Michael, and Jimmy are taking a special episode long look at the Great Pumpkin, both in the strip and the animated special. They highlight the themes and origins of the idea and how it’s become a lasting part of pop culture. Then they go strip by strip through gags that made it into the classic TV special, and even take calls from listeners! Plus: What the heck is Graphic Blandishment? Strips discussed, in order: October 31, 1956 November 15, 1957 October 25, 1961 October 30, 1961 October 28, 1963 October 4, 1964 November 18, 1964 November 1-3, 1962 ________________________ OCTOBER 18 1963 Part 1 — Oh No! We’re Aware of Our Tongues! Peanuts soars from strength to strength in another year of classics. Linus teaches us all a thing or two about empathy when his “Blanket Hating” Grandma comes to town, and later he develops a whole new philosophy. Elsewhere, Snoopy gets fat shamed, and Charles Schulz brings ever more depth to our hero Charlie Brown. Plus: Hooray for Aunt Marion! Strips discussed: January 12, 20, 22, 25, 27 February 3, 17, 27, 28 March 12, 13, 16, 17, 22 April 6, 7, 26 May 2 _________________________ OCTOBER 25 1963 Part 2 — Why Don’t You Ever Call Me Cutie? Lucy finds out she is an “uncutie.” Snoopy needs to take it on the lam. And we meet a boy named “5.” Also, the guys discuss perhaps the most controversial strip in the Schulz canon and how it has been understood and misunderstood in the years since. Plus: Lots of fun at Finnegan’s Wake! Strips discussed: May 5, 6, 14, 24 June 10, 30 July 1, 18, 21 August 4, 22 September 2, 5, 14, 22, 27, 30 October 17, 20, 22, 29, 31 December 8, 18 |
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COME VISIT JIMMY AND HAROLD AT BALTIMORE COMIC CON FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY OCTOBER 28-30 |
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We’ll be in the Kids Love Comics section alongside dozens of talented cartoonists. If you’re in the area and can stop by, we’d love to meet you in person. We’ll have our graphic novels available and are happy to personalize copies for you. Hope to see you then! |
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