{"product_id":"its-the-great-pumpkin-the-making-of-a-television-classic-isbn-9780062344830","title":"It's the Great Pumpkin: The Making of a Television Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow available in a hardcover edition, the lushly illustrated \u003cem\u003eIt’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: The Making of a Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e, stars Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts gang, and features hundreds of full-color images as well as enlightening anecdotes that take you behind-the-scenes of how the charming Halloween special was created.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrick-or-treating has never been more fun—with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, Linus, and, of course, the Great Pumpkin. Since its first airing more than forty years ago, \u003cem\u003eIt’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown\u003c\/em\u003e has become a beloved perennial classic synonymous with Halloween.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with more than 250 full-color images, this beautiful edition celebrates the timeless television classic with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e  The full script illustrated with screen art from the show\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Photographs, storyboard excerpts, and production materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Reminiscences and insider tidbits from executive producer Lee Mendelson and animator, the late Bill Melendez\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Interviews with the original child actors who were the voices of the Peanuts gang\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  And much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: The Making of a Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate Halloween treat for fans of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThe Great Pumpkin is coming!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin, Linus, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Sally, and Snoopy for their Halloween night, when the Peanuts gang puts on their costumes to trick-or-treat while Linus waits dutifully in his pumpkin patch for the arrival of the Great Pumpkin. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly five decades after \u003cem\u003eIt's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown\u003c\/em\u003e first aired in 1966, the television special is still drawing in audiences. This past Halloween, seven million viewers tuned in to watch Lucy steal the football from Charlie Brown, Snoopy fight the Red Baron, and Linus be ever hopeful for the Great Pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIt's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: The Making of a Television Classic\u003c\/em\u003e, executive producer Lee Mendelson reminisces with original \u003cem\u003ePeanuts\u003c\/em\u003e animator Bill Melendez about working with Charles M. Schulz, \"Sparky,\" as he was known to his friends. Mendelson also writes about how \u003cem\u003eGreat Pumpkin\u003c\/em\u003e was sold to the network, the hesitation to have Charlie Brown receive a rock in his bag (for fear children all over the U.S. would get rocks for Halloween), the decision to animate the Flying Ace (Snoopy's WWI alter ego) for the first time, and other fantastic tidbits of insider information. He also visits with original young cast members who lovingly recall their memories of doing the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis commemorative edition features more than 150 pieces of original animation art and photos, story board excerpts, production and bar sheets, and a full script illustrated with screen art from the television special. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: The Making of a Television Classic\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful look at the making of the beloved Halloween special that is the ultimate treat for fans of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888250384613,"sku":"NP9780062344830","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062344830.jpg?v=1730228628","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/its-the-great-pumpkin-the-making-of-a-television-classic-isbn-9780062344830","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}