Movies by Lee Mendelson

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown
A documentary short detailing the making of the classic cartoon "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," and the particular pressure the creative team felt after the massive success of its former creation, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Popcorn and Jellybeans: Making a Thanksgiving Classic
Documentary on the making of the Peanuts Thanksgiving special.

Snoopy's Home Ice: The Story of the Redwood Empire Ice Arena
The story behind the Redwood Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, CA.

The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Now, years later, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Christmas favorite. Hosted by comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, this program includes interviews with some of the actors who brought the Peanuts gang to life, and archive footage of the creator himself, Charles Schulz.