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CHARLIE BROWN

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Peanuts characters have appeared in animated form on television numerous times. This started when the Ford Motor Company licensed the characters in 1961 for a series of black and white television commercials for the Ford Falcon. The ads were animated by Bill Meléndez for Playhouse Pictures, a cartoon studio that had Ford as a client. Schulz and Meléndez became friends, and when producer Lee Mendelson decided to make a two-minute animated sequence for a TV documentary called A Boy Named Charlie Brown in 1963, he brought on Meléndez for the project. Before the documentary was completed, the three of them (with help from their sponsor, the Coca-Cola Company) produced their first half-hour animated special, the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning A Charlie Brown Christmas, which was first aired on the CBS network on December 9, 1965.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHARLIE BROWN SPECIAL?
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CHARLIE BROWN VALENTINE
CHARLIE BROWN SUMMER
CHARLIE BROWN HALLOWEEN
CHARLIE BROWN THANKGIVING
CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

.Last month's Blast From The Past question...
WHO IS YOUR TOP MOVIE HORROR VILLIAN
OR MONSTER OF ALL TIME?

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The winner was...
Frankenstein's Monster


ARTICLES TAKEN FROM OUR NOVEMBER 2003 EDITION

Forget all the presidential election polls. We have the McCarty Thanksgiving Poll. McCartys from around the country and beyond responded – L.A., Tennessee, Michigan … even Iraq. Here are the results.

Mc What part of the Thanksgiving turkey do you like the best? Why? What will you wish for on Thanksgiving when you break the wishbone? What is your most memorable Thanksgiving experience?
Kelly I would have to say that I'm a "dark meat" man. I really enjoy all the other things that complement the turkey. The stuffin’, smashed potatoes, kielbasa, stuffed celery and dates. MAN!!! THAT'S EATING!!! Health and happiness for all, and that we all can share Christmas together one more time. My most memorable experiences from Thanksgiving have to be trying to concoct an antenna that would allow us a glimpse at the blacked-out Lions football game from channel 3 in Cleveland. Even though the weather would be fine here, it sure was snowing (TV static) in Cleveland.
Mike Definitely “dark.” Give me a leg to gnaw on and I’m a happy Pilgrim. But my favorite is stuffing  and gravy. Urp.

A safe and happy Thanksgiving for Dennis in Iraq. Same for all Metro subscribers in the U.S. of A.

When Mr. Joswiak next door took an ax and chopped off the head of a live turkey, and the bird ran around the yard with no head in front a bunch of scared kids.
Larry The drumstick ... being a former Cockroach ... that was my instrument. World peace. Oh… I'm sorry ... I thought the question was "If I was Miss America what would I wish for?" Eating stuffed dates ... or was that watching my date stuff her face ... no ... it was eating stuffed dates and then looking for my Easter basket.
Rick The breast. Why? Because I am not gay. That John Kerry’s only job prospect is being the cap twister at a catsup factory. Dad giving me an extra finger splash of mashed spuds from the big pot because he always liked me best.
Brad

I'm not a big turkey guy, but I'll take whatever is handed to me.

A million dollars, what else?

My favorite part of Thanksgiving Day is the Detroit Lions football game with the old uniforms.

Ann My favorite part of the turkey is any white meat.

 

My wish would be that we could live a little closer to family.

 

My most memorable Thanksgiving was when we all enjoyed the fabulous turkey my mom cooked, and when we were cleaning up discovered that the bird was not cooked all the way.  We all thought we would get sick.  Of course, we didn't but we still tease my mom about it.  (She’s a good cook .....really.)
Ryan White meat My wish is to have a lawn and patio by next Thanksgiving. Not being able to eat until my dad asks everybody at the table what they’re thankful for.
Missy White meat. I wish Ann and Andy and Sam are home in Michigan. Watching my dad and uncle snore after Thanksgiving dinner.
Jill

A combination of white and dark meat (I don't Discriminate.)

A new car.

 

Most memorable Thanksgiving experience? Hearing that my dad got pulled over by the police and when asked if he was drunk, said, “No, but I did eat a lot of turkey.”

Jerry My favorite part of the turkey is the crust on the pot pie. This year I will wish for an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle! My most memorable Thanksgiving was when Mum was making dinner and sent me to the store for some napkins.  I rode my bike to the corner store and ran in saying, "my mom needs napkins, it's an emergency."  I rode home with a big box of feminine hygiene products on my handlebars.  While we were at the table, I asked my mom why she was mad at me and she said, “Shut up and wipe your mouth with your toilet paper!"
Kathlene My favorite part of the turkey is the turkey sandwich the next day. I will be wishing that some more McCartys come out to visit us this winter.

 

One of our most memorable Thanksgivings was when 80-year old Mary Jane Croft (Lucille Ball's co-star on “The Lucy Show” and Classic TV royalty) spent the holiday with us. She thought we lived in "Pleasantville," and danced with Dana, who was 2 at the time. She gave us some good inside dirt on Lucy and the rest of the cast, too.
Dennis Turkey white meat is my favorite

No Answer

Probably don't have a single "most memorable" event, but here are some runners-up:
Kristen Stuffing, because I don't like turkey. My wish? Dessert. Most memorable... the year that Bob (yes, your Dad) dropped the turkey.
Karen I’ll take the thigh. But my most favorite part is when the turkey is all cleaned up and in the refrigerator. I wish that Andy and Ann and Sam lived closer. I remember when Dad salted my plate for me.  I also remember watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade from my Dad’s office window in the Majestic Building.
Margaret White Meat (because it tastes good) That my first husband stays, is, gets healthy Our annual "Thanksgiving Walk Around The Block" in the old neighborhood
Chris Da Meat A Lion victory Because of tryptophan, I have no memories
Steve The Scrotum The Scrotum Waking up and seeing Mom and Dad making everything in the Kitchen for dinner. Awesome memories
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What Things Do You Remember that the Statler Brothers didn't mention? 

Name:
Memories:

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Rick playing center field at Coyle Park


Why not submit your old photos to the McCarty Metro! Just Attach them in an email to... McCarty Metro Photo

Guess This Cartoon Character From The Past

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Your Name:

Guess:

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LAST MONTH'S ANSWER WAS...

BANDIT
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From The Cartoon Johnny Quest

Congratulations: Gary


GUESS THE YEAR OF THESE SONGS

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Heartache Tonight - Eagles
Against The Wind - Bob Seger
Daydream Believer - Anne Murray
Hurt So Bad - Linda Ronstadt
Stand By Me - Mickey Gilley

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