You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

TV Short
1972
Not Rated
24m

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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown (1972)

Hand-Drawn Animation Animation Comedy Family Short

Linus runs for school president with Lucy and Charlie Brown being his campaign managers.Linus runs for school president with Lucy and Charlie Brown being his campaign managers.Linus runs for school president with Lucy and Charlie Brown being his campaign managers.

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7.3/10

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 nomination total

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Chad Webber

Charlie Brown
(voice)

Robin Kohn

Lucy van Pelt
(voice)

Stephen Shea

Linus van Pelt
(voice)

Hilary Momberger-Powers

Sally Brown
(voice)
(as Hilary Momberger)

Todd Barbee

Russell
(voice)

Linda Ercoli

Violet
(voice)
(uncredited)

Vince Guaraldi

Joe Cool Singer
(voice)
(uncredited)

Brian Kazanjian

Schroeder
(voice)
(uncredited)

Brent McKay

Loud Child in Audience
(voice)
(uncredited)

Bill Melendez

Snoopy
(voice)
(uncredited)
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Director
- Bill Melendez
Writer
- Charles M. Schulz
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Trivia
Animated debut of Snoopy's alter ego Joe Cool.

Goofs
When the kids are counting the votes, the count of votes on the chalkboard do not match what Schroeder is saying.

Quotes
Linus van Pelt: If I'm elected, my first act as president will be to appear before the School Board.
[Lucy whispers in his ear]
Linus van Pelt: I'm sorry. I will not be able to appear before the School Board. They meet at 8:00, and I go to bed at 7:30.

Connections
Featured in The 25th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1973)

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8/10

Classic Peanuts Special!

'You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown' is pretty good. I definitely think this is one of the best Peanuts specials.

Disgruntled that Sally can't open her locker even with the help of Charlie Brown, it seems someone needs to do something about it! She her needs her "sweet baboo", Linus to run for student body president. Linus is clearly well-liked but can he stay on topic for the election? Watch and you'll be thoroughly pleased with how this turns out!

This special has all the classic Peanuts themes like kids being kids but still having some greater philosophical thinking. The animation is on point, the jokes are timeless, and the music is still amazing! There's even appearance from Joe Cool!

Give it a watch! Its pretty good and probably much better than you might remember as a kid!