tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post5159839370656508259..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: THE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC THAT ALMOST WASN'TRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-69296008587545924422015-12-09T21:43:22.022-06:002015-12-09T21:43:22.022-06:00Thank you. I wish you the same.Thank you. I wish you the same.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70146099232063241062015-12-09T08:51:39.851-06:002015-12-09T08:51:39.851-06:00Snoopy was lucky he got him as an owner, but who o...Snoopy was lucky he got him as an owner, but who owns whom is the question!<br /><br />Yes, the Peanuts family is just that ... family, :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-80395428241369144052015-12-09T02:09:34.813-06:002015-12-09T02:09:34.813-06:00What I like about Charlie Brown - is his interacti...What I like about Charlie Brown - is his interactions with the other characters, and his tolerance of Snoopy. . .D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-67824766657871592652015-12-08T20:05:12.615-06:002015-12-08T20:05:12.615-06:00Stephen King says that if he hears HOTEL CALIFORNI...Stephen King says that if he hears HOTEL CALIFORNIA one more time, he will bay at the moon.<br /><br />That is why I like Pandora.com as I can taylor the playlist according to my likes: Enya, Spanish Guitars, Jazz, Celtic tunes, and Epic Soundtracks -- no same old, same old for me. I get to make different "Stations" so that I can switch whenever the mood suits me.<br /><br />Yes, originality is pretty much a dead issue from all the pre=packaged entertainment. :-(Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61505300572674915562015-12-08T18:42:42.696-06:002015-12-08T18:42:42.696-06:00Interesting. I learned a great deal and agree with...Interesting. I learned a great deal and agree with you. One of the reasons so much of our "big concept" movies, books, singers has to do with a committee of people wanting the sure thing. With enough publicity, you do get to thinking you like it too. <br />I enjoy the radio but it is not lost on me that the playlist is pretty much the same songs over and over. I wish Michael Jackson's songs Billie Jean and Beat It would disappear. No disrespect for his work, I am tired of hearing both of those songs every day, several times a day.<br />What we miss with all the packaged programming we get is originality and spirit.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82411981674680939772015-12-08T17:20:50.505-06:002015-12-08T17:20:50.505-06:00I thought it was good that depression was mentione...I thought it was good that depression was mentioned since so many suffer from it during the holidays ... and Charlie's affection for the little tree was validated at the end of the special.<br /><br />Yes, Snoopy & Woodstock just cannot be beat. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-21609191020683836682015-12-08T15:30:02.768-06:002015-12-08T15:30:02.768-06:00Funny that you chose to write about this now - I j...Funny that you chose to write about this now - I just rewatched it with my bf over the weekend. He hated it - kept commenting on how depressing it was. I honestly hadn't noticed, but it does mention depression several times and has elements of bullying, violence, negativity, and overall despair that you won't find in most children's specials.<br /><br />Overall, I still like it because of the nostalgia aspect. I loved it when I was a kid, and I love when the other children finally see the beauty of Charlie's little tree.<br /><br />Of course, Snoopy and Woodstock are highlights too.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-46207449676525012612015-12-08T13:36:08.816-06:002015-12-08T13:36:08.816-06:00Me, too. We must stand for something or else we wi...Me, too. We must stand for something or else we will sink into the mushiness of no values at all. :-(<br /><br />Merriest of Christmases!! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-62964319770009966882015-12-08T13:34:45.021-06:002015-12-08T13:34:45.021-06:00Even back then in 1965. America is so PC that they...Even back then in 1965. America is so PC that they believe wrong is right. I just try to enjoy the freedoms we have while we still possess them!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-62336280283719106692015-12-08T13:15:23.536-06:002015-12-08T13:15:23.536-06:00My favorite part is when Linus reads from the Bibl...My favorite part is when Linus reads from the Bible. Although some executives thought the show should be more funny and have less of a message, Charles Schulz had absolute faith in the special, which won a number of awards. I watched it every year when I was growing up.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8821635127321940392015-12-08T12:32:36.023-06:002015-12-08T12:32:36.023-06:00They didn't want him reading from the Bible ev...They didn't want him reading from the Bible even back then? Wow. I'm still stunned some group hasn't gotten it banned by now. Never mind that Christmas is celebrating the birth of Christ.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-86540254386349021672015-12-08T12:01:52.615-06:002015-12-08T12:01:52.615-06:00I'm honored that my post might have sparked on...I'm honored that my post might have sparked one from you. Thanks.<br /><br />Today we really seem to need a breath of innocence and kind wisdom, right?Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22588824454842848452015-12-08T11:50:33.423-06:002015-12-08T11:50:33.423-06:00Hi Roland - wonderful post with a delightful clip ...Hi Roland - wonderful post with a delightful clip - I haven't seen that before. We had cartoons at Christmas to watch and giggle our hearts over ... I love the old ones still.<br /><br />I do love the 9 Lessons and Carols from King's College, Cambridge - wonderful music and choristers ... I could listen forever!<br /><br />But you've opened my eyes to some information I didn't know ... so a blog post to follow at some stage - hope I can squeeze it in this year.<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com