Peanuts In The Time Of COVID-19

Reading old Peanuts comic strips out loud. Thanks to Fiorello La Guardia, Mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945, for providing the inspiration for this podcast.

Lucy "Gets" Gratitude

Lucy is discouraged by life, but Linus saves the day. Today's comic was from : "We're Right Behind You, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., Copyright - 1964

05-24
05:16

Snoopy Is Brilliant, But Could Still Improve

Lucy Doesn't think that Snoopy is as smart as she thought. Today's comic was from : "It's A Dog's Life, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., Copyright - 1962

05-23
02:33

Lucy Doesn't Like Linus' Signs of Insecurity

Lucy lets Linus knows she doesn't at all care for his thumb sucking and blanket holding.  Linus gives his response. Today's comic was from : "It's A Dog's Life, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., Copyright - 1962

05-22
02:58

Snoopy Reacts to Persian Wisdom

Snoopy has his own take on an ancient Persian text as imparted by Charlie Brown. Today's comic was from : "As You Like It, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., Copyright - 1964

05-21
03:34

Sally Gathers Her Thoughts on "Peter Rabbit."

Sally reveals to Charlie Brown how she intends to report on underlying themes in "Peter Rabbit." Today's comic was from : "As You Like It, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., Copyright - 1964

05-20
03:05

Linus' Thumb Sucking Nauseates Freida

Linus has as solution to Freida's reaction to his thumb sucking. Today's comic was from : "It's A Dog's Life, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., Copyright - 1962

05-19
03:17

Bugs Lack Consciousness

Lucy shares with Charlie Brown the idea that bugs don't have any idea of what is going on.  But neither does Lucy. Today's comic was from : "It's A Dog's Life, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Windston, Inc., Copyright - 1962

05-18
02:28

Freida Scolds Snoopy

Freida criticizes Snoopy, but Charlie Brown defends him -- and comes to regret it. Today's comic was from : "We're Right Behind You, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Windston, Copyright - 1964

05-17
05:47

Schroeder Buys Records To Cheer Himself Up

Schroeder buys classical record albums when he's feeling down.  Lucy seems puzzled. Today's comic was from : "You Can Do It, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Windston, Copyright - 1963

05-16
03:13

Do Dogs Only Think About Eating?

Snoopy defends his eating habits. Today's comic was from : "You Can Do It, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Windston, Copyright - 1963

05-15
02:33

The Inner Lives of Clouds

Linus tries to answer Sally's questions about the lives of clouds. Today's comic was from : "You Can Do It, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Holt, Rinehart and Windston, Copyright - 1963

05-14
02:29

Lucy Asks Charlie Brown For A Sandwich

Lucy asks for a sandwich and Charlie Brown gets pretty upset. Today's comic was from : "More Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Rinehart & Co., Inc. Copyright - 1954

05-12
02:55

Charlie Brown Wants Someone Else To Do The Ask

Why Charlie Brown always have to be the one to ask for someone to play with him? Today's comic was from : "More Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz Published by Rinehart & Co., Inc. Copyright - 1954

05-11
02:39

Lucy Enforces The No-Tree-Climbing Rule

Someone has to get those kids out of the tree and Lucy's the one to do it. Today's comic was from :  "Sunday's Fun Day, Charlie Brown" by Charles M. Schulz Publisher:  Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Copyright, 1965

05-10
04:09

Does Lucy Ever Pray?

Pray that you never ask Lucy the wrong question. Today's comic was from :  "It's A Dog's Life, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Publisher:  Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Copyright, 1962

05-09
02:37

They're Having A Good Time On That Star

Linus tells Charlie Brown how he knows when there's a good time happening on a star. Today's comic was from :  "It's A Dog's Life, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Publisher:  Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Copyright, 1962

05-08
02:27

Linus Wants To Be Rich, Famous and Humble

Linus tells a skeptical Charlie Brown about what he wants to be when he grows up. Today's comic was from :  "You Can Do It, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Publisher:  Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Copyright, 1963 

05-07
02:10

Is Patty Jealous of Frieda and Her Naturally Curly Hair?

Frieda fishes for a compliment and comes up with philosophy. Today's comic was from :  "You Can Do It, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Publisher:  Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Copyright, 1963

05-06
02:04

Lucy and Linus Look At Some Really Old Stars

Linus wonders about finding younger stars. Today's comic was from :  "You Can't Win, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Publisher:  Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Copyright, 1962

05-05
02:37

Who Understands Lucy?

Lucy feels that even crabby people should  be understood. Today's comic was from :  "As you Like It, Charlie Brown - A New Peanuts Book" by Charles M. Schulz Publisher:  Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Copyright, 1964

05-04
02:22

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