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It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

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It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown

1969

0h 24m

7.0(51 votes)

Animation

Comedy

Family

TV Movie

Overview

At camp, the boys find themselves consistently losing games to the girls. But their fortunes may change when Snoopy assumes the role of The Masked Marvel, potentially turning the tide in their favor.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Peter Robbins

Peter Robbins

Charlie Brown

Pamelyn Ferdin

Pamelyn Ferdin

Lucy van Pelt (voice)

Glenn Gilger

Linus van Pelt

Ann Altieri

Ann Altieri

Frieda

David Carey

Shermy

John Daschback

Schroeder

Christopher DeFaria

Christopher DeFaria

Peppermint Patty

Gail DeFaria

Gail DeFaria

Pigpen

Sally Dryer

Shirley / Clara / Sophie

Matthew Liftin

Roy / Kid

Creative team

Directed by: Bill Melendez
Written by: Charles M. Schulz
Produced by: Bill Melendez
Lee Mendelson

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