Vince Guaraldi

Vince Guaraldi

Born: July 17, 1928
Died: February 6, 1976
in San Francisco, California, USA
Vincent Anthony Guaraldi (né Dellaglio, July 17, 1928 – February 6, 1976) was an American jazz pianist best known for composing music for animated television adaptations of the Peanuts comic strip. His compositions for this series included their signature melody "Linus and Lucy" and the holiday standard "Christmas Time Is Here". He is also known for his performances on piano as a member of Cal Tjader's 1950s ensembles and for his own solo career. His 1962 composition "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" became a radio hit and won a Grammy Award in 1963 for Best Original Jazz Composition. He died of a sudden heart attack on February 6, 1976, at age 47, moments after concluding a nightclub performance in Menlo Park, California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vince Guaraldi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movies for Vince Guaraldi...

It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
Title: It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 30, 2015
Type: Movie
A musical celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Christmas classic. Hosted by Kristen Bell.
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Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
Title: Vince Guaraldi: The Maestro of Menlo Park
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 7, 2009
Type: Movie
A short documentary about Vince Guaraldi, the composer most well known for his work on several 'Peanuts' animated television specials.
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The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Title: The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Character: Self
Released: December 6, 2001
Type: Movie
Now, years later, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Christmas favorite. Hosted by comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, this program includes interviews with some of the actors who brought the Peanuts gang to life, and archive footage of the creator himself, Charles Schulz.
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Title: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Character: Little Birdie Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: November 20, 1973
Type: Movie
Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Charlie Brown's house for a REALLY big turkey party. Good grief! All our hero can cook is cold cereal and maybe toast. Is Charlie Brown doomed? Not when Linus, Snoopy and Woodstock chip in to save the (Thanksgiving) Day. With such good friends, Charlie Brown - and all of us - have so many reasons to be thankful.
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There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
Title: There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
Character: 'Joe Cool' Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: March 11, 1973
Type: Movie
Most of the Peanuts gang is having trouble at school, but none more than Charlie Brown. In fact, he is told that he needs an "A" on a field trip report on an art museum or he will fail his grade. Unfortunately, Peppermint Patty, over-tired by Marcie waking her up at 4:00 in the morning, inadvertently distracts Charlie Brown and his sister from their group and they all mistake a neighbouring supermarket for the Art Museum. Even as they try to understand why all the displays are for sale so cheaply, Patty's weariness and her own ambivalent feelings about Chuck causes her to blurt out some hurtful comments about him. Now, Charlie Brown is going to have to realize his basic mistake in his report, while Marcie and Peppermint Patty search for a way of making amends to the boy they both secretly like in their own way.
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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Title: You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
Character: Joe Cool Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: October 29, 1972
Type: Movie
With the school election looming, Linus is talked into running for school president. With Lucy and Charlie Brown as his campaign manager and Snoopy and Woodstock assisting, he stands a decent chance of victory. Soon however, he makes unrealistic promises and learns the hard way that preaching about the Great Pumpkin can not be considered a sound campaign strategy.
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Title: Peanuts
Character: Little Birdie Singer (voice)
Released: December 9, 1965
Type: TV
The successful comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz, was adapted into animated specials since 1965, most of them released on television.
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Title: Peanuts
Character: Joe Cool Singer (voice)
Released: December 9, 1965
Type: TV
The successful comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz, was adapted into animated specials since 1965, most of them released on television.