Charlie Brown

The comic strip, "Charlie Brown," was first published on October 2, 1950, by Charles Schulz in nine newspapers. To start with it was known as "Li'l Folks" but was later changed to "Charlie Brown." Schulz said that the character of Charlie Brown represents the common person most of us can relate to.

Charlie Brown began with a few friends and his gang evolved. On the last, there were also Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Sally, Franklin, Frieda, Pigpen, Rerun, Violet, Shermy, Peggy Jean, and "The Little Red-Haired Girl." Each one had their own unique personality and way of interacting with Charlie Brown. Some of these characters even had their own spin-offs.

By the 1960's the comic strip had become very popular, and other outlets promoted the characters - television specials, theater productions, a movie, toys, greeting cards, and products with the logos. Popular episodes and themes included Charlie Brown's Christmas, kicking the football, the baseball team, flying kites, the psychiatrist booth, the Great Pumpkin, and Valentine's Day. Charlie Brown made his last appearance in a comic strip on February 13, 2000, the day after Charles Schulz passed away. However, Charlie Brown has become immortal.

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