Sounds Familiar

“Holidays always depress me.” – Charlie Brown, A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING

Wednesday Trivia Question

What was served for Thanksgiving dinner in A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING?

Now that PBS has the Peanuts specials, Charlie Brown and the gang are fair game when it comes to trivia. Hope you got a chance to catch this one on Sunday.

If you haven’t seen it for a while, the premise is that Peppermint Patty invites herself along with Marcie and Franklin over to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving. Of course, “Chuck” is too polite (or wishy washy) to say no, but the Brown family plans are to head over to Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving dinner and now he has to deal with some uninvited (technically, self-invited) guests. Linus comes up with the plan to make a meal for the pals before the fam heads off to Nana’s. So, Linus, Charlie Brown and Snoopy (with a wee bit of help from Woodstock) cook up a non-traditional meal. A VERY non-traditional meal, as it happens.

So what was it? What did Charlie Brown serve to Peppermint Patty, Marcie and Franklin for their impromptu Thanksgiving meal in A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING?

Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Celebrate the legendary Queen of Soul with her greatest hits from television appearances spanning five decades. Tune in for ARETHA FRANKLIN REMEMBERED – Tuesday night at 9:30 on PBS NC.

The Toronto International Film Festival is giving Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) the TIFF Tribute Actor Award.

Wednesday Trivia Question

What musical acts from the original Woodstock have also performed on AUSTIN CITY LIMITS?

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS has been around since the mid-70s and has showcased an incredible array of talents. Over 46 seasons (46!!), performers from the worlds of country, rock, pop and even hip hop have taken the ACL stage. It’s PBS’ premier music showcase and the longest-running music program in television history – the only television show to have been awarded the National Medal of the Arts.

Of the hundreds of musical acts to appear on the celebrated series, two were featured at the original Woodstock in 1969. Two others appeared as members of groups that performed there on Max Yasgur’s Farm 52 years ago. Over 30 acts were showcased during the 3 Days of Peace & Music (in reality, it was four as the festival stretched from Friday into Monday, ending with an incendiary set by the late Jimi Hendrix). Less than a handful have the honor of being on ACL and at Woodstock.

Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Lucy Worsley travels back to the Tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII’s spouses. Uncover THE SECRETS OF THE SIX WIVES – Tuesday night at 8 on the Explorer Channel.

Kenneth Branagh is set to play British PM Boris Johnson in a TV mini-series to air next year. This Sceptred Isle chronicles events in the UK surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Explore the remarkable life story of scientist, industrialist, self-made millionaire, humanitarian and civil rights pioneer Percy Julian. Tune in as NOVA presents FORGOTTEN GENIUS – Wednesday night at 9 on PBS NC.

Check out some images from Benedict Cumberbatch’s new Cold War thriller The Courier. The film releases March 19.

Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

See how the COVID crisis has impacted vulnerable immigrants and undocumented workers. Tune in as FRONTLINE reveals COVID’S HIDDEN TOLL – Tuesday night at 10 on UNC-TV.

Dame Judi Dench (As Time Goes By) is urging supporters to help an endangered zoo.

Enjoy Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s classic musical of two feuding clerks who don’t realize they’re romantic pen pals. Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski and Gavin Creel star in SHE LOVES ME on GREAT PERFORMANCES – Friday at 9pm on UNC-TV.

Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Over a career spanning eight decades, she broke boundaries and possessed creative and economic powers unheard of for a female entertainer of the time. Dive into the life and career of a subversive superstar as AMERICAN MASTERS profiles MAE WEST – Tuesday night at 8 on UNC-TV.

John Cleese (Monty Python) is not happy that the BBC removed a classic episode of FAWLTY TOWERS. [Update: apparently the BBC have caved.]